All graded items created in Blackboard (including assignments, tests, and discussions and journals if they are graded) automatically generate a corresponding column in the gradebook. By default, gradebook columns are ordered by creation date, with newer columns appearing on the right-hand side in grid view, or the bottom in list view. 

To reorder columns, put the gradebook into list view and then click and drag the up/down arrow icon on the right side of the list to move an item to a new position. The new order will be saved and applied in grid view as well. 

To add a new item directly in the gradebook, such as a manual entry or calculated column, hover the cursor on the line between existing items where you want the new column to go. A purple icon will appear; click it to create a new gradebook item in that location. NOTE: this method will not create a corresponding assignment submission area for students, and is only intended for creating independent columns that the instructor fills in directly. 

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