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Changing existing work breakdown structure (WBS) values

Open the WBS Values window in one of the following ways:
- On the ribbon:
  1. On the Data tab, click WBS.
  2. Right-click the WBS code for which you want to edit values, and then click Edit <WBS> Values.
- In classic view:
  1. From the Database menu, click WBS.
  2. Right-click the WBS code for which you want to edit values, and then click Edit <WBS> Values.
- From the spreadsheet:
  1. Right-click in a <WBS> column.
  2. Click Select <WBS> from the shortcut menu.
  3. In the Select <WBS> Valueswindow, then click [Edit].
    Important! You edit WBS Code values for the estimate in this window..
  4. (optional) To work with the work breakdown structures in the standard database, click the [Database] button.
    WBS values created from the Data tab (or Database menu in classic view) are always saved to work breakdown structures stored in the standard database.
To change an individual WBS value:
1. Double-click the Value field, and then type the new name.
2. Change other WBS values in the same manner.
  
  Tip: You can also import a list of WBS values that you previously exported.
3. Click [OK] to save your changes.
  
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4. When you finish, click [Close].