---
title: Edit automated test steps template
description: Edit an existing test template.
locale: en-US
canonical_url: https://www.servicenow.com/docs/r/australia/application-development/automated-test-framework-atf/atf-edit-template.html
release: australia
product: Automated Test Framework \(ATF\)
classification: automated-test-framework-atf
topic_type: task
last_updated: "2026-03-12"
reading_time_minutes: 1
breadcrumb: [Working with test step templates, Administering the Automated Test Framework \(ATF\), Automated Test Framework \(ATF\), Testing and debugging applications, Building applications]
---

# Edit automated test steps template

Edit an existing test template.

## Before you begin

Role required: atf\_test\_admin and atf\_test\_designer

## Procedure

1.  Navigate to **All** > **Automated Test Framework** > **Administration** > **Test Templates**.

    The system displays the **Test Templates** list.

2.  Click the row for the test template you want to edit.

    The system displays the Test Template form.

3.  In the **Test Template** field, click the lock icon \(\[Omitted image "icon-lock.png"\] Alt text: Lock icon\).

    The Test Template field unlocks and expands to allow editing.

4.  **Note:** You can delete steps anywhere in the list, but you can add steps only to the end of the list. You can re-order steps in a test after you add them using the template, but you cannot re-order steps in the template itself.

    Add or delete steps to the template.

    -   To delete a step, select that step, then click the **X** icon.
    -   To add a step, in the **Test Template** field, enter the name of the step to add.
5.  Continue adding and deleting test steps until it contains the steps you want.

6.  Click **Submit**.


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