There are three types of columns in a grade center:

  • Columns automatically created from gradable activities such as tests, assignments, discussions, etc.
  • Columns created manually
  • Calculated columns such as weighted totals


Deleting Auto-Created Columns

The only way to delete auto-created grade columns is to first delete the gradable items in your course. For some, if no student submissions exist when you delete the item, the Grade Center column is deleted automatically or you are allowed to decide whether to delete the column.

The Delete Confirmation box


Deleting Manually Created & Calculated Columns

  1. Click on Grade Centerunder Course Management in the lower left of your course
  2. Click on Full Grade Center

  3. Click the chevron button and choose Delete Column from the embedded drop-down menu in the header of column you want to edit

The dropdown menu with Delete Column selected

Click Submit to save your changes and return to your Grade Center's spreadsheet view.


NOTE: Deleting a grade center column will remove all data contained within that column. Grade data cannot be automatically recovered. You must download the Grade Center History and manually restore the grades if you accidentally deleted an important column.