Edit a Retention Label for a taxonomy

Editing the retention label in the Taxonomy app does not affect the Retention label that is implemented in the Compliance Center, you need to export the retention label from the taxonomy app and import it to the Compliance Center. 

Note:  When a retention label is edited, it affects all taxonomy items where it is applied. If you want to edit the retention label for a specific taxonomy item, you need to copy the retention label for a specific taxonomy item and then edit the copy. For more details, refer to the Copy a Retention label for a taxonomy.

The following describes the steps to edit an existing retention label.

1.  Navigate to the taxonomy details page and click  icon for the lowest level in the taxonomy hierarchy (e.g. business-process level) where you want to edit the retention label.

A dropdown list is displayed.

2.  Click Edit.

The Taxonomy element is enabled for editing.

3.  Click the M365 Retention Label tab.

The M365 Retention Label tab is displayed.

4.  Click  icon against the Label Name.

The Warning dialog is displayed.

5.  Click Ok.

All the fields of the retention label are enabled to be edited.

6.  Make the necessary changes to the fields as required. For more details about the fields, refer to Add a Retention Label for a taxonomy.

7.  Click Save.

The retention label is updated.