Introduction
The Custom Sections format allows instructors to organize course content into uniquely styled sections that can follow a thematic, project-based, or competency-driven structure. Each section may include resources, assignments, and activities grouped according to the instructor’s chosen logic.
Instructors can:
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Rename section titles to match their preferred structure (e.g., Module 1, Project A, Unit: Competencies).
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Hide entire sections or individual activities. When hidden, section titles remain visible, but contents are not accessible to students.
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Control the number of sections and how they display on the course page.
Students can click a section title to expand and view its materials if available.
Configuring the Custom Sections Format
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Click Settings.
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Scroll to and expand the Course format section.
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In the Format drop-down menu, select Custom sections.
Display Options: "Show one section per page"
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When enabled, the course home page shows a list of section names with any summaries. Students can click a section name to view its contents.
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Once inside a section, only that section is shown. Students can navigate using the Next ▶︎ and ◀︎ Previous section links, or via the Course index sidebar.
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If editing is enabled, instructors will still see all content across all sections on the main page.
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Scroll down and click Save and display (or any Save button).
Renaming Sections
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Toggle Edit mode in the upper-right corner of your course page.
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Next to the section title, click the pencil (✏️) icon.
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Type in the new section name and press Enter on your keyboard to save.
Reference
Below is an example image of a course using Custom Sections format:
Questions?
Submit a Moodle Support ticket.
Acknowledgement
Created by Carly Born, Fri 7/30/21. Last modified by Sam Johnson-Lacoss '24, Mon 9/12/22. Updated by Seth Bonney ’27, Aug. 2025.