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# Assign topics to a quick link

# Assign topics to a quick link {#ariaid-title1}

* Release version: Xanadu
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* Updated August 1, 2024
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* ![](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/portal-asset/ico-clock) 1 minute to read

After you create a quick link, you can assign topics to the quick link. The quick
link content is then displayed in the assigned topic in the Employee Center
and Employee Center Pro.

## Before you begin

Role required: sp_admin, taxonomy_manager, or taxonomy_admin

## Procedure

1. Do one of the following:  
   * (If you have the sp_admin role) Navigate to Employee CenterQuick Links.
   * Navigate to Content TaxonomyQuick Links.
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   The Quick Link module displays the list of existing quick links.
2. Click the quick link that you want to assign a topic to.
3. Click the Assigned Topics tab.
4. Click Add.
5. In the Select a Topic dialog box, do the following:
   1. From the Taxonomy list, select a taxonomy.  
      The list of all the topics associated with the selected taxonomy is displayed.
   2. Select the topic that you want to assign to the quick link.
   3. Click OK.  
      Note:  
      Add only the root topics to the Quick Links for optimal performance. Access the subtopics through the parent topics.

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   Figure 1. Assign topics
6. Click the Navigation tab to see the associated Advanced portal navigation and Menu item.
7. Click Update.

## What to do next

Ensure you relog in to make the new quick links visible.
**Related concepts**   

* [Guided Self-Service in Employee Center](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/LY1ZfDPEBGQT2RUtyh~lUw "Empower employees with easier self-serve capabilities through guided experiences to improve productivity and efficiency.")  
**Related tasks**   

* [Modify the Quick links widget display](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/bZTTC3pq2Pw5_SCNk70wOQ "Design and manage the appearance of the widget, such as the title, display style, tile size, and content alignment.")

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