Downloading the Grade Center Adds Text to Column Names

Issue/Question

When I download my Grade Center, all of my grade column names have .download.column.total added to them.  When I upload this file, this text becomes part of the column name in Blackboard.

Cause

This is a known issue.

Resolution

You should remove this text from the column names before attempting to upload the file.

1. In Microsoft Excel, type Ctrl-F.
2. When the Find and Replace window opens, click the Replace tab.
3. In the Find what: box, enter .download.column.total.
4. Leave the Replace with: box empty.
5. Click Replace All.
6. Click Close.
7. Save the file.