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# Organize Assignments Using Folders

> Group assignments by unit, quarter, or type with folders

Folders help you organize assignments within a class—group them by unit, quarter, assignment type, or any system that works for you.

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## Creating a Folder

<Steps>
  <Step title="Open Your Class">
    Open your class from the dashboard
  </Step>

  <Step title="Click New Folder">
    Click **New folder** in the assignments header
  </Step>

  <Step title="Name the Folder">
    Enter a folder name (e.g., "Unit 1: Civil War", "Quarter 1", "Essays")
  </Step>

  <Step title="Create">
    Click **Create folder**
  </Step>
</Steps>

<Frame>
  <img src="https://mintcdn.com/alaynaai/K27i5qY8uIx7ZcEU/images/teacher/classes-and-students/new-folder-button.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=K27i5qY8uIx7ZcEU&q=85&s=277081d5b0f366341c3a9dd3c5d6f3d2" alt="Assignments header with New folder button" width="2422" height="1110" data-path="images/teacher/classes-and-students/new-folder-button.png" />
</Frame>

<Frame>
  <img src="https://mintcdn.com/alaynaai/K27i5qY8uIx7ZcEU/images/teacher/classes-and-students/new-folder-dialog.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=K27i5qY8uIx7ZcEU&q=85&s=415b4ff3ab1ab99f3b23de06a2753214" alt="New folder dialog with name input" width="1330" height="638" data-path="images/teacher/classes-and-students/new-folder-dialog.png" />
</Frame>

Your new folder will appear in the assignments list, ready for you to add assignments.

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## Moving Assignments to a Folder

You can move any assignment into a folder:

<Steps>
  <Step title="Find Assignment">
    Find the assignment you want to move
  </Step>

  <Step title="Open Actions Menu">
    Click the **actions menu** (three dots) on the assignment row
  </Step>

  <Step title="Select Move">
    Select **Move to folder**
  </Step>

  <Step title="Choose Destination">
    Choose the destination folder (or "Unassigned" to remove from a folder)
  </Step>
</Steps>

<Frame>
  <img src="https://mintcdn.com/alaynaai/K27i5qY8uIx7ZcEU/images/teacher/classes-and-students/move-to-folder-menu.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=K27i5qY8uIx7ZcEU&q=85&s=c21591abf92811ed15b1a77ce591f37c" alt="Assignment actions menu with Move to folder option" width="2408" height="636" data-path="images/teacher/classes-and-students/move-to-folder-menu.png" />
</Frame>

<Frame>
  <img src="https://mintcdn.com/alaynaai/K27i5qY8uIx7ZcEU/images/teacher/classes-and-students/move-to-folder-dialog.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=K27i5qY8uIx7ZcEU&q=85&s=72b00d24dac143536e35dc0d3e70102b" alt="Move to folder dialog with folder selection" width="1514" height="840" data-path="images/teacher/classes-and-students/move-to-folder-dialog.png" />
</Frame>

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## Managing Folders

### Rename a Folder

1. Click the **actions menu** (three dots) on the folder header
2. Select **Rename folder**
3. Enter the new name
4. Click **Rename**

<Frame>
  <img src="https://mintcdn.com/alaynaai/K27i5qY8uIx7ZcEU/images/teacher/classes-and-students/folder-actions-menu.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=K27i5qY8uIx7ZcEU&q=85&s=7cf328f28522cf54cd40f8863816c7f9" alt="Folder actions menu with rename and delete options" width="1084" height="548" data-path="images/teacher/classes-and-students/folder-actions-menu.png" />
</Frame>

### Reorder Folders

Use the **up** and **down arrows** on the folder header to change the folder order.

<Frame>
  <img src="https://mintcdn.com/alaynaai/K27i5qY8uIx7ZcEU/images/teacher/classes-and-students/folder-reorder-arrows.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=K27i5qY8uIx7ZcEU&q=85&s=e01abe963970c0bac4e30b47f73e6780" alt="Folder header with up/down arrow buttons" width="754" height="514" data-path="images/teacher/classes-and-students/folder-reorder-arrows.png" />
</Frame>

### Delete a Folder

1. Click the **actions menu** (three dots) on the folder header
2. Select **Delete folder**

<Warning>
  When you delete a folder, the assignments inside are **not deleted**—they move to the "Unassigned" section.
</Warning>

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## Viewing Assignments

### Expand and Collapse Folders

Click on a folder header to expand or collapse it. This helps you focus on specific units or hide completed work.

<Frame>
  <img src="https://mintcdn.com/alaynaai/K27i5qY8uIx7ZcEU/images/teacher/classes-and-students/folder-expand-collapse.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=K27i5qY8uIx7ZcEU&q=85&s=8c6febf3224548309f967427b0c6217f" alt="Expanded and collapsed folder states" width="2244" height="1334" data-path="images/teacher/classes-and-students/folder-expand-collapse.png" />
</Frame>

### Unassigned Assignments

Assignments not in any folder appear in the **Unassigned** section at the bottom. You can move them into folders at any time.

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## Folder Organization Tips

| Organization Style | Example Folders                                                     |
| ------------------ | ------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| **By Unit**        | "Unit 1: Foundations", "Unit 2: Revolution", "Unit 3: Constitution" |
| **By Quarter**     | "Q1", "Q2", "Q3", "Q4"                                              |
| **By Type**        | "Essays", "Quizzes", "Projects", "Homework"                         |
| **By Status**      | "In Progress", "Grading Complete", "Returned"                       |

<Tip>
  Choose whatever system helps you stay organized. You can always rename or reorganize folders later.
</Tip>

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## Related Articles

* [Create a New Class](/teacher/classes-and-students/create-a-new-class)
* [Select Assignment Type](/teacher/grade-your-assignment/select-assignment-type)
* [Assignment Settings](/teacher/assignment-management/assignment-settings)