.. _Modify Settings for Objects in the Course Outline:

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Modify Settings for Objects in the Course Outline
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.. tags:: educator, how-to

You modify settings for sections, subsections, and units in the course outline.
Specifically, you can complete the following tasks.

* :ref:`Set a Section Release Date`
* :ref:`Hide a Section from Students`
* :ref:`Set a Subsection Release Date`
* :ref:`Set the Assignment Type and Due Date for a Subsection`
* :ref:`Hide a Subsection from Students`
* :ref:`Hide a Unit from Students`

To modify settings for a section, subsection, or unit, select the **Configure**
option within the kebab menu for a section, a subsection, and two units.

.. image:: /_images/educator_how_tos/settings-icons.png
 :alt: Configure icons in the course outline.

For more information, see the links above.

.. seealso::

  :ref:`Guide to Course Content Development` (reference)

  :ref:`Create a New Course` (how-to)

  :ref:`About the Course Outline` (concept)

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

  :ref:`Publish Content from the Course Outline` (how-to)

  :ref:`About Course Sections` (concept)

  :ref:`About Course Subsections` (concept)

  :ref:`About Course Units` (concept)

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

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

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

  :ref:`View as Learner` (how-to)


**Maintenance chart**

+--------------+-------------------------------+----------------+--------------------------------------------------------------+
| Review Date  | Working Group Reviewer        |   Release      |Test situation                                                |
+--------------+-------------------------------+----------------+--------------------------------------------------------------+
| 03/19/2025   | John (Curricu.me)             | Sumac          | Pass                                                         |
+--------------+-------------------------------+----------------+--------------------------------------------------------------+
| 03/07/2025   | Leira (Curricu.ne)            | Sumac          | Fail (https://github.com/openedx/docs.openedx.org/issues/867)|
+--------------+-------------------------------+----------------+--------------------------------------------------------------+