# Update effects

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It is possible to update selective effects that have been modified. 

To do so:

1. Tap the effect to be updated once.
2. The fixtures using this effect are now selected.
3. Tap the same effect once again.
4. The fixtures using this effect are now actively in the programmer.
5. Modify the value of this effect.
6. Then, press Update. 
7. The **pop-up Update** opens. 

![](/img/grandma2/popup_update-effect_v3-3-e96f80.png)

_Update effect_

8. Tap Original content to toggle it to Add new content:\
   -To update the effect by the new values, tap Original content. Add new content is now displayed.\
   -If you would like to add additional data, on top of existing values, tap Add new content. Original content is now displayed. 
9. Now, tap Update Effect.
10. The effect is now updated.