How to Remove Placeholder 0 Grades

Step by Step:

1. Open the Gradebook:
   In the left-side navigation menu of your Canvas course, click Grades.
   
   
2. Locate the 0 Grades:
   Find the column(s) containing the 0 grades.
   
   
3. Set Default Grade:
   Hover over the column header and click the Options icon (⋮).
   
   Select Set Default Grade.
   
   
   
   In the pop-up window:
   • Leave the grade field empty.
   • Check the Overwrite already-entered grades box.
   • Click Set Default Grade.
     
     
   
   
   Repeat for any additional columns.
   This will clear the 0s, allowing you to enter grades later.
   
   

How to Avoid This Issue in the Future

When copying content from one Canvas course to another, follow these steps:

1. Select Specific Content:
   Choose "Select specific content" (do not use "All content").
   
   
2. Adjust Due Dates:
   Use the "Adjust events and due dates" feature to shift or remove due dates.
   
   
3. Avoid Copying Gradebook Settings:
   Do not copy Course Settings if you previously used missing/late policies.
   
   
4. Disable Late/Missing Policies Before Importing:
   Go to Grades → Click the Settings icon (⚙️) → Select the Late Policies tab.
   
   
   Turn off missing/late submission policies before importing assignments.