Yes, if you are referring to reverting a Canvas page to a previous version, page editors can roll back the page content to a prior state.
Here's a breakdown of how it works:
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Page History: Canvas tracks all changes made to a page. This history includes the date, time, and author of each edit.
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Reverting Changes: If you make a mistake or want to restore an older version of a page, you can access the page history and revert the page back to that version.
How to Revert a Canvas Page (Steps):
- Navigate to the Page: Open the specific Canvas page you want to revert.
- Access Page History: Look for an option (often a menu or button) that allows you to view the page history.
- Select a Previous Version: The page history will display a list of previous versions of the page. Choose the version you want to restore.
- "Restore this revision": Select the option that will revert the page to the indicated version.
Important Considerations:
- Permissions: Only users with editing permissions for the page (instructors, designers, etc.) will be able to view and revert changes. Students usually cannot revert changes on course pages.
- Content Overwrite: Reverting to a previous version will overwrite the current content of the page. Be sure you have selected the correct revision before confirming.
- Backup (Optional): Before making significant changes to a Canvas page, especially if others are collaborating, consider copying the content to a separate document as a backup.
