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# Modify a published template using quick edit

# Modify a published template using quick edit {#ariaid-title1}

* Release version: Yokohama
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* Updated February 9, 2026
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Use Quick edit to make limited changes to a published template which has an assessment associated with it without creating a version. Quick edit is intended for small corrections, such as fixing typos or updating text, while
preserving the published state of the template.

## Before you begin

* To be able to use quick edit features, make sure that quick edit is enabled for the template's category. For more information, refer to [Create an assessment template category](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/S1rvsvh2WpqW9roX~Olexw "Create an assessment template category in the Smart Assessment Engine application to organize and grant access to assessment templates that are related.").
* Role required: sn_smart_asmt.template_manager or sn_smart_asmt.assessment_admin
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## Procedure

1. Navigate to WorkspacesAssessment Workspace to access the Assessment Workspace landing page.
2. Select a published template on which you want to make minor updates.
3. Based on what you want to update, use quick edit as follows:  
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   | What to Update | Tab | Access Quick Edit | Editable Fields |
   |-|-|-|-|
   | Template details | General | Select Options icon \> Quick edit | * Assessment name * Description {#modify-a-published-template-using-quick-edit__ul_zth_mjf_g3c} |
   | Settings | General | Select Options icon \> Quick edit | Assessment reader role |
   | Instructions | Questions | Select Configuration options icon \> Quick edit | Assessment Instruction |
   | Section | Questions | Select Configuration options icon \> Quick edit | * Name * Description {#modify-a-published-template-using-quick-edit__ul_rt1_mnf_g3c} |
   | Subsection | Questions | Select Configuration options icon \> Quick edit | * Name * Description {#modify-a-published-template-using-quick-edit__ul_cng_nnf_g3c} |
   | Question | Questions | Select Additional options icon \> Quick edit | * Question * Choices label * Question description * Guidance {#modify-a-published-template-using-quick-edit__ul_i5j_nnf_g3c} Note: Fields vary by question type. |
   [Table 1. Using quick edit]

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4. Update the fields as required and select Save and publish.
5. To view the edit history, select Additional options icon \> View edit history.  
   All Quick edit changes are captured in the edit history and remain available even after Quick edit is disabled.

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