> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://help.parta.io/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://help.parta.io/project/set-a-project-structure/manage-sections.md).

# Manage Sections

After [creating a Project section](/project/set-a-project-structure/create-a-course-outline.md), manage it according to the assigned [roles / permissions](/workspace/set-a-workspace.md).

## **What Actions are Available for Each Section Type?**

| **Action**                            | **Cover** | **Content page** | **Quiz** | **Chapter** |
| ------------------------------------- | --------- | ---------------- | -------- | ----------- |
| Move                                  | -         | Yes              | Yes      | Yes         |
| Rename                                | Yes       | Yes              | Yes      | Yes         |
| Edit                                  | Yes       | Yes              | Yes      | -           |
| Duplicate                             | -         | Yes              | Yes      | Yes         |
| <p>Copy to another</p><p>project</p>  | -         | Yes              | Yes      | Yes         |
| Delete                                | Yes       | Yes              | Yes      | Yes         |
| Restore                               | Yes       | Yes              | Yes      | Yes         |
| Lock editing                          | Yes       | Yes              | Yes      | Yes         |
| <p>Exclude from</p><p>export</p>      | Yes       | Yes              | Yes      | Yes         |
| Share link                            | Yes       | Yes              | Yes      | -           |
| <p>Additional quiz</p><p>settings</p> | -         | -                | Yes      | -           |

## **Rename a Section**

![](/files/eBqbT0QCtFLvsTE26nq8)

{% stepper %}
{% step %}
[Open a Project](/project/set-projects/manage-a-project.md) and go to the **Contents** tab.
{% endstep %}

{% step %}
Click on the section name to put a cursor in a name field.
{% endstep %}

{% step %}
Type the new name.

The changes will be saved automatically.
{% endstep %}
{% endstepper %}

## **Edit a Section**

![](/files/15DXKAZOrXp7Zh4CEGFV)

{% stepper %}
{% step %}
[Open a Project](/project/set-projects/manage-a-project.md) and go to the **Contents** tab.
{% endstep %}

{% step %}
Click **Edit** next to the section.

An editor window of the specific section will appear.
{% endstep %}
{% endstepper %}

## **Duplicate a Section**

![](/files/QsLaRsPMQ3hxGTBJvEIe)

{% stepper %}
{% step %}
[Open a Project](/project/set-projects/manage-a-project.md) and go to the **Contents** tab.
{% endstep %}

{% step %}
Hover over and click the **Settings** icon next to the section.
{% endstep %}

{% step %}
Select **Duplicate**.

The section copy will appear in the same Chapter / Project below the original section.&#x20;
{% endstep %}
{% endstepper %}

{% hint style="warning" %}
If the copied section contains tasks and / or comments, they will not be copied along with the section.
{% endhint %}

## **Copy a Section to Another Project**

![](/files/KcseEk9kXiUpb4U6KwHl)

{% stepper %}
{% step %}
[Open a Project](/project/set-projects/manage-a-project.md) and go to the **Contents** tab.
{% endstep %}

{% step %}
Hover over and click the **Settings** icon next to the section.
{% endstep %}

{% step %}
Select **Copy to another project**.

A pop-up window will appear.

<figure><img src="/files/x7s7ZKCPY8bjhq9qFmSu" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>
{% endstep %}

{% step %}
Select a Project to insert a copied section.

* If the Project is **out of folders**, click on the Project name directly;
* If the Project is **in the folder**, click on the folder name to open a folder first.

The section copy will appear at the bottom of the selected Project.
{% endstep %}
{% endstepper %}

{% hint style="warning" %}
If the copied section contains tasks and / or comments, they will not be copied along with the section.
{% endhint %}

## **Delete a Section**

![](/files/41II5xFUV5D9e4TxdLQP)

{% stepper %}
{% step %}
[Open a Project](/project/set-projects/manage-a-project.md) and go to the **Contents** tab.
{% endstep %}

{% step %}
Hover over and click the **Settings** icon next to the section.
{% endstep %}

{% step %}
Select **Delete**.
{% endstep %}
{% endstepper %}

{% hint style="success" %}
When deleting a Chapter, all nested sections of the Chapter will also be deleted.
{% endhint %}

{% hint style="success" %}
If the deleted section contains tasks and / or comments, they will be deleted along with the section.![](/files/NB0BOEIWsHioRNQ6rwZx)
{% endhint %}

## **Restore a Section**

![](/files/zWG8w1jYTXZV3MbPl3jC)

{% stepper %}
{% step %}
[Open a Project](/project/set-projects/manage-a-project.md) and go to the **Contents** tab.
{% endstep %}

{% step %}
Click on the basket at the right bottom corner.

A pop-up window will appear.

<figure><img src="/files/Y2LuAJFDpmBCMyXaydiE" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>
{% endstep %}

{% step %}
Select the checkbox next to the section(s).
{% endstep %}

{% step %}
Click the **Restore** button.

