# Default Settings

## Gradebook Default Settings

You can set your own set of customizable default column settings. Linked columns, which are created automatically for each SIMnet assignment, will be initialized using the settings specified in the default settings dialog box.

![Gradebook Actions & Settings menu expanded](https://1264989499-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-M4GBugFNVBpEGB3lmhB%2F-MKeoLBWcEKBk1bkbdev%2F-MKequnVacgXC4rwHSfx%2FCMGradebookDefaultSettings.png?alt=media\&token=b2e69c0c-30f9-4d39-ab89-a0b96aaa0292)

### 1. :books: Select a class

Navigate to the **Gradebook** section and select a class.

### 2. :bar\_chart: Select Columns from drop-down menu

Click the **Gradebook Actions & Settings** button in the upper right of the screen. Select **Columns** from the drop-down menu.

![](https://1264989499-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-M4GBugFNVBpEGB3lmhB%2F-MKeoLBWcEKBk1bkbdev%2F-MKetmM9_Ir8TL5LUj-A%2FCMGradebookDefaultSettings2.png?alt=media\&token=dc74caca-9b08-4b89-b071-a397d4d24df7)

### 3. :gear: Defaults menu button

Click the **Defaults** menu button.

### 4. :heavy\_check\_mark: Select default settings

Select the desired default settings for **Scale**, **Display Type**, and **Calculation Type**.