This guide explains how to edit or update an existing document, including replacing the file, changing categories, or modifying access permissions. For an overview of the feature, see [Documents Overview](./Documents%20Overview.md).
## Prerequisites
- You must have permission to post and manage documents.
- The document you wish to update must already exist on the Documents page. To create one, see [Create a Document](Create%20a%20Document.md).
## Steps to Update a Document
1. Navigate to the **Documents** page.
2. Locate the document you want to update. Use the search box, category filter, or sort options if needed.
3. Click the **settings ![[gear.png|22]] icon** next to the document.
4. Select **Edit**.
5. Modify any of the following settings:
- **File** — Choose a different file to replace the current upload.
- **Categories** — Add new categories or remove existing ones by clicking the `x` next to a category name.
- **User Groups** — Add or remove User Groups to change who can view the document.
- **Public** — Toggle the checkbox to publish or unpublish the document on the public-facing website.
6. Click the **Save** button.
The document is updated immediately. Category changes take effect right away — for example, removing the "General" category means the document will no longer appear when filtering by "General", but will still appear under any remaining categories assigned to it.
## Tips
- Removing a category does **not** delete the document — it only changes which category filters will display it.
- To verify your changes, filter by category or search for the document name to confirm it appears correctly.
- If you need to remove a document entirely instead of editing it, see [Delete a Document](Delete%20a%20Document.md).
## Related Guides
- [Documents Overview](./Documents%20Overview.md)
- [Create a Document](Create%20a%20Document.md)
- [Delete a Document](Delete%20a%20Document.md)
- [Create and Edit Document Categories](Create%20and%20Edit%20Document%20Categories.md)