MicroGrade lets you define up to 16 codes. You can use up to 23 characters to describe a code. The code itself can have up to three characters.

1. From the Students menu, choose Define Attendance Codes. The Define Attendance Codes dialog displays. Notice that MicroGrade comes with four preset codes that can be modified or deleted, if desired.
2. To enter a new code, click on the New Attendance Codes radio button. MicroGrade inserts a highlighted line where the code will appear in the list box on the left side of the dialog.
3. Click inside the Abbreviation entry box, then type up to a three-character code.
4. Click inside the Description entry box, then type a description for the code using up to 23 characters.
5. To add the new code, click Enter. The dialog displays the new attendance code. Notice how MicroGrade shows the number of codes already defined and the number of remaining codes at the bottom of the dialog.
6. To continue, click OK.