Canvas Originality Report Flags and Colours Explained
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Canvas shows your Turnitin similarity score as a coloured flag beside your submission. The colour gives the band; clicking it opens the report.
| Flag | Usual range |
|---|---|
| Blue | No matches (or 1-24% in some setups) |
| Green | Up to 24% |
| Yellow | 25-49% |
| Orange | 50-74% |
| Red | 75-100% |
Where to click
Grades page or Submission Details. Step by step: Turnitin report in Canvas.
No flag?
Reports are hidden, still processing, or the assignment isn't Turnitin-enabled (what "enabled" means).
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Frequently asked questions
What do Canvas originality flag colours mean?
They reflect your similarity score band: blue/green low, yellow middle, orange/red high.
Where are the flags?
Next to the assignment on Grades and beside your file in Submission Details.
Do flags show the AI score?
No. Students see similarity only.
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