By default, you can view unpublished assignments in the Gradebook. This setting can be turned off at any time.

When unpublished assignments are visible in the Gradebook, unpublished assignments display with a gray background. Unpublished assignment columns do not include a dash indicating that grades cannot be entered. Additionally, assignment menu options are not available until the assignment is published.

Unpublished assignments are not visible to students.


https://community.canvaslms.com/t5/Instructor-Guide/How-do-I-view-the-Unpublished-Assignments-column-in-the/ta-p/786