How do I close a discussion for comments in a group as a student? As a student in a  group , you can close a discussion for comments if it meets the following conditions: You are the creator of the discussion. There are no replies to the discussion. After a discussion is closed, no replies are allowed. Note:  Once a discussion is closed for comments, only instructors can re-open it. Embed this Video Open Discussions In Group Navigation, click the  Discussions  link. View Discussions The group Discussions Index page is very similar to the course Discussions Index page. It displays a link to the discussion [1] and indicates whether the user is subscribed [2]. A green discussion icon indicates a subscription to the discussion. Close for Comments Click the  Options  icon [1] and select the  Close for comments  link [2]. View Discussion The discussion is listed on the Discussions Index page in the  Closed for Comments  section. Content retrieved from https://community.canvaslms.com/t5/Student-Guide/How-do-I-close-a-discussion-for-comments-in-a-group-as-a-student/ta-p/376