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About this article

This article demonstrates how to move and reorder modules and topics in a table of contents (TOC) in a Desire2Learn (D2L) course. It is intended for instructors.

What's the root?

D2L and this article use the term, root, when describing how modules and sub-modules can be moved in a TOC. Root refers to the top level of the TOC, above which there are no parent modules.

What's moving?

Moving refers to removing a module, sub-module, or topic from its current position in a TOC and placing it in another position. This can be done in one of two ways:

Drag-and-drop

D2L allows instructors to move modules, sub-modules, and topics by dragging and dropping them (watch the video demonstration)

Using the Actions menu

Instructors can also use the following functions on the Actions menu:

Fig 1. Open the Actions menu to move a module

Fig 2. Open the Actions menu to move a topic

Move Up/Down - This function moves a topic or sub-module up/down one position in the content outline within its parent module. It also moves modules on the root up/down one position.
Move To - This function allows an instructor to select a parent module to which to move a sub-module or topic.
Send to root - This function moves a sub-module out of its parent module to the root.

Instructions for using the Actions menu

For all instructions below, first navigate to a D2L course and select Content from the Materials menu. This will take you to the D2L Content Tool. From the sidebar region, select a module.

Moving a module up or down

Select the Actions arrow for the module to display the menu (Figure 1).
Select Move Up or Move Down to move the module one position in the TOC.
Repeat the process to continue to move the module more than one position.

Moving a module to another parent module

Select the Actions arrow for the module to display the menu (Figure 1).
Select Move To. This will bring up the Move To window.
Select the parent module to which you want to move the current module.
Select the Move button.

Moving a sub-module to the root

Select the Actions arrow for the module to display the menu (Figure 1).
Select Send to root. The module will be placed on the root, just above the current module.

Moving a topic up or down

Select the Actions arrow for the topic to display the menu (Figure 2).
Select Move Up or Move Down to move the topic one position in the TOC.
Repeat the process to continue to move the topic more than one position.

Moving a topic to another parent module

Select the Actions arrow for the topic to display the menu (Figure 2).
Select Move To. This will bring up the Move To window.
Select the parent module to which you want to move the current topic.
Select the Move button.

Additional Information

The move options displayed in the Actions menu are dependent on the current position of the module or topic. For example, if the topic is already in the first position, Move Up will not be listed as an option.
Topics cannot have sub-topics. Topics also can't be on the root. They must always reside in a parent module.
Take care when dragging and dropping modules to the root. It's easy to mistakenly make them sub-modules. If this happens, it may seem like the module disappeared. Just look inside other modules to find it and try again.

