> ## Documentation Index > Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.goguardian.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further. # Exclude and Include Students > How to temporarily exclude students from a GoGuardian Teacher session and re-include them when ready. The **Exclude** command lets teachers temporarily hide a student from the main classroom view and Timelines views, where browsing data is captured. You can exclude students who are absent or working on something outside of class, then re-include them at any time during the session. Excluding a student is temporary and does not remove them from the class roster. ## Exclude 1 Student 1. Click the **3 dots** button in the corner of the student's tile. 2. Click **Exclude student**. ## Exclude Multiple Students 1. Click **Exclude from session** in the command bar. 2. Select **All**, or check the boxes next to specific students. 3. Click **Exclude students** to apply. Exclude Multiple Students Exclude Multiple Students ## Include a Student 1. Locate the excluded student's tile in the classroom view. 2. Click **Re-include Student**. The student returns to the main view. Click Re-include Student. The student returns to the main view. ## Resources See all available commands for managing a session. Learn how to start a session and manage your class. Review browsing activity captured during a session. Lock student screens to pause activity during class.