---
title: "Updating and Deleting Xyicons"
slug: "update-delete-xyicon"
description: "Update and delete xyicons in the Space Editor. Change models, edit details for single or multiple xyicons, and delete selected xyicons individually or in bulk with ease."
tags: ["change xyicon model", "mass edit xyicon", "mass update xyicon"]
updated: 2023-10-16T04:36:39Z
published: 2023-10-16T04:36:39Z
canonical: "support.xyicon.com/update-delete-xyicon"
---
> ## Documentation Index
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# Updating and Deleting Xyicons
Xyicon Users
Use this article to learn how to update a xyicon's details and delete a xyicon inside [**Space Editor**](https://spacerunner.document360.io/v1/docs/about-the-space-editor).
## Before you begin
- Make sure module settings such as Xyicon Fields and Xyicon Layouts are defined for the Xyicon module.
- Verify your **Xyicon User** has the necessary permissions to update and delete xyicons.
Module Settings and User Permissions are managed by your organization's **Xyicon Administrator**.
## Updating Xyicon Details
### Change a Xyicon's Model
1. Select the xyicon for which you want to change the model.
2. Click the **Side Panel > Details** tab ( ) and click on the **Model** field to see a list of available models.
3. Select the desired model. You will be prompted to confirm the action.
4. Click **Change** to change the xyicon's model.
### Update a Single Xyicon
1. Select the xyicon you want to update. Alternatively, click the **Side Panel > Xyicons** tab ( ) and select the xyicon from the table to zoom into it on your space.
2. Click the **Side Panel > Details** ( ) tab to see the available fields for the selected xyicon. Use the **Splitter** to resize the **Side Panel** to your liking. You can also update the xyicon details in the **XYICONS** module.
3. Add, delete, or edit the values in the respective fields.
4. Select the checkmark ( ) next to the field to save the changes. You can also press the **Tab** key to do the same.
### Update Multiple Xyicons
| 1. Using one of the selection methods below, select the xyicons you want to update. - Click and drag to draw an area around multiple xyicons - Press and hold the **Ctrl/Cmd** key on the keyboard and click multiple xyicons. |  |
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| 1. Next, click the field you want to edit on the **Side Panel > Details** tab ( ). You will see a dropdown with two additional fields. 2. For **Multi-Select** fields and **Lookup** fields ( ), select the action you want to perform in the **Actions** field: - **Add to List** - Add the entries selected in Step 4 to the existing list of values. For *lookup fields*, this action will create new links. - **Overwrite List** - Overwrite the existing list with the entries selected in step 4. This action will create and break existing links for *lookup fields*. - **Remove from List** - Remove the entries selected in Step 4 from the existing list. For *lookup fields*, this action will break the existing link. 3. In the **Value(s)** field, select the entries you want to apply to Step 3. 4. For all other fields, select the values you want to change in the **Value(s) to Update** field using the options below: - **(All Values)** - Replace all existing and blank values for the selected records with the new value. - **(Blank Values)** - Update records that only have blank values. - **** - Update records with a specific value. 5. In the **New Value** field, enter or select the value that will replace the value in Step 4. If you want to remove the old values, leave this field empty. 6. Select the checkmark ( ) or hit the "Enter" key and the **Confirm Update** alert box is displayed to confirm the changes. If you want to discard the changes, select the cross ( x ) or hit the "ESC" key. 7. In the **Confirm Update** alert box select **Yes** or hit the "Enter" key to confirm changes. Select **No** or hit the "ESC" key to not go ahead with the changes. 8. Repeat steps 2 to 7 as required. |
## Deleting a Xyicon
### Delete a Single Xyicon
1. Click on the xyicon you want to delete.
2. Click the **Delete** button ( ) on the **Action Bar** or press the **Delete** key on your keyboard. You will be prompted to confirm the action.
3. Click **Yes** to delete the selected xyicon.
### Delete Multiple Xyicons
1. Click the **Selection Tool** button ( ).
2. Click and drag to draw an area around the xyicons you want to delete. Alternatively, press and hold the **Ctrl/Cmd** key on the keyboard and click on the xyicons you wish to delete.
3. Click the **Delete** button ( ) on the **Action Bar** or press the **Delete** key on your keyboard. You will be prompted to confirm the action.
4. Click **Yes** to delete the selected xyicons.