Summary
The /undelete feature in Canvas allows instructors to quickly restore deleted course content, such as assignments, pages, or files, without contacting support. This hidden tool provides an easy way to recover accidental deletions and maintain course integrity.
Content
Use the following procedure to quickly recover deleted course content in Canvas using the hidden /undelete feature—no support ticket required!
Step 1: Open Your Course
Log in to Canvas and navigate to the course where the content was deleted.
Step 2: Access the Hidden /undelete Page
In your browser’s address bar, add /undelete to the end of the course URL.
Step 3: View Deleted Items
The page will display a list of recently deleted items such as assignments, pages, quizzes, and modules.
Step 4: Restore Content
Click Restore next to the item you want to recover. The item will return to its original location in the course.
Step 5: Verify Restoration
Navigate back to the relevant section (Assignments, Pages, Modules) to confirm the item is restored.
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Need Additional Help?
On behalf of OIT’s Instructional Design and Technology (IDT) team, we hope this tutorial is useful. If you encounter any difficulties or have questions related to this procedure, please contact our colleagues in OIT’s Support Center to have a help ticket created and assigned to the IDT team. You may contact the Support Center via email (supportcenter@uhcl.edu) or by telephone (281.283.2828). Once we receive your inquiry, a member of the IDT team will contact you as quickly as resources permit.