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title: "Change or delete a predecessor"
slug: "change-or-delete-a-predecessor"
updated: 2026-04-29T17:04:24Z
published: 2026-04-29T17:04:24Z
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# Change or delete a predecessor

**To change or delete a predecessor:**

1. [Open a report](/v1/docs/using-the-report-menu) that contains the record that you want to make changes to.
2. Select ![Edit record icon](https://cdn.document360.io/dd260e4e-10bb-4b66-8fb3-5504c272b904/Images/Documentation/er.gif) or ![View record icon](https://cdn.document360.io/dd260e4e-10bb-4b66-8fb3-5504c272b904/Images/Documentation/vr.gif) next to the entry for which you want to modify a predecessor.
3. In the Predecessor field text box, highlight the predecessor that you want to change.
  - If you want to delete a predecessor, highlight the entry and press the Delete key.
  - If you want to change a predecessor, highlight a value and press delete. Then select the **Add Predecessors** button to add another.
4. Select **Save**.