Symbol Cancellation Worksheets (Cancellation Task) – Printable PDF

What is a symbol cancellation task?

In a symbol cancellation task, you scan a page of symbols and cross out every target symbol. Because the symbols are not words, the task focuses on visual scanning and attention rather than reading. It is a common paper-and-pencil exercise in cognitive rehabilitation.

How to choose a level

Start with Target 1 on the 10×10 grid, where there is only one symbol to find. When that feels easy, move on to Target 2 and Target 3 (two or three symbols to find), and then to the larger 10×20 grids. The Dual Task sheets add a second rule and are the most demanding.

Tip: Write down the time taken and the number of missed items on each sheet, so you can see changes from day to day.

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Related worksheets: Letter Cancellation (Alphabet Cancellation Task) / Digit Cancellation Task / Trail Making Task A

Symbol Cancellation Task Target 1 10×10 (20 sheets)

Symbol Cancellation Task Target 2 10×10 (20 sheets)

Symbol Cancellation Task Target 3 10×10 (20 sheets)

Symbol Cancellation Dual Task 10×10 (20 sheets)

Symbol Cancellation Task Target 1 10×20 (20 sheets)

Symbol Cancellation Task Target 2 10×20 (20 sheets)

Symbol Cancellation Task Target 3 10×20 (20 sheets)

Symbol Cancellation Dual Task 10×20 (20 sheets)