In plain English
This is about having authority to make changes, not only to view something. It covers altering information or settings that are already present for the relevant account or item.
In context
As an access option or badge, “can edit” communicates that the person is allowed to modify existing information or settings for the relevant account or item.
- Situation
- SaaS sign-in, invitations, roles, permissions, and account status
- What it communicates
- labels an access option or badge that allows changes.
Meaning limits
By itself, the term does not establish any permission other than changing existing information or settings for the relevant account or item.
Examples
“Nadia can edit the saved address, but Owen can only view it.”
“Set Owen to can edit for the account instead of leaving him at can view.”