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# Editing a Data Set

This page displays steps to edit a data set.

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*Check out the illustration on editing a dataset.*
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***Eidting a Data Set***
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* Select a **Data Set** from the **Data Set list**.
* Click the ***View/Edit*** icon for that Data Set.

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* The selected **Data Set** opens in the editable format.
* Edit the Data Set name.
* Edit or modify the Description.

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*<mark style="color:green;">Please Note:</mark> Users can edit the permitted information from the Data Set form (The editable information may vary based on the categories of the Data Set). E.g., the given image displays an **API Data Set field** wherein you can edit all the information except the **Data Connector Name** and **Account** provided for the Data Set.*
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* Modify the provided query either by clicking the table Info or writing a query.
* Click the ***Validate*** option after modifying the data set.

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* The ***Preview Result*** is displayed with the RESULT and DATA PROTECTION tabs.&#x20;
* The ***Save*** option gets enabled, click the ***Save*** option.

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* A confirmation message appears, and the selected Data Set gets updated.

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*<mark style="color:green;">Please Note:</mark>*&#x20;

* *For the Database category of the Data Sets, the user needs to Validate the information before saving it.*&#x20;
* *The steps to **Edit** a Data Set may vary based on the category of the Data Set.*&#x200B;**​**
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