# Option Lists

Use Option Lists to define the values available in dropdown fields.

For example, you might create lists for countries, statuses, or assessment types.

{% hint style="info" %}
Option Lists are shared across workflows.

If you change an Option List, every field that uses it updates too.
{% endhint %}

Manage Option Lists from **Settings**.

### Create an Option List

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### Open Option Lists

Go to **Settings** and open **Option Lists**.
{% endstep %}

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### Select Add Option List

Select **Add Option List** below the table.
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### Name the list

Enter a clear name for the Option List.
{% endstep %}

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### Add options

Select **Add Option** to add each value.

Enter the name for every option you want users to choose from.
{% endstep %}
{% endstepper %}

### Edit an Option List

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{% step %}

### Find the list

Find the Option List in the table.
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### Open the list

Select the navigation icon to the left of the list name.
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### Update the options

Make the required changes.

Updates save automatically.
{% endstep %}
{% endstepper %}


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