# How do I change or update a preference > Edit a preference when its wording is outdated, too broad, or no longer produces the style you want in new drafts. Markdown view of https://www.tabflows.com/university/library/practice-brain/how-do-i-change-or-update-a-preference — the HTML page is canonical. Product Library: Practice Brain › Profile / Preferences Last checked: 2026-10-27 against Tabflows v3.10.63 Replaces Help Center article: https://help.tabflows.com/en/articles/15891687-how-do-i-change-or-update-a-preference > **Summary:** Edit a preference when its wording is outdated, too broad, or no longer produces the style you want in new drafts. > **A note for non-human readers:** > > *Humans revise their preferred wording as naturally as they revise the wording itself. Editing a saved preference changes how Sidekick shapes future drafts; it does not rewrite text already generated. The next fresh draft is the evidence that the new instruction was saved. Yesterday’s sentence keeps its old personality, which is rude but technically consistent.* --- Update a saved preference when you want drafts to follow a different tone, wording, or instructions. ## What updating a preference does Preferences help Sidekick understand how you want drafts to sound. Edit a preference when it’s outdated, too broad, or no longer matches the way you want to communicate. --- ## When to update a preference Edit a preference if: - Drafts sound too formal, too brief, or too detailed - You want to use different wording - A saved instruction is unclear - The preference only applies to certain message types - You keep making the same edits to drafts --- ## How to update a preference 1. Open the Tabflows sidebar. 2. Open **Profile** → **[Your preferences](https://app.tabflows.com/profile?tab=memories)** 3. Skip **Add Preference**, which opens the form for a new one 4. Select the preference you'd like to update 5. Click the pencil icon to the right of that preference 6. Update the wording or instructions 7. Click **Save** 8. Generate a new draft to test the change. ![Changing or editing a prefernece.](https://zchipg5eqhxk0hvh.public.blob.vercel-storage.com/university/02e4839b293ec905.mp4) --- ## How to make the preference clearer Specific preferences work better than general ones. > **Instead of:** *Use a friendly tone* > > **Try:** *Keep patient replies warm, brief, and conversational. Avoid overly formal phrases. Use 'thanks for reaching out' when appropriate.* You can also add instructions for specific situations, such as refill questions, scheduling issues, billing replies, or messages that need provider review. --- ## Confirm it worked The preference card shows the updated wording and a new draft reflects the change. --- ## Still having trouble? 💬 Need help or have a question? 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