How to Edit a Dictionary Item

Use the following steps to edit a dictionary item:

1. Click on the Business tab, click General Ledger, and select G/L Dictionary Editor.

2. In the G/L Dictionary Editor screen, click on the plus symbol to expand the G/L or Alias element drop- down menu options.

3. From the element drop-down list, click on the dictionary item to edit.

4. In the Item Details section, the selected element and dictionary item will display with all related information.

Note: The Code field is read-only.

5. If applicable, enter or update the Description.

6. If applicable, enter or update the Abbreviation.

7. If applicable, in the G/L Alias Relationships section, click on the Alias Element drop-down menu to select an option.

8. If applicable, click on the Alias Code drop-down menu to select an option.

9. If applicable, click on the Add Relationship button.

Note: Repeat steps 7 through 9 to add as many alias relationships as necessary.

All added alias relationships will display in the Current Relationships grid. Click on the Delete icon to remove an alias relationship.

10. Enter a note in the New Note field.

Note: Notes entered in this field will be saved and may be viewed in the Notes History section and are read-only.

11. Click on the Save button the dictionary item changes or click on the Cancel button to cancel the create dictionary item process.

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