If a deleted submission is still showing as a match in a Similarity Report, instructors can manually exclude the matching source from within the report to update the score.
- Select the red numerical Similarity score from the Similarity toolbar to open the Match overview side panel.
- Review the list of matches displayed in the panel.
- Select the arrow (>) to the right of the relevant Similarity percentage to view the match breakdown.
- Select the Exclude sources button at the bottom of the panel.
- Use the checkboxes to select the source(s) you want to remove. The button will display the number of chosen sources in brackets—for example, Exclude (1).
- Select Exclude to confirm. The report will regenerate and update the Similarity score.
đź“– Need visual aids? For step-by-step screenshots, view our guide on managing filters and exclusions in the Classic Similarity Report.
- Open the Similarity side panel and select Sources.
- Select a highlight directly within the document to view that specific source card, or select a source card directly from the list.
- Select the Exclude source icon on the source card.
This action removes the highlighted text from the submission, excludes all matches from that source, and automatically updates the Similarity score.
đź“– Need visual aids? For step-by-step screenshots, view our guide on managing filters and exclusions in the Enhanced Similarity Report.
Which version of the Similarity Report am I using?
If you are unsure whether your institution uses the classic or enhanced view, you can check our guide: Which version of the Similarity Report am I using?