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How Do I Edit a Record in a Data Extension Marketing Cloud?

Published in Marketing Cloud 2 mins read

You can edit records in a Data Extension in Marketing Cloud through the Data Extension interface.

Editing Records in Marketing Cloud

  1. Navigate to the Data Extension: Access the Data Extension you want to edit.
  2. Select the Record: Click on the record you want to edit.
  3. Make Changes: Edit the fields in the record as needed.
  4. Save Changes: Click "Save" to update the record.

Alternative Methods:

  • Import Data: You can edit multiple records at once by importing a CSV file with updated data.
  • Data Extension Automation: Automate record updates using automation tools like Data Extensions and Automation Studio.

Practical Insights:

  • Data Validation: Always validate your data before updating records to ensure accuracy.
  • Data Security: Be mindful of data privacy and security when editing sensitive information.

Example:

Let's say you have a Data Extension with customer information. You want to update the email address for a specific customer. You can:

  1. Open the Data Extension.
  2. Click on the customer's record.
  3. Edit the email address field.
  4. Click "Save".

This will update the customer's email address in the Data Extension.

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