.. _Copy and Paste Course Components:

Copy and Paste Course Components
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.. tags:: educator, how-to

.. note::

   The copy/paste function can currently be used at the component-level or the
   unit level of the course outline. In other words, it can be used with text
   blocks, video blocks, and problem blocks, as well as course units.

   This page describes how to use copy/paste for components.

   For instructions on unit-level copy/paste, see :doc:`copy_paste_units`

#. Choose a component you would like to copy. This may be a text block, a video block or a problem block.

#. In the “actions” hamburger in the upper right corner of the component block,
   click “Copy to Clipboard”.

   ..  image:: /_images/educator_how_tos/copy_paste_three_dot_menu.png
	 :alt: A screenshot of the actions hamburger expanded to show the "Copy to Clipboard" option

#. A notification will appear in the bottom right-hand side of the screen indicating the copy is complete. It should only take a few seconds.

#. Navigate to the unit where you'd like to paste the component. This may be in the same course or a different course.

#. Click “paste component”.

   ..  image:: /_images/educator_how_tos/copy_paste_paste_component.png
	 :alt: A screenshot of the New Unit page showing the new Paste Component button at the bottom

.. note::

    The copy/paste feature does not support the ability to sync between
    components. Once a component is pasted, it functions as an independent
    entity and any changes made to the new version will not be reflected
    in the original.

.. seealso::
 
 :ref:`About Course Units` (concept)

 :ref:`Manage Course Units` (how-to)

 :ref:`Set Access Restrictions For a Unit` (how-to)

 :ref:`Copy and Paste Course Units <Copy and Paste Course Units>` (how-to)

 :ref:`Hide a Unit from Learners <Hide a Unit from Students>` (how-to)

 :ref:`Manage Course Units` (how-to)

 :ref:`The Unit Workflow` (reference)



**Maintenance chart**

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| Review Date  | Working Group Reviewer        |   Release      |Test situation                  |
+--------------+-------------------------------+----------------+--------------------------------+
| 06/11/2025   | Leira (Curricu.me)            | Sumac          | Pass                           |
+--------------+-------------------------------+----------------+--------------------------------+