Modify dictionary entries

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title: Modify dictionary entries
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# Modify dictionary entries

Modify dictionary entries by configuring a field on a form or from the Dictionary module.

## Before you begin

Role required: admin

## Procedure

1.  Navigate to the dictionary entry one of the following ways.

    -   Navigate to a field on a form, right-click the field, and select **Configure Dictionary** or **Show <field name>**.
    -   Navigate to **System Definition** > **Dictionary**, and click an entry for a field or table. Entries for tables have **Type** set to **Collection**.
    The system dictionary entry opens.

2.  Update the dictionary entry fields.

3.  Select **Update**.


-   **[Dictionary entry form](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/ServiceNow/ServiceNowDocs/australia/markdown/australia/platform-administration/table-administration-and-data-management/r_DictionaryEntryForm.md)**  
The Dictionary Entry form was redesigned to provide an Advanced view and additional fields. You might need to configure the form to see all fields.

**Parent Topic:**[Managing tables and indexes](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/ServiceNow/ServiceNowDocs/australia/markdown/australia/platform-administration/table-administration-and-data-management/using-table-administration.md)