> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.goguardian.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Change Item Type

> Change the item type of an existing assessment item without deleting and recreating it from scratch

You can update the item type while editing an item in Pear Assessment rather than deleting the item and starting from scratch. Any item type can be adjusted to a set of available options, and this can be done by accessing the item from the item bank, test library, or while editing an assigned test.

## Change Item Type in Edit Mode

1. When editing an item, click the dropdown in the top left corner of the screen to show all available item type options.
2. Select the new item type. Once the item type changes, edit and update the item as needed.

<img src="https://mintcdn.com/goguardian/Ndlw-_z_ycb5Y93a/images/screenshots/change-item-type/step-01.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=Ndlw-_z_ycb5Y93a&q=85&s=0b6d0e3ee1023100534d1911b80da00e" alt="Screenshot 2024-05-14 at 1.26.22 PM.png" width="1256" height="323" data-path="images/screenshots/change-item-type/step-01.png" />

3. Click **Save** to save the item and the test.

<Note>
  When editing an assigned test, follow the [proper process](/products/pear-assessment/fix-error-and-regrade-assigned-test) to make edits to a test that has already been assigned. Once the edits are made to the item, regrading options will be available.
</Note>

<img src="https://mintcdn.com/goguardian/Ndlw-_z_ycb5Y93a/images/screenshots/change-item-type/step-02.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=Ndlw-_z_ycb5Y93a&q=85&s=96f2e2f69364399f35788b795ebfbded" alt="Screenshot 2024-05-14 at 1.26.43 PM.png" width="1225" height="1054" data-path="images/screenshots/change-item-type/step-02.png" />

## FAQ

### Can I Change My Item to Any Item Type?

No. You can only change an item type to the following options:

* Multipart (for single part)
* Essay Rich text
* Essay plain text
* Drawing Response
* Classification
* Math, text and dropdown
* Text entry
* Drag and Drop
* Dropdown
* Text Entry label with image
* Drag and drop label with image
* Drop down label with image

### Will I Have to Add Back My Standards?

No. Changing the item type preserves the rubric, metadata, and solution.

### Will My Dynamic Parameters Carry Over to the New Item?

No. The correct answer block, dynamic parameter, UI settings, and question-specific settings will not carry over when the item type is updated.

## Resources

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Edit and Regrade an Assigned Test" href="/products/pear-assessment/fix-error-and-regrade-assigned-test">
    Follow the correct process to edit a test that has already been assigned and apply regrading options.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Create Questions in the Item Bank" href="/products/pear-assessment/create-questions-in-the-item-bank">
    Learn how to create and manage questions directly in the item bank.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Create Each Item Type" href="/products/pear-assessment/create-each-item-type">
    Step-by-step guidance for creating every available item type in Pear Assessment.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>