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description: Learn how to edit expenses in Expensify, including restrictions and permissions.
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You can edit expenses in Expensify to update details like category, description, or attendees. However, some fields have restrictions based on the expense type and report status.
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# Edit an Expense
You can edit expenses in Expensify to update details like category, description, or attendees. However, some fields have restrictions based on the expense type and report status.

{% include selector.html values="desktop, mobile" %}
---

{% include option.html value="desktop" %}
# Edit an Expense

**On Desktop:**
1. Click the **Expenses** tab.
2. Select the expense you want to edit.
3. Click the field you want to change (e.g., category, description, attendees).
4. Make your changes and click **Save**.

{% include end-option.html %}

{% include option.html value="mobile" %}

**On Mobile:**
1. Tap the **Expenses** tab.
2. Select the expense you want to edit.
3. Tap **More Options**.
4. Update the relevant fields and tap **Save**.

{% include end-option.html %}

{% include end-selector.html %}
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# Expense Editing Rules

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## Submitted and Approved Expenses
- **Submitted expenses** can only be edited by an approver or Workspace Admin.
- **Approved expenses** cannot be edited unless they are reopened.
- **Approved expenses** cannot be edited unless they are reopened (also referred to as unapproved).
- **Expenses in a Closed report** cannot be edited.

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# Delete an Expense

Expenses can only be deleted by the submitter, and the report must be in the Open state.
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2. Select the expense you want to delete.
3. Click **Delete** and confirm.

{% include info.html %}
If the report has been submitted, you must retract it before deleting an expense.
{% include end-info.html %}
**Note:** If the report has been submitted, you must retract it before deleting an expense.

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# FAQ

## Who can edit an expense?
- **Expense owner**: Can edit expenses if the report is Open.
- **Approvers and Workspace Admins**: Can edit submitted expenses before final approval.
- **Finance teams**: May have additional permissions based on workspace settings.
- **Finance teams** might have additional permissions based on workspace settings.

## Why can’t I edit my expense amount?
Company card expenses have a fixed amount based on imported transaction data and cannot be changed.

## Can I edit an expense after it has been approved?
No, approved expenses cannot be edited unless the report is reopened.
No, approved expenses cannot be edited unless the report is reopened (unapproved).

## How do I update an expense on a submitted report?
If you need to edit an expense on a submitted report, contact an approver or Workspace Admin to reopen (un-approve) the report.

## How do I update an expense in a submitted report?
If you need to edit an expense in a submitted report, contact an approver or Workspace Admin to reopen the report.

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