Editing and deleting requirement types

Edit a requirement type to change the name, description, icon, or tag prefix and suffix. Changes are automatically applied to all requirements that use the requirement type. You can also delete a requirement type if it is not used by any requirements.

Note:  If a requirement type is still used in the project and you do not want users to access it, inactivate it instead of deleting it. See Inactivating requirement types

1. Click Administration.

The Admin Home page opens.

2. Click Requirement Types.

The Requirement Types page opens.

3. Edit or delete the requirement type.

  • To edit a type, click the name. Make any changes and click Save. For information about requirement type options, see Adding requirement types.
  • To delete a type, make sure all users are logged out of the project. You cannot edit or delete requirement types if other users are logged in. See Logging out users. Select the type and click Delete. Click Delete to confirm the deletion.