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]].
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## 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]]
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## 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.
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## 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.
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