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description: You can change the taxonomy's name and description. You can’t change the taxonomy type or its API name. You can't delete taxonomies that are used in policies. This includes default taxonomies provided by Data 360.
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# Edit or Delete a Custom Taxonomy in Data 360

You can change the taxonomy's name and description. You can’t change the taxonomy type or its API name. You can't delete taxonomies that are used in policies. This includes default taxonomies provided by Data 360.

### Required Editions

<table class="slds-table slds-table_bordered slds-max-medium-table_stacked slds-m-bottom_small edition"><colgroup><col></colgroup><tbody><tr class=""><td class="slds-cell-wrap" style="vertical-align:top;">Available in: <strong>All Editions</strong> supported by Data 360. See <a href="https://help.salesforce.com/s/articleView?id=data.c360_a_dc_editions.htm&amp;release=264.0.0&amp;type=5" title="Data 360 is available in several supported Salesforce editions. Some Data 360 features also require additional licenses.">Data 360 edition availability</a>.</td></tr></tbody></table>

 
| User permission needed |   |
| --- | --- |
| To modify or delete a custom taxonomy: | Data Cloud Architect permission set |

1. In Data Cloud, go to the Data Governance tab.
2. In the left pane, click **Taxonomies**.
3. Search for the taxonomy.
4. Click its dropdown and select **Edit** or **Delete**.
5. Make your changes and click **Save**.