Why can’t I delete a D2L checklist?

If a Checklist is locked from deletion, it is likely linked to the Calendar tool. These are steps you can take to remove the link to the Calendar, therefore unlocking the Checklist so it can be deleted:

  1. Navigate to the Checklist area of your course.
  2. Locate the Checklist you would like to delete, and click on the arrow the right of the Chrcklist’s name. Choose Edit.
  3. You will see the individual Checklist items listed.
  4. Click on the name of one of the items in order to open the Edit window.
  5. At the bottom of the window, you will see that Due Date is not selected, but Display in Calendar is.
  6. Select the Due Date option.
  7. De-select the Display in Calendar option
  8. De-select the Due Date option.
  9. Click Save at the bottom of the page.

You will now be able to delete the Checklist.