absent notation in gradebook

[SarahGandolfo]

Can you please add an ABSENT notation for the gradebook that goes along with Missing, late, resubmitted etc.  It would really be helpful and I see that there are a lot of different discussions over the years that ask for this feature.  Or make it available to customize in individual accounts/school wide.

[Chris_Hofer]

Hi @SarahGandolfo ...

If you would like to make suggestions for enhancements to Canvas, you'll need to do that as a separate post here in the Community within the Ideas and Themes area.  That way, your idea can be considered for voting in the future (voting windows open up two times a year, by the way).  Please review the Guides under the heading "Ideas and Themes" located here:

Instructure Community Guide - Instructure Community (canvaslms.com)

Specifically, check out the Guide on how to create a new idea.

I hope this will be of some help to you!  Sing out if you have any questions...thanks!

[chriscas · Accepted solution]

Hi @SarahGandolfo,

I just wanted to pass along that as of late last year, your local Canvas team (usually in the eLearning / IT / Digital Education areas) can add up to three custom gradebook statuses in Canvas.  This should solve your need, assuming the Canvas team agrees with the need for that status for everyone at your school/institution.

Hope this helps!

-Chris