In ePortfolio, how do I add, change, move, or delete matrix columns or rows?

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Note: To complete the procedures in this document, you must be assigned a role having the necessary permissions. To determine your role, follow the directions in Participant roles. To view a list of permissions associated with a given role, see Permissions, roles, and tools. For a basic understanding of roles and permissions, see Permissions and roles: Overview.

You can add, change, or move columns or rows in a portfolio matrix at any time, even after the matrix has been published.

Matrix rows and columns can only be deleted before the matrix has been published.

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Adding a column or row

In the worksite containing the matrix you wish to modify, from the menubar, click Matrices.
On the Manage Matrices page, locate the matrix you wish to modify, and click Edit.
On the Edit Matrix page, click Edit Properties, and scroll to the "Structure" area.
To add a column, under "Columns", click Add Column. To add a row, under "Rows", click Add Row.
Enter a name for the new column/row and, optionally, select a background color and font color.
Click Update to save your changes and return to the Edit Matrix Properties page.
Your new column/row definition will appear at the bottom of the list of columns or rows, and by default it will appear at the far right (for new columns) or bottom (for new rows) when the matrix is displayed. To change its position, use the Up and Down links next to its name. Clicking Up moves the corresponding column one position to the left and Down moves it one column to the right. The Up and Down links work as expected for rows.
When you are finished modifying the matrix structure, click Save Changes to save your work.

Before participants can use the cells in the new column/row, you will need to add guidance and forms, and you may also wish to assign reviewers or evaluators to the cells. Forms, reviewers, and evaluators can be set as defaults for an entire matrix, or can be added or changed for a specific cell. You must add guidance to each cell individually. For information on how to complete these tasks, see:

Changing a column or row

In the worksite containing the matrix you wish to modify, from the menubar, click Matrices.
On the Manage Matrices page, locate the matrix you wish to modify and click Edit.
On the Edit Matrix page, click Edit Properties, and then scroll to the "Structure" area.
To change the name or colors of a column or row, click Edit next to its name.
Change the name and/or colors as desired.
Click Update to save your changes and return to the Edit Matrix Properties page.
When you are finished modifying the matrix, click Save Changes to save your work.

Moving a column or row

In the worksite containing the matrix you wish to modify, from the menubar, click Matrices.
On the Manage Matrices page, locate the matrix you wish to modify, and click Edit.
On the Edit Matrix page, click Edit Properties.
Scroll to the "Structure" area on the page, and use the Up and Down links next to the column or row name to change its position. Clicking Up moves the corresponding column one position to the left and Down moves it one column to the right. The Up and Down links work as expected for rows.
When you are finished modifying the matrix structure, click Save Changes to save your work.

Deleting a column or row

Matrix rows and columns can only be deleted before the matrix has been published. As soon as the matrix is published, the option is no longer available.

In the worksite containing the matrix you wish to modify, from the menubar, click Matrices.
On the Manage Matrices page, locate the matrix you wish to modify, and click Edit.
On the Edit Matrix page, click Edit Properties.
Scroll to the "Structure" area on the page, and click Remove next to the column or row you want to delete.
You will be asked to confirm your deletion. Click Continue to confirm and return to the Edit Matrix Properties page.
Click Save Changes to save your work and return to the Edit Matrix page. The deleted column or row should no longer be visible.

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