In a recent Canvas update, instructors are given the option in Modules, ton bulk publish all modules or individual modules. Instructors also now have the option to publish all modules and items, publish all modules only, or unpublish all modules and items. Additionally, the publish icon on individual modules has been updated to include a Module status menu. This menu includes the options to publish module and all items, publish module only or unpublish module and all items for individual modules.

depiction of the publish and unpublish options available in Canvas Modules