Overview

This article provides step-by-step instructions on how to move posts to a different topic or move entire topics to a different category within a discussion forum. This helps maintain the structure and relevance of discussions by keeping topics organized and focused.

 

Information

Below is a guide on how to move posts and topics within a forum to ensure discussions remain on-topic and well-organized.

• Move posts to a different Topic
• Move Topics to a different Category

 

Move posts to a different Topic

Topics, especially longer ones have a tendency to veer off-topic. When this happens, you can select posts to move to a new topic or an existing topic on the subject. This helps keep each topic organized and "on-topic".

To do this, you can first head over to the Category that contains the post(s) that you would like to move.

1. Click on the Settings (wrench icon) above the Timeline > Select Posts
2. Select all the posts that you would like to move. Click " Select +below " to Select a post and all the posts below that.
3. Once selected, on the right-hand side of the screen, you will have the option to move it to a New Topic or to move to an existing Topic
4. Selecting Move to New Topic will prompt you to create a new topic name and select the Category:

   

5. Selecting Move to the existing topic will give you the option to search for the topic to move it to:
   

   

 

Move Topics to a different Category

To move Topic Threads to a different Category, you can go to the Topic > Click on the Pencil Icon > Select a different Category > Hit the Checkmark when you're done:

Please note that only Administrators can move topics to another category. Advocates and Authors/Custom Roles can only move the categories for Topics that they've created.

 

FAQ

Who can move posts to a different topic?

Any user with the appropriate permissions, such as moderators or administrators, can move posts to a different topic to maintain the structure of the discussion.

Can I move multiple posts at once?

Yes, you can select multiple posts to move by using the "Select +below" option, which selects a post and all the posts below it.

What should I do if I accidentally move a post to the wrong topic?

If you move a post to the wrong topic, you can follow the same steps to move it to the correct topic or contact an administrator for assistance.