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Introduction
This article explains how to arrange and resize columns in the Gradebook within Canvas for Faculty members.
Use this guide if you want to:
- Reorganize Gradebook columns for better visibility
- Sort assignments by specific criteria (e.g., due date, points)
- Adjust column widths for easier grading
Before proceeding, ensure that:
- You have instructor access to a Canvas course
- Assignments are already created in your course
Solution Steps
Access the Gradebook
- Open your Canvas course
- Click Grades in the Course Navigation Menu
Use Preset Column Arrangements
- Click the View menu
- Hover over Arrange By
- Select one of the available options:
- Assignment Name
- Due Date
- Points
- Module
Note: The default order reflects the arrangement made on the Assignments page
Manually Arrange Columns
- Click and hold the column header
- Drag the column to the desired location
- Release to place it
Important Notes:
- Manual arrangement will remain until changed
- New assignments will appear at the end of the Gradebook
To reorder new assignments:
- Drag them manually, or
- Reapply a preset arrangement from the View menu
Resize Columns
- Hover your cursor over the edge of a column header
- When the resize (crosshairs) icon appears, click and drag
- Adjust the column to your preferred width
- The selected width will remain until adjusted again
Common Issues & Troubleshooting
New assignments appear at the end
- This occurs after manual column arrangement
- Reorder manually or reset using Arrange By
Columns not displaying properly
- Resize columns for better visibility
- Adjust browser zoom if needed
Cannot rearrange columns
- Ensure you are clicking and dragging the column header
Additional Resources / Related Articles
Contact / Escalation Information
For Canvas-related support, contact Kean IT Help Desk: https://helpdesk.kean.edu/support/catalog/items/47