How to Export from Gradebook in Canvas

What Is It?

This article shows users how to export a graded column from the Canvas Gradebook into a CSV file.

Who Can Use It?

Montana Tech instructors.

Where Can I Access It?

  1. Enter the course from which you would like to export grades.
  2. Navigate to Grades.

Canvas course navigation menu with the Grades tab highlighted.

  1. In the top-right corner, select Export, then choose Export Entire Gradebook.

Gradebook Export menu with Export Entire Gradebook highlighted.

Exporting a Specific Section

After opening the Grades page in the selected Canvas course, follow these steps:

  1. Filter the assignments you want to export. Note: You can also filter by student to export specific student data.

Gradebook filter menu showing assignment filtering options.

  1. Select Export, then choose Export Current Gradebook View.

Export options menu with Export Current Gradebook View highlighted.

To open exported files in Excel or another spreadsheet application, right-click the downloaded file and select your preferred program.

More Information

For additional guidance, visit the Canvas Instructor Guide .

If you need further assistance, contact the Montana Tech IT Help Desk:

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