Edit a term
Please note that ICA-AtoM is no longer actively supported by Artefactual Systems.
Visit https://www.accesstomemory.org for information about AtoM, the currently supported version.
Edit an existing term in a taxonomy
Main Page > User manual > UM-3 Add / edit content > UM-3.5 Edit taxonomies (terms) > UM-3.5.2 Edit an existing term in a taxonomy
1. Click the add/edit tab on the main menu bar.
2. ICA-AtoM takes you to the taxonomy terms list screen showing all existing taxonomies.
3. Click the taxonomy you want to edit to expand it and view the terms associated with it.
4. Terms that appear in black with a lock icon are locked and cannot be edited.
5. Terms that appear in blue can be edited; click an editable term.
6. Add / revise data as required.
- See UM-3.5.4 Data entry: terms for detailed explanations and notes on fields.
7. To discard all changes, click the cancel button; ICA-AtoM returns you to a list screen showing only terms associated with the current taxonomy, no changes saved.
8. To save changes, click the save button; ICA-AtoM commits the changes and routes you to a list screen showing only terms associated with the current taxonomy, all changes saved.
9. Repeat with other terms to continue editing the taxonomy.
10. Click the list all button to return to the taxonomy terms list screen.