# Edit Membership Courses with the New Course Editor

> The new Memberships course editor gives you a larger, more focused workspace to build and manage courses. It opens a big editing window, keeps your full…

- Source: https://docs.ghlcustomercare.com/docs/getting-started-w-ghl-customer-care/commerce/edit-membership-courses-with-the-new-course-editor
- Section: Getting Started w/ GHL Customer Care / Commerce
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- Modified on Wed, 8 Apr at 8:07 AM

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The new Memberships course editor gives you a larger, more focused workspace to build and manage courses. It opens a big editing window, keeps your full course structure visible, and reduces the need to switch between screens.

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**TABLE OF CONTENTS**

-   [What is Edit Membership Courses with the New Course Editor](#what-is-edit-membership-courses-with-the-new-course-editor)[](#key-benefits-of-edit-membership-courses-with-the-new-course-editor)
-   [Key benefits of Edit Membership Courses with the New Course Editor](#key-benefits-of-edit-membership-courses-with-the-new-course-editor)[](#how-to-edit-membership-courses-with-the-new-course-editor)
-   [How to Edit Membership Courses with the New Course Editor](#how-to-edit-membership-courses-with-the-new-course-editor)[](#step-1-open-the-course-editor)
-   [Step 1) Open the course editor](#step-1-open-the-course-editor)[](#step-2-understand-the-layout)
-   [Step 2) Understand the layout](#step-2-understand-the-layout)
-   [Step 3) Reorder your course content (drag and drop)](#step-3-reorder-your-course-content-drag-and-drop)[](#step-4-collapse-and-expand-sections)
-   [Step 4) Collapse and expand sections](#step-4-collapse-and-expand-sections)[](#step-5-use-status-indicators-and-quick-actions)
-   [Step 5) Use status indicators and quick actions](#step-5-use-status-indicators-and-quick-actions)[](#frequently-asked-questions)
-   [Frequently Asked Questions](#frequently-asked-questions)[](#relevant-articles)
-   [Relevant articles](#relevant-articles)

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# **What is Edit Membership Courses with the New Course Editor**

**Edit Membership Courses with the New Course Editor** is the updated course editing experience in Memberships. It uses:

-   A **large editor window** that takes up most of your screen.
-   A **left-side course map** that shows your full course structure.
-   **Breadcrumbs** at the top so you always know where you are in the course.

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## **Key benefits of Edit Membership Courses with the New Course Editor**  

-   **Fewer Distractions:** The editor blocks out other UI so you can focus on content.
-   **Faster Navigation:** Jump to any lesson or quiz from the course map.
-   **Better Organization:** Keep your course overview visible while editing individual items.
-   **Clear Location Awareness:** Breadcrumbs show your current position in the course.
-   **Quick Structure Changes:** Reorder content with **drag and drop** and collapse/expand sections.

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## **How to Edit Membership Courses with the New Course Editor**

#### **Step 1) Open the course editor**  

1.  Go to **Memberships** and open **Courses**.
2.  Select the course you want to edit.
3.  Open the editor (the editor should launch in a large workspace).

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![Step 2) Understand the layout (image 1 of 4)](https://s3.amazonaws.com/cdn.freshdesk.com/data/helpdesk/attachments/production/155068699782/original/E_ubaMX17qHW2H1cUP2C6KE5f79tMGTzLg.png)

**Step 2) Understand the layout (image 1 of 4)**

This screenshot appears in the "Step 2) Understand the layout" section of "Edit Membership Courses with the New Course Editor". The text alongside this image reads: Go to Memberships and open Courses. Select the course you want to edit. Open the editor (the editor should launch in a large workspace). Immediately after, the guide continues: When the editor opens, you should see.
- Where to go: Go to Memberships and open Courses. Select the course you want to edit. Open the editor (the editor should launch in a large workspace).
- Next: When the editor opens, you should see:

Full procedure:

1. Left panel (Course Map): Your course structure, similar to a table of contents.
2. Main editor area: The selected item opens here for editing.

**Step 2) Understand the layout**

When the editor opens, you should see:

-   **Left panel (Course Map):** Your course structure, similar to a table of contents.
-   **Main editor area:** The selected item opens here for editing.

