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Learn how to manage labeling classes in your annotation jobs, including adding new classes, editing existing ones, and protecting classes from accidental changes.

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Step 1: Add a New Class

Use the bottom of the labeler right panel to add new class entries. Add New Class When adding a class, you can specify:
  • Class Name: The name of the annotation class
  • Super Class (optional): Used to group classes of the same family together for certain model training purposes

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Step 2: Edit or Remove a Class

Once a class is created, you have options to manage it. Edit or Remove Class For each class, you can:
  • Edit: Click the edit button to enter edit mode
  • Remove: Click the trash button to remove this class
Note: Removing a class will also remove all associated annotations with this class.

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Step 3: Modify Class Properties

When in edit mode, you can modify various properties of the class. Edit Class Properties You can modify:
  • Class Name: Change the name of the class
  • Super Class Name: Update or add a super class grouping
  • Class Color: Adjust the color used to display this class in annotations
After making changes:
  • Click the ✓ (tick emoji) to save your changes
  • Click the ✕ (cross emoji