You can save the view of your Canvas Modules page, which lists all modules and their items, as a PDF file using your web browser's print function.
This method saves the structure and titles visible on the Modules page. It typically does not save the full content of individual items within the modules (like the text on a Page or the details of an Assignment), but rather the links and titles as displayed.
Step-by-Step Guide to Saving the Modules Page as PDF (Using Chrome)
Follow these simple steps to generate a PDF of your Canvas Modules page:
- Navigate to the Modules Page: Go to the Modules section within your Canvas course.
- Expand All Modules: Ensure all modules are fully expanded. This step is crucial as the print function will only capture what is visible on the page. Look for an "Expand All" button at the top, or manually click on each module title to expand it.
- Initiate Print Function: Right-click anywhere on the Modules page.
- Select 'Print': From the menu that appears, click on 'Print'. This will open your browser's print preview window.
- Choose PDF Destination: In the Print Preview window, look for the 'Destination' setting. Change this setting to 'Save as PDF'.
- Save the File: Click the 'Save' button. You will be prompted to choose a location on your computer to save the PDF file.
Important Considerations:
- This process saves the view of the Modules page as a static document.
- The look of the PDF may vary slightly depending on your browser and settings.
- If you need to save the content of specific items within a module (like a rich text page or assignment instructions), you will typically need to open each item individually and save or print it to PDF separately. Canvas does not have a built-in feature to automatically bundle all content from a module into a single PDF.
