# Editing the Job task description

You can edit the description of a specific task from the Task Details page.

## Before you begin

* You must have Editor (Author) permission on the space where the task is located to create or edit the task.
* You must have Operator (Execute) permission to edit or delete triggers.
* You must have Operator (Execute) permission on the space where the task is located to set task execution timeout.

## Procedure

1. Go to the details page of the task you want to edit.
2. Hover over the Description in the left panel.
3. Click the ![Edit](https://help.qlik.com/talend/en-US/management-console-user-guide/Resources/images/tmc-edit_task_icon.png) icon.
4. Change the text in the description field.
5. Click the ![Submit](https://help.qlik.com/talend/en-US/management-console-user-guide/Resources/images/tmc-save_workspace_change.png) icon to save your change.