Difference between revisions of "Create a Moderated Forum"
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| + | #Navigate to the '''Forums''' tool. | ||
| + | #Either click on '''New Forum''' or '''New Topic''' or click on '''Forum Settings''' or '''Topic Settings''' to modify an existing forum. | ||
| + | #Under the "Topic Posting" heading, check the box next to '''Moderate Topic'''. | ||
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| + | ==How to Moderate Messages== | ||
To moderate messages in Forums: | To moderate messages in Forums: | ||
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#At the top, click '''Pending Messages'''. The number in the parentheses is the number of messages awaiting your attention. | #At the top, click '''Pending Messages'''. The number in the parentheses is the number of messages awaiting your attention. | ||
#Check the box next to the message you'd like to moderate, and click '''Deny''' or '''Approve'''. You'll be returned to the Pending Messages page to continue moderation.<br />'''Note''': You cannot add a comment from the Pending Messages page if you deny a message. To include a comment, click the subject of the message before denying the message. You'll then have the opportunity to add a comment. If you are expecting attachments and need to read before you approve or deny the message, open the message to read before doing so. | #Check the box next to the message you'd like to moderate, and click '''Deny''' or '''Approve'''. You'll be returned to the Pending Messages page to continue moderation.<br />'''Note''': You cannot add a comment from the Pending Messages page if you deny a message. To include a comment, click the subject of the message before denying the message. You'll then have the opportunity to add a comment. If you are expecting attachments and need to read before you approve or deny the message, open the message to read before doing so. | ||
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| + | Note: Students will not be able to see messages until you've approved them. | ||
Revision as of 16:51, 2 August 2018
To create a moderated forum or topic:
- Navigate to the Forums tool.
- Either click on New Forum or New Topic or click on Forum Settings or Topic Settings to modify an existing forum.
- Under the "Topic Posting" heading, check the box next to Moderate Topic.
How to Moderate Messages
To moderate messages in Forums:
- In your site's menubar, click Forums.
- At the top, click Pending Messages. The number in the parentheses is the number of messages awaiting your attention.
- Check the box next to the message you'd like to moderate, and click Deny or Approve. You'll be returned to the Pending Messages page to continue moderation.
Note: You cannot add a comment from the Pending Messages page if you deny a message. To include a comment, click the subject of the message before denying the message. You'll then have the opportunity to add a comment. If you are expecting attachments and need to read before you approve or deny the message, open the message to read before doing so.
Note: Students will not be able to see messages until you've approved them.
