In Trajaan, you cannot directly edit the text of an existing query once it has been created.
However, you can modify the labeling structure associated with that query, or completely remove the query and recreate it if needed.
What can be modified on an existing query?
You can:
✅ Add or remove labels
✅ Change the label assigned to a query
✅ Rename labels or columns
✅ Move your labeling logic to another column
✅ Delete a query entirely
You cannot:
❌ Edit the query text itself
❌ Modify the original keyword directly
If the query itself needs to change, the recommended approach is to:
Delete the existing query
Create a new query with the correct wording
Re-apply the appropriate labels and rules
How to modify labels associated with a query
There are several ways to update the labeling attached to existing queries.
Option 1 — Manually remove or change labels
You can directly edit labels from the query table.
To remove a label:
Click on the assigned label and deselect it.
The label will be deactivated or removed from the query
To assign a different label:
Select one or multiple queries
Assign another existing label
Or create a new label in a dedicated column
This is the fastest method for small manual adjustments.
Option 2 — Manage labels from the column settings
You can manage labels directly from the column configuration.
Access label management:
Click the label icon next to the column name
Or click the three dots menu (⋯) → View labels
From there, you can:
Rename labels
Delete labels
Add tags
Reorganize your label structure
Review existing rules
This is useful when you want to clean or standardize your taxonomy across a project.
Option 3 — Update the rules attached to a label
If your queries are automatically labeled using rules, you can modify the rule logic instead of editing queries manually.
To access rules:
Open the relevant column
Click the three dots menu (⋯)
Select Active rules
Rules allow you to automatically assign queries to labels based on conditions such as:
Contains
Does not contain
Combined keyword logic
Example:
contains “monster” AND contains “energy”
contains “red bull” AND not contains “sugar free”
Updating a rule will automatically impact all matching queries linked to that label.
⚠️ Note: It is currently not possible to directly move a rule from one column to another.
However, you can duplicate a rule and assign it to another column.
Reorganizing your query structure
If you want to completely redefine how your queries are organized, the easiest solution may be to:
Delete the existing column
Create a new column
Add updated labels and rules
This is particularly useful when:
Your taxonomy has changed
Your labels are no longer consistent
You want to rebuild a cleaner structure
Ways to add or reassign labels
Trajaan offers several methods to label your queries depending on your workflow.
Auto-labeling (AI-powered)
Automatically suggests labels based on frequent terms detected in your dataset.
Ideal for:
Large keyword lists
Fast first-pass organization
💡 Tip: Always review AI-generated labels before validating them.
Import company rules
You can import existing company labeling rules to:
Keep naming conventions consistent
Align teams and regions
Scale your taxonomy faster
Create a manual labeling column
You can also create an empty column and manually assign labels.
Best for:
Smaller datasets
Custom analyses
Specific segmentation needs
💡 Tip: Keep naming conventions consistent to simplify filtering and reporting.
Best practices for label management
To keep your dataset organized and scalable:
Use clear and consistent naming conventions
Avoid duplicate or overlapping labels
Keep labels short and descriptive
Regularly review your taxonomy with your team
Include synonyms and spelling variations in your rules
A well-structured labeling system makes dashboards easier to read and insights easier to interpret.
FAQ
Can I edit the text of a query?
No.
Once created, a query itself cannot be edited.
If you need to change the wording:
Delete the existing query
Create a new one
Can I modify labels attached to a query?
Yes.
You can:
Remove labels
Add new labels
Change the assigned label
Update the rule logic behind the label
Can I move a rule to another column?
Not directly.
However, you can duplicate the rule and assign it to a label in another column.
What happens if I update a rule?
All matching queries associated with that rule will automatically update based on the new conditions.
Is AI auto-labeling reliable?
Auto-labeling is designed to provide a strong starting point, but we recommend reviewing suggestions before validating them to ensure accuracy and consistency.