The restored section will appear at the bottom of the Project.
{% endstep %}
{% endstepper %}

{% hint style="success" %}
When restoring a Chapter, all nested sections of the Chapter will also be restored.
{% endhint %}

{% hint style="success" %}
If the restored section contains tasks and / or comments, they will be restored along with the section.![](/files/wfJ4nfy82Z9q2BBzrUDg)
{% endhint %}

## **Lock Section Editing**

Make sections non-editable. Locked sections are still available for viewing, but not changing.

{% hint style="success" %}
Non-editable sections are unable to delete / change quiz settings, but available for duplicating / copying to another project. Duplicated / copied sections will be editable.
{% endhint %}

![](/files/6zga3WtX19JW16ZZEcFG)

{% stepper %}
{% step %}
[Open a Project](/project/set-projects/manage-a-project.md) and go to the **Contents** tab.
{% endstep %}

{% step %}
Hover over and click the **Settings** icon next to the section.
{% endstep %}

{% step %}
Select **Section settings**.

A pop-up window will appear.

<figure><img src="/files/a3Shrv5gtvmgj8fynYc9" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>
{% endstep %}

{% step %}
Click **Yes** next to the **Lock editing** setting.

A lock icon will appear next to the section.

The changes will be saved automatically.
{% endstep %}
{% endstepper %}

## **Exclude a Section from Export**

Hide sections that are not relevant to certain users. Excluded materials won't appear in export or preview.

{% hint style="warning" %}
Excluded sections can't be shared.
{% endhint %}

![](/files/pgE5ifmJGdFCvHGoFpDp)

{% stepper %}
{% step %}
[Open a Project](/project/set-projects/manage-a-project.md) and go to the **Contents** tab.
{% endstep %}

{% step %}
Hover over and click the **Settings** icon next to the section.
{% endstep %}

{% step %}
Select **Section settings**.

A pop-up window will appear.

<figure><img src="/files/PSBJkwfXw2LD9YoQWQBL" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>
{% endstep %}

{% step %}
Click **No** next to the **Export** setting.

An unable export icon will appear next to the section.

The changes will be saved automatically.
{% endstep %}
{% endstepper %}

## **Share a Section Link**

Public link allows any user to view the section without registering or logging in Parta.io.

{% hint style="success" %}
Disable access to restrict viewing of already published links.
{% endhint %}

![](/files/O92QPAJFNO9adNxo5MUA)

{% stepper %}
{% step %}
[Open a Project](/project/set-projects/manage-a-project.md) and go to the **Contents** tab.
{% endstep %}

{% step %}
Click the **Share** button.

A pop-up window will appear.
{% endstep %}

{% step %}
Enable **Public link** toggle at the **View - Share course link** section.

<figure><img src="/files/yjqWuXQBdGyiCFFF9JuU" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>
{% endstep %}

{% step %}
Hover over and click the **Settings** icon next to the section.
{% endstep %}

{% step %}
Select **Section settings**.

A pop-up window will appear.

<figure><img src="/files/7xH3coj1DLBBvlKuLtZP" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>
{% endstep %}

{% step %}
Enable **Link access** toggle at the **Share link** section.
{% endstep %}

{% step %}
Copy the generated section link.

A share icon will appear next to the project and section.

The changes will be saved automatically.
{% endstep %}
{% endstepper %}

## **Customize Additional Quiz Settings**

Additional settings are available for the **Quiz** section:

![](/files/9GSy4Maz1WuMdlPXsCHz)

{% stepper %}
{% step %}
[Open a Project](/project/set-projects/manage-a-project.md) and go to the **Contents** tab.
{% endstep %}

{% step %}
Click the **Quiz settings** icon next to the Quiz section.

A pop-up window will appear.
{% endstep %}

{% step %}
Set [**Quiz settings**](/project/set-sections/set-a-quiz/manage-a-quiz.md#edit-additional-quiz-settings) of a specific Quiz.
{% endstep %}
{% endstepper %}

The changes will be saved automatically.

## **Perform Bulk Actions**

[Lock editing](#lock-section-editing), [exclude from export](#exclude-a-section-from-export), [duplicate](#duplicate-a-section), [copy to another Project](#copy-a-section-to-another-project) or [delete](#delete-a-section) multiple sections at once.

![](/files/tXKs1kzri7nQU2AiISZX)

{% stepper %}
{% step %}
[Open a Project](/project/set-projects/manage-a-project.md) and go to the **Contents** tab.
{% endstep %}

{% step %}
Select multiple sections:

* To select sections **within the Project / same Chapter**, press and hold **Shift** key and click on the sections;
* To select sections **of a Project or / and any Chapter**, press and hold **Ctrl** (or **Cmd** on Apple devices) and click on the sections;
* To select sections **grouped by a Chapter**, select the Chapter containing these nested sections.

A pop-up window will appear.
{% endstep %}

{% step %}
Select the required action from the action menu.

Actions for multiple sections work the same as actions for a single section.
{% endstep %}
{% endstepper %}

![](/files/0SNe1mdv7l50gh82NX8N)
