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title: "Category for calculated column"
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updated: 2026-08-28T15:11:48Z
published: 2026-08-28T15:11:48Z
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# Category for Calculated Column

**Can I assign a Grade Category to a Calculated Column?**

Currently, calculated columns cannot be assigned to Grade Categories.

A possible workaround is to create a separate Gradable Item, download the calculated results, copy the results into the new item’s column, and upload the file to the Gradebook. **This can only be done once the calculation has been completed**. (For step-by-step instructions [click here](/v1/docs/import-external-grades).)

Be aware!

**We do not recommend using this approach for calculations that may still change**. The uploaded values are static and disconnected from the live Gradebook calculation. If a mark used in the original calculation changes, the uploaded Gradable Item will not update automatically and may become inaccurate.

If your module requires a complex calculation or a calculated result that must contribute to another category, please make a booking with your Instructional Designer before setting it up.