Edit asset metadata

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This article explains how to edit asset metadata. To view metadata without editing it, see Viewing asset metadata.

In the asset pane and asset viewer

  1. Select any field containing highlighted white text.

  2. Make your changes in the pop-up box.

  3. Click Save in the pop-up to confirm your edits.

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From the asset pane (with one or multiple assets selected)

Right-click the selected asset(s) and select Edit metadata. For a collection, right-click it and select Edit / View Metadata > Of the collection or Of the collection's assets. Then, in the Metadata dialog:

  1. Select the pencil icon beside the field you want to change.

  2. Make your changes as required.

The Metadata dialog editing two selected assets, with the view drop-down, Show empty metadata toggle, filter box, pencil icons beside editable fields, an open field editor, and Cancel and Save top right

  1. Select Save from the top-right corner.

A notification will appear confirming that the metadata has been successfully saved.

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Other options in the Metadata dialog:

  • Use the view drop-down to choose which metadata view is shown, and the filter box to find a field.

  • Show empty metadata (available when one asset is selected) also lists fields that have no value.

  • Turn on Use assets in search results to edit every asset your current search returns, not just the selected ones. For large edits you are asked to confirm before saving.

  • Use the delete and undo buttons beside a field to clear its value or undo your change.

  • Cancel closes the dialog. If you have unsaved changes, you can choose to continue editing or discard them.

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