> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.custral.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Modifying Objects

> Edit, rename, and delete object definitions.

Once an object exists, you can change its name, icon, description, color, default record template, and its list of properties. Some changes are safe; others have downstream consequences worth understanding.

## Renaming

Renaming an object is safe. The id (`obj_...`) does not change, so all Views, Records, and Workflows continue to work. The new name appears in every surface within seconds.

## Adding / removing properties

* Adding a property is always safe. Existing records simply show an empty value for the new property until it's filled in.
* Removing a property deletes its stored values at the same time. Workflows or formulas that reference the property will no longer resolve it.

<Warning>
  Removing a property is not a "hide". The values stored against it are deleted, not retained. Hide the property from views instead if you only want to declutter the interface.
</Warning>

## Changing a property's type

Changing a property's type updates the property definition and re-indexes it for search. Existing stored values are **not** automatically converted to the new type. Values that don't make sense for the new type may render blank until re-entered. Test the change on a small set of records first.

## Deleting

Deleting an object removes it from navigation. **System objects** (such as Tasks) cannot be deleted or renamed.

## See also

* [Object Views](/data/objects/views)
* [Object Templates](/data/objects/templates)


## Related topics

- [Object Templates](/data/objects/templates.md)
- [Object Views](/data/objects/views.md)
- [Modifying Components](/surfaces/components/modify.md)
- [Component Filters](/surfaces/components/filters.md)
- [Saved Components](/surfaces/components/saved.md)