# How to update a case status

You can update the case status either from the individual case page or from the **Cases table**.

**Finalized** case status can be applied only from the individual case page to prevent unintended [case completion](/emedgene/emedgene-analyze-manual/case-completion-and-reporting.md).

### On the [individual case page](/emedgene/emedgene-analyze-manual/reviewing_a_case/individual_case_page.md)

{% stepper %}
{% step %}
Open the case page.
{% endstep %}

{% step %}
In the top bar, select the dropdown (<i class="fa-chevron-down">:chevron-down:</i>) icon next to the current case status.
{% endstep %}

{% step %}
Select the new status you want to apply.
{% endstep %}
{% endstepper %}

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### In the [Cases table](/emedgene/emedgene-analyze-manual/getting_around_the_platform/cases_tab/cases_table.md)

{% stepper %}
{% step %}
Open the **Cases** **tab**.
{% endstep %}

{% step %}
In the **Cases table**, locate the relevant case row and select the case status.
{% endstep %}

{% step %}
From the dropdown menu, select the new status.
{% endstep %}
{% endstepper %}

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