--- title: Edit or Delete a Discussion description: Learn who can edit a discussion, delete a discussion, or remove messages from a discussion. --- [Skip to content](https://docs.boardable.com/knowledge/edit-or-delete-a-discussion#main-content) ![boardable-logo-dark-1.png\]](https://docs.boardable.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Logos/boardable-logo-dark-1.png?height=38&name=boardable-logo-dark-1.png) Open main navigation Close main navigation - [Go to Boardable](https://app.boardable.com/login) [Go to Boardable](https://app.boardable.com/login) Advice and answers from the Boardable Team - There are no suggestions because the search field is empty. 1. [Help Center](https://docs.boardable.com/knowledge?hsLang=en) 2. [Discussions](https://docs.boardable.com/knowledge/discussions?hsLang=en) # Edit or Delete a Discussion ## Learn who can edit a discussion, delete a discussion, or remove messages from a discussion. --- ### TABLE OF CONTENTS #### I. [Edit Discussion](https://docs.boardable.com/knowledge/edit-or-delete-a-discussion#edit-discussion) #### II. [Edit Members of a Discussion](https://docs.boardable.com/knowledge/edit-or-delete-a-discussion#edit-members) #### III. [Delete a Discussion](https://docs.boardable.com/knowledge/edit-or-delete-a-discussion#delete) --- ### **I. Edit Discussion** Discussions can be edited by the following: - An Organization Admin (aka Administrator) that is part of the discussion - The individual who started the discussion To edit a discussion: 1. Click **Discussions** from the main menu panel ![Edit or Delete a Discussion](https://docs.boardable.com/hs-fs/hubfs/1%20Knowledge%20Base/Edit%20or%20Delete%20a%20Discussion.png?width=200&height=244&name=Edit%20or%20Delete%20a%20Discussion.png)   2. Click the name of the discussion 1. This can be done from the group page as well, if the discussion is associated with a group 3. Click **the three dots on the right** 1. Click **Edit Description** ![Edit or Delete a Discussion 1](https://docs.boardable.com/hs-fs/hubfs/1%20Knowledge%20Base/Edit%20or%20Delete%20a%20Discussion%201.png?width=200&height=273&name=Edit%20or%20Delete%20a%20Discussion%201.png) 4. The *Edit* window displays 1. Make the appropriate changes to the title and description 2. Add links, emojis, and additional formatting if desired 5. Click **Save changes** ![Edit or Delete a Discussion 2](https://docs.boardable.com/hs-fs/hubfs/1%20Knowledge%20Base/Edit%20or%20Delete%20a%20Discussion%202.png?width=550&height=452&name=Edit%20or%20Delete%20a%20Discussion%202.png) ***Discussion Privacy:*** *if the discussion is within a group - but some members of the group should not be included in the discussion - do the following:* - *During the discussion creation process, when prompted select the group, then delete just the individuals listed that should not be a part of the discussion (this keeps the discussion on the group page, but only those invited can see it)* ***OR*** - *Select each individual one at a time without selecting a group (this discussion will only be available through the **Discussions** page accessed from the main menu panel)*   ### **II. Edit Members of a Discussion** The individual who started the discussion, or Organization Admins involved in the discussion, can add or remove users. To add or remove users: 1. Click the discussion name to open it 2. Click the people count at the top of the discussion to open the ***Discussion Members*** pop-up window ![Edit or Delete a Discussion 3](https://docs.boardable.com/hs-fs/hubfs/1%20Knowledge%20Base/Edit%20or%20Delete%20a%20Discussion%203.png?width=200&height=83&name=Edit%20or%20Delete%20a%20Discussion%203.png) 3. Click the **X** to the right of a person to remove them from the discussion (their previous messages will remain) 1. Click **Save** if finished ![Edit or Delete a Discussion 4](https://docs.boardable.com/hs-fs/hubfs/1%20Knowledge%20Base/Edit%20or%20Delete%20a%20Discussion%204.png?width=622&height=52&name=Edit%20or%20Delete%20a%20Discussion%204.png) 4. Add users through the **Add people and groups** box 1. Click in the box to reveal the list of groups and individuals - click each group and / or individual to add to them to the discussion 2. Click **Save** ![Edit or Delete a Discussion 6](https://docs.boardable.com/hs-fs/hubfs/1%20Knowledge%20Base/Edit%20or%20Delete%20a%20Discussion%206.png?width=622&height=109&name=Edit%20or%20Delete%20a%20Discussion%206.png) ### **III. Delete a Discussion** Discussions can only be deleted by the following: - An Organization Admin (aka Administrator) who is involved in the discussion - The individual who started the discussion To delete a discussion: 1. Click **Discussions** from the main menu panel ![Edit or Delete a Discussion](https://docs.boardable.com/hs-fs/hubfs/1%20Knowledge%20Base/Edit%20or%20Delete%20a%20Discussion.png?width=200&height=244&name=Edit%20or%20Delete%20a%20Discussion.png) 2. Click the name of the discussion to delete 1. This can be done from the group page as well, if the discussion is associated with a group 3. Click **the three dots on the right** 1. Click **Delete Discussion** ![Edit or Delete a Discussion 7](https://docs.boardable.com/hs-fs/hubfs/1%20Knowledge%20Base/Edit%20or%20Delete%20a%20Discussion%207.png?width=200&height=265&name=Edit%20or%20Delete%20a%20Discussion%207.png) 4. *Are you Sure?* pop-up appears 1. Click **OK** to confirm deletion 2. Click **Cancel** if discussion should not be deleted ![Edit or Delete a Discussion 8 ](https://docs.boardable.com/hs-fs/hubfs/1%20Knowledge%20Base/Edit%20or%20Delete%20a%20Discussion%208%20.png?width=622&height=219&name=Edit%20or%20Delete%20a%20Discussion%208%20.png)   --- ### **Related Articles** - [Overview of Discussions](https://docs.boardable.com/knowledge/overview-of-discussions?hsLang=en): learn the basics of having discussion in Boardable, along with sorting, filtering, and how to leave a discussion - [Close and Archive a Discussion](https://docs.boardable.com/knowledge/close-and-archive-a-discussion?hsLang=en): learn to close and / or archive discussions, as well as view, re-open, and unarchive in Boardable - [View / Participate in Discussions](https://docs.boardable.com/knowledge/view-participate-in-discussions?hsLang=en): learn how to be a part of discussions as well as understand the permissions within a discussion - [Account Roles and Permissions](https://docs.boardable.com/knowledge/account-roles-and-permissions?hsLang=en): learn about the different types of account roles and the associated permissions within Boardable - 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