In a Canvas gradebook, different colors are used to provide a quick visual cue about the status of a student's submission for an assignment or quiz. These colors help instructors quickly identify assignments that are late, missing, resubmitted, or have dropped grades.
Understanding Canvas Gradebook Status Indicators
The colors displayed in the cells of the Canvas gradebook indicate specific submission statuses. This feature provides instructors with an at-a-glance overview of potential issues or actions required for grading.
Based on the default settings, here is a breakdown of what each color signifies:
| Color | Status | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Blue | Late submission [1] | The student submitted the assignment after the due date. |
| Red | Missing submission [2] | The student did not submit the assignment by the due date. |
| Green | Resubmitted assignment or quiz [3] | The student submitted a new version of an assignment or retook a quiz. |
| Orange | Dropped grade [4] | The grade for this assignment has been dropped from the final calculation. |
These colors are a standard feature designed to streamline the grading workflow within the Canvas learning management system. They provide essential information directly within the gradebook interface, allowing instructors to prioritize their grading tasks and follow up on student submissions effectively.