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 ==What's the root?==
 D2L and this article use the term, '''root''', when describing how modules and sub-modules can be moved in a TOC. Root refers to the top level of the TOC, above which there are no parent modules.
+==What's moving?==
+Moving refers to removing a module, sub-module, or topic from its current position in a TOC and placing it in another position. This can be done in one of two ways:
+===Drag-and-drop===
+D2L allows instructors to move modules, sub-modules, and topics by dragging and dropping them (watch the video demonstration)
-==What's moving?==
+===Using the Actions menu===
-Moving refers to removing a module, sub-module, or topic from its current position in a TOC and placing it in another position. D2L allows instructors to move modules, sub-modules, and topics by dragging and dropping them (see YouTube video) or by using the following functions:
+Instructors can also use the following functions on the Actions menu:
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-*'''Move Up/Down''' - This function moves a topic or sub-module up/down one position in the content outline within their parent modules. It also moves modules on the root up/down one position.
+[[File:D2L10-3 content move.jpg|right|frame|Fig 1. Open the Actions menu to move a module]]
+[[File:D2L10-3 content move topics.jpg|frame|Fig 2. Open the Actions menu to move a topic]]
+*'''Move Up/Down''' - This function moves a topic or sub-module up/down one position in the content outline within its parent module. It also moves modules on the root up/down one position.
 *'''Move To''' - This function allows an instructor to select a parent module to which to move a sub-module or topic.
-*'''Send to root''' - This function moves a sub-module to the root.
+*'''Send to root''' - This function moves a sub-module out of its parent module to the root.
-==Instructions==
+==Instructions for using the Actions menu==
-For all instructions below, first navigate to a D2L course and select '''Content''' from the '''Materials''' menu. This will take you to the D2L Content Tool. Then, from the sidebar region, select the module you want to move.
+For all instructions below, first navigate to a D2L course and select '''Content''' from the '''Materials''' menu. This will take you to the D2L Content Tool. From the sidebar region, select a module.
-===Moving modules up or down===
+===Moving a module up or down===
 #Select the '''Actions''' arrow for the module to display the menu (Figure 1).
 #Select '''Move Up''' or '''Move Down''' to move the module one position in the TOC.
 #Repeat the process to continue to move the module more than one position.
-===Moving modules to another module as a sub-module===
+===Moving a module to another parent module===
+#Select the '''Actions''' arrow for the module to display the menu (Figure 1).
-==Reordering==
+#Select '''Move To'''. This will bring up the Move To window.
-#Open up a D2L course, select the '''Materials''' menu, and select '''Content'''. This will take you to the Manage Content tab of the Content tool.
+#Select the parent module to which you want to move the current module.
-#Select the the '''More Actions''' drop down menu and select '''Reorder''' (Figure 3). This will take you to the Reorder screen. You may have to select the expand + button the the left of module names to display the child items. You can also select the ''Expand all'' link to expand all of them at once (Figure 4).
+#Select the '''Move''' button.
-#Adjust the numbers in the sort order using the drop down arrows next to each number to reorder sub-modules and topics within a parent module and/or to reorder parent modules.
+===Moving a sub-module to the root===
-#Select the Save button to accept the changes.
+#Select the '''Actions''' arrow for the module to display the menu (Figure 1).
+#Select '''Send to root'''. The module will be placed on the root, just above the current module.
+===Moving a topic up or down===
+#Select the '''Actions''' arrow for the topic to display the menu (Figure 2).
+#Select '''Move Up''' or '''Move Down''' to move the topic one position in the TOC.
+#Repeat the process to continue to move the topic more than one position.
+===Moving a topic to another parent module===
+#Select the '''Actions''' arrow for the topic to display the menu (Figure 2).
+#Select '''Move To'''. This will bring up the Move To window.
+#Select the parent module to which you want to move the current topic.
+#Select the '''Move''' button.
 ==Additional Information==
-*If you are trying to move something to a module that doesn't exist yet, you can either go back and create the module or you can use the ''add module'' link on the Move Selected Items screen (Figure 2).
+*The move options displayed in the Actions menu are dependent on the current position of the module or topic. For example, if the topic is already in the first position, '''Move Up''' will not be listed as an option.
-*You can also select Reorder from the Actions drop down menu to the right of each module name in the TOC. This will allow you to focus on reordering the items within that specific parent module.
+*Topics cannot have sub-topics. Topics also can't be on the root. They must always reside in a parent module.
+*Take care when dragging and dropping modules to the root. It's easy to mistakenly make them sub-modules. If this happens, it may seem like the module disappeared. Just look inside other modules to find it and try again.
-==Pro Tips==
-*Don't try to reorder everything all at once, especially if you have a complex TOC. Make one change and save it, make another change and save it, etc.
-[[File:D2L10-1 content move.jpg|right|frame|Fig 1. Move the module up, down, or to another module]]
-[[File:D2l content move parent.jpg|frame|Fig 2. Select a new parent module]]
-[[File:D2l content reorder.jpg|frame|Fig 3. Select reorder from the More Actions menu]]
-[[File:D2l content reorder sort.jpg|frame|Fig 4. Adjust the sort order numbers]]
 ==Related Articles==
 *[[Content in D2L]]
 *[[Adding a content module to a D2L course]]
 *[[Adding a content topic to a D2L course]]
-*[[Short titles in D2L]]
+*[[Editing D2L content topics]]
-*[[Enumeration_in_D2L|Enumeration in a D2L table of contents]]
+*[[Deleting D2L content modules and topics]]
+*[[Copying D2L courses]]
 *[[Restricting_content_access_in_D2L|Restricting D2L content access]]
 *Learning objectives in D2L (coming soon)
-[[Category: Content]][[Category: D2L]][[Category:D2L Content Tool]][[Category:Faculty]]
+[[Category: Content]][[Category: D2L]][[Category:D2L Content Tool]][[Category:Faculty]][[Category:Content Organization]]