--- title: "How To: Use the Standards Tab in the Content Manager and Standards CSV" description: The Standards tab in the Content Manager allows administrators to view either the global standards framework or any custom outcome hierarchies configured for the instance. --- [Skip to content](https://support.atomicjolt.com/knowledgebase/using-the-standards-tab-in-the-content-manager-and-standards-csv#main-content) English Show submenu for translations [File a Support Ticket](https://support.atomicjolt.com/knowledgebase/kb-tickets/new?hsLang=en) [Customer Portal](https://support.atomicjolt.com/tickets-view?hsLang=en) ![Atomic Jolt Logo Horiz Small](https://support.atomicjolt.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Atomic%20Jolt%20Logo%20Horiz%20Small.png?width=260&height=95&name=Atomic%20Jolt%20Logo%20Horiz%20Small.png) - [Release Notes Sign Up](https://share.hsforms.com/1iZCRfUF5QHeWYwcLC3bwEAdk6gc) Open main navigation Close main navigation - [Release Notes Sign Up](https://share.hsforms.com/1iZCRfUF5QHeWYwcLC3bwEAdk6gc) - English Show submenu for translations - [File a Support Ticket](https://support.atomicjolt.com/knowledgebase/kb-tickets/new) - [Customer Portal](https://support.atomicjolt.com/tickets-view) How can we help you? - There are no suggestions because the search field is empty. 1. 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[Publishers](https://support.atomicjolt.com/knowledgebase/atomic-assessments?hsLang=en#publishers) # How To: Use the Standards Tab in the Content Manager and Standards CSV ## The Standards tab in the Content Manager allows administrators to view either the global standards framework or any custom outcome hierarchies configured for the instance. ![](https://support.atomicjolt.com/hs-fs/hubfs/undefined-Oct-01-2025-06-44-24-5408-PM.png?width=670&height=409&name=undefined-Oct-01-2025-06-44-24-5408-PM.png) The **Standards** tab in the Content Manager allows administrators to view either the global standards framework or any custom outcome hierarchies configured for the instance. - The **Standards** tab is only visible if standards are enabled for the application instance. - Instructors can expand the hierarchy to preview its structure and see which questions are available. - The standards browser displays **item totals** based only on content from the current course and publisher products. - Only administrators can upload and make changes to the hierarchy. ### CSV Format You can download a CSV containing the hierarchy available in the Standards tab. In a future release, you will be able to make changes to the CSV and import to apply changes globally to the hierarchy. The CSV format is case sensitive. | **Column Header** | **Description** | **Example Value** | | --- | --- | --- | | guid | A unique identifier for the standard or outcome record | 00040511-6bf3-4955-8e43-8ce30c0618eb | | parent\_guid | The unique identifier of the parent node in the hierarchy. Blank if top-level. Required on upload, you can create a new node by generating a random guid to use. | c041ac03-186b-4a0e-a9e5-7de50537124f or "" (for root-level standards) | | name | The short code or label for the standard/outcome to display. | 3.C.2 or English/Language Arts | | description | A detailed explanation of the standard or outcome. | Understand the properties of 0 and 1 in multiplication. | | grade\_levels | The grade levels associated with the standard/outcome. A standard can be associated with more than one grade\_level to show it in multiple root nodes. | 3rd Grade or "11th Grade,12th Grade" | | state | The governing state or framework code the standard belongs to. | IN (Indiana) | | status | The current status of the record (e.g., active or inactive). Inactive records will be hidden from the Standards preview but will still exist in the item bank. | active |   #### The Standards tab in Atomic Assessments allows instructors and administrators to align assessments and questions with academic standards, such as English, Math, or specific grade levels (e.g., 10th Grade, 11th Grade). These standards can be used to generate grading insights and reporting data, making them especially useful in K–12 environments.   With the **25.11 release**, you can now **import** and **download** standards using a **CSV file**. This enhancement makes it easier to share, back up, or reuse standards across different courses or institutions. #### **Downloading Standards** To download your current standards list: 1. Go to your **Atomic Assessments instance** in **Canvas** or **D2L**. 2. Open the **Activity Manager**. 3. From the **three-dot menu**, select **Content Manager**. 4. Choose the **Standards** tab. 5. Click the **Download** button to export your standards as a CSV file. This will generate a CSV file containing all standards currently available in your instance. ![Screenshot 2025-10-28 at 11.45.21 AM](https://support.atomicjolt.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Screenshot%202025-10-28%20at%2011.45.21%20AM.png?width=502&height=495&name=Screenshot%202025-10-28%20at%2011.45.21%20AM.png) *Figure 1: How to download standards* #### **Importing Standards** To import standards from a CSV file: 1. Go to your **Atomic Assessments instance** in **Canvas** or **D2L**. 2. Open the **Activity Manager**. 3. From the **three-dot menu**, select **Content Manager**. 4. Choose the **Standards** tab. 5. Click **Import Standards**. 6. In the prompt, upload your **CSV file** containing the desired standards. Once uploaded, your new standards will appear in the Standards tab and will be available for use in reports and grading. ![Screenshot 2025-10-28 at 11.45.04 AM](https://support.atomicjolt.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Screenshot%202025-10-28%20at%2011.45.04%20AM.png?width=580&height=492&name=Screenshot%202025-10-28%20at%2011.45.04%20AM.png)*Figure 2: How to import standards* ### **CSV Format Notes** - The CSV must include the correct column headers (format details will be included in the downloadable example file). - Imported standards will overwrite any existing standards with matching identifiers. - For best results, download a copy of your current standards first, then use that file as a template for new imports. #### **Standards Upload: Use Strings Instead of GUIDs** You can upload Standards CSV files using **string identifiers** instead of **GUIDs**. This makes it easier to create, edit, and manage your Standards without needing to locate long, system-generated IDs. Previously, the Standards Upload feature required each standard in the CSV file to reference its **GUID** (Globally Unique Identifier), such as 3f2504e0-4f89-11d3-9a0c-0305e82c3301. Now, you can simply use the **standard’s code or text string**, for example CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.3.OA.A.1. Atomic Assessments will automatically match the string to the correct standard in your account. This  provides several benefits: it’s easier to create and maintain CSV files, eliminates the need to look up GUIDs, and supports faster setup when moving standards between environments (such as staging to production). **Example CSV Snippet:** | **standard\_id** | **description** | **grade\_level** | | --- | --- | --- | | CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.3.OA.A.1 | Interpret products of whole numbers | 3 |   Before you begin, make sure the standard strings you use match the standards already configured in your account. 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