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![Step 3) Reorder your course content (drag and drop) (image 2 of 4)](https://s3.amazonaws.com/cdn.freshdesk.com/data/helpdesk/attachments/production/155068700364/original/gtZxGX6eIWccICy2hdUZHFg2Uq9rk_ImpA.png)

**Step 3) Reorder your course content (drag and drop) (image 2 of 4)**

This screenshot appears in the "Step 3) Reorder your course content (drag and drop)" section of "Edit Membership Courses with the New Course Editor". The text alongside this image reads: Left panel (Course Map): Your course structure, similar to a table of contents. Main editor area: The selected item opens here for editing. Immediately after, the guide continues: In the course map, click and drag an item to a new position. Drop it where you want it in the structure.
- What this covers: Left panel (Course Map): Your course structure, similar to a table of contents. Main editor area: The selected item opens here for editing.
- Controls: course map
- Next: In the course map, click and drag an item to a new position. Drop it where you want it in the structure.

Full procedure:

1. In the course map, click and drag an item to a new position.
2. Drop it where you want it in the structure.

**Step 3) Reorder your course content (drag and drop)**  

1.  In the **course map**, click and drag an item to a new position.
2.  Drop it where you want it in the structure.

#### **Step 4) Collapse and expand sections**

-   Collapse modules or sub-sections to focus on one area.
-   Expand them again when you need the full view.

![Step 4) Collapse and expand sections (image 3 of 4)](https://s3.amazonaws.com/cdn.freshdesk.com/data/helpdesk/attachments/production/155068700685/original/b38UskLFsBEejjWMn0UQfafRhwwg1wIbKg.gif)

**Step 4) Collapse and expand sections (image 3 of 4)**

This animation appears in the "Step 4) Collapse and expand sections" section of "Edit Membership Courses with the New Course Editor". The text alongside this image reads: Collapse modules or sub-sections to focus on one area. Expand them again when you need the full view. Immediately after, the guide continues: The course map can show content status (for example, published/draft/locked) and provides quick actions (for example, edit, delete, and change visibility).
- What this covers: Collapse modules or sub-sections to focus on one area. Expand them again when you need the full view.
- Next: The course map can show content status (for example, published/draft/locked) and provides quick actions (for example, edit, delete, and change visibility).

#### **Step 5) Use status indicators and quick actions**

The course map can show content status (for example, published/draft/locked) and provides quick actions (for example, edit, delete, and change visibility).

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![Step 5) Use status indicators and quick actions (image 4 of 4)](https://s3.amazonaws.com/cdn.freshdesk.com/data/helpdesk/attachments/production/155068700774/original/tyEz_cpTDUZB8dJ_xKhi7SGhEZiC2dxeew.png)

**Step 5) Use status indicators and quick actions (image 4 of 4)**

This screenshot appears in the "Step 5) Use status indicators and quick actions" section of "Edit Membership Courses with the New Course Editor". The text alongside this image reads: The course map can show content status (for example, published/draft/locked) and provides quick actions (for example, edit, delete, and change visibility). Immediately after, the guide continues: Q. Does the editor replace the old multi-page editing flow?
- What this covers: The course map can show content status (for example, published/draft/locked) and provides quick actions (for example, edit, delete, and change visibility).
- Next: Q. Does the editor replace the old multi-page editing flow?

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## **Frequently Asked Questions  
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**Q. Does the editor replace the old multi-page editing flow?**

The new experience is designed to reduce switching between different pages by keeping the course map and editor visible together.

**Q. Can I jump between steps while creating a course?**

The updated course creation flow supports a progress indicator with clickable steps and flexible navigation (go back, skip steps, or jump to completed steps).

**Q. Can I reorder modules and lessons?**

Yes. The course map supports drag-and-drop reordering.

**Q. What does “locked” mean in the course map?**

The course map may show “locked” content as a status.

**Q. Will I see performance improvements?**

The release notes state major page and editor interactions are significantly faster due to improved loading, caching, and state handling.

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## **Relevant articles**

-   [Getting started: Create and launch a membership course](https://docs.ghlcustomercare.com/docs/getting-started-w-ghl-customer-care/commerce/getting-started-launch-a-course)
-   [Create an offer for a membership course (Free, One-time, Subscription)](https://docs.ghlcustomercare.com/docs/memberships-and-communities/membership-courses-sites/how-to-create-a-product-and-attach-it-to-a-membership-course-offer)
-   [Manage course structure (modules, lessons, quizzes)](https://docs.ghlcustomercare.com/docs/getting-started-w-ghl-customer-care/commerce/edit-membership-courses-with-the-new-course-editor)
-   [Import media into lessons from Media Storage](https://docs.ghlcustomercare.com/docs/memberships-and-communities/membership-courses-sites/courses-import-from-media-storage)
-   [Membership products and offers overview](https://docs.ghlcustomercare.com/docs/gokollab/gokollab/manage-your-communities-and-courses-with-gokollab-studio)

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