Edit a test after launch

This article applies to: UserTesting 

On this page:

• Edit screener questions
• Edit tasks and questions
• Edit demographic filters
• Edit the device type
• Best practices for editing a test after launch

Edit screener questions

1. Click Edit screener on the Session tab when looking at your test details. 
2. Add, remove, or edit any of your existing screener questions.
3. For guidance, refer to our article on screener guidance.
4. Select Update to save any changes made.

Edit tasks and questions

1. Open the test you want to edit.
2. Choose Actions.
3. Select Edit test details from the drop-down menu. This will take you to a new page.
4. Choose Edit test details. You are taken to the Test plan page.
5. From here, you can edit your starting instructions. For example, the starting URL (if applicable) or the scenario you want to present to contributors. 
6. Edit your tasks or questions. 
   Pro Tip: If you need to add a task, remove a task, or change the order of your tasks, create a duplicate test instead of editing the live test.
   • The Metrics tab and export may show inaccurately if a task is added, removed, or changes type.
   • Minor word updates are fine; however, adding or removing a task may cause the Metrics tab to show the information inaccurately.

Keep in mind:

• You can't edit filters after launching a test. If you need to edit your target audience, make a copy of the test with the new filters and then launch the copied test.
• Task groups can't be added after you've launched your test.
• Image assets are not available to add or edit after the test has been launched. To add or edit an image asset, use the Duplicate option.
• It's not possible to add native video and audio testing (beta) to a launched test (it works the same as image tasks). In these cases, duplicate the test.

Edit demographic filters

If you find you need to edit your demographic filters but you've already launched your test, then it's recommended that you cancel any pending sessions.

1. Make a copy of your test.
2. Update your filters.
3. Relaunch the test. 

Edit the device type

Unfortunately, there is no way to edit the device type in a live study. If you need to change the device type for a study that is already live, follow these steps:

1. Find out the device type that is needed.
2. Create a duplicate test.
3. Change the device type.
4. Launch the new test.

Best practices for editing a test after launch

• When you edit your test, any contributor currently taking it will continue to see the published version.  
• Once you save the edits, the next person attempting your screener questions or starting your test will see the edited version.
• Remember to note the sessions that used the earlier version of the test.

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