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Enable Free Text and List options in gradebook

App Settings › Academic Settings › Marking Settings › Marking · Updated 2026-08-05

This setting decides whether Users can add Free Text and List type Choices when building a Marking Scenario, in addition to the standard numeric marking categories. A Free Text category lets a Teacher type a comment or note instead of a numeric mark. A List category lets a Teacher pick from a predefined set of choices instead of typing a numeric mark.

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