Canvas Quicktip 20
August 07, 2026 / Digital Learning / Tags: Digital Learning, Quicktip, Canvas Quicktip, Canvas
Canvas quicktip #20 - Make Gradebook statuses easier to spot with custom colors!

Canvas Gradebook status colors can help you quickly identify late, missing, resubmitted, dropped, or excused work. You can customize these default colors in your Gradebook settings by selecting a preset color or entering a supported hex code. This is a simple way to personalize your Gradebook view and make important submission statuses easier to scan at a glance.
Learn How to Change Grading Status Colors → Canvas Guide, How do I change the color for a grading status in the Gradebook?
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