FAQ: How do I give zeroes for incomplete assignments in Canvas?

Last updated - February 17, 2026

Yes, you can set incomplete assignments to zero in Canvas. First navigate to Gradebook, go to the top column, click the three dots at the top column, select "Apply Score to Ungraded". Place a 0 in the "Grade for ungraded artifacts" section, under the "Apply to" section select "Only ungraded artifacts that are past due", click "Apply Score".