If your instructor allows, you can edit and delete your own discussion posts. If the edit or delete option does not display, your instructor has restricted this setting in your course.
Note: This setting does not affect discussions in course groups.
Open Discussions
In Course Navigation, click the Discussions link.
Open Discussion
Click a discussion title.
Edit Discussion Reply
Locate the reply you want to edit and click the Options icon [1]. Then select the Edit option [2].
Save Edits
Edit the discussion reply in the Rich Content Editor [1]. To post your edits, click the Save button [2].
Delete Reply
To delete your reply to a discussion topic, click the reply Options icon [1], then select the Delete option [2].
Confirm Delete
Click the OK button.
Verify Delete
If you delete a discussion reply with other course user replies attached, Canvas shows a Deleted by notification. The notification includes your name. This entry cannot be removed.
Note: Course instructors can see that you deleted your replies in the discussion.
View Restricted Options
If your instructor has restricted the option to edit or delete your discussion replies, the options do not display in the Options menu.