This guide explains how to **edit an existing Task Category** to change its name or update the User Groups and specific users responsible for it. For a feature overview, see [[Task Categories Overview]]. --- ## Prerequisites - You must be part of a [[User Groups Overview|User Group]] that has access to manage Task Categories - The Task Category already exists. To create a new one, see [[Create a Task Category]] --- ## Steps to Edit a Task Category 1. Go to **Administration** 2. Click on **Global settings**. 3. Click on the **Tasks** tab. 4. In the Task categories section click the **Create** button. 5. Click the **settings ![[gear.png|23]] icon** next to the category. 6. Click **Edit**. 7. Change any of the following: - **Category name** - Assigned **User Groups** (add or remove groups) - Assigned **specific users** (add or remove individuals) 6. Save your changes. Your changes take effect immediately and apply to **future** tasks and requests created in this category. --- ## Common Editing Tasks - **Reroute complaints to a new committee** — Change the responsible group from *Board Members* to a newly created *Complaints Committee* group. - **Add a backup responder** — Add a specific user as a responsible individual so they're notified alongside the existing group. - **Rename a category** — Update the name to better match how residents describe the issue. - **Remove an outgoing team member** — If a board member or staff member leaves, remove them from any categories where they were a specific responsible user. ---