Edit a test after launch

This article applies to: UserTesting 

On this page:

• Editing screener questions
• Editing tasks and questions
• Editing demographic filters
• Best practice for editing a test after launch

Editing screener questions

• If you need to edit your screener questions, you can do so by clicking the Edit screener link on the Session tab when looking at your test details. 
• Add, remove, or edit any of your existing screener questions based on the screener guidance which shows pass rates for each of your screeners.
• As needed, refer to the Screener tips for guidance. If you need additional help, refer to our article on screener guidance.
• When you're happy with your questions, select Update to save any changes made.

Editing tasks and questions

• If you want to change the tasks and questions in your test, select the test you wish to edit.
• Then, choose the Actions button and select Edit test details from the drop-down menu. This will take you to a new page.
• Select Edit test details, and you'll be directed to the Test plan page.
• From here, you can edit your starting instructions, such as the starting URL (if applicable) or the scenario you want to present to contributors. 
• Next, you can edit any of your tasks or questions. If you need to add/remove a task or change the order of your tasks, we advise creating 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 cannot 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.

Editing 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.
• Make a copy of your test and update your filters.
• Then, relaunch the test. 

Best practice 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.
• You should note those sessions that used the earlier version of the test.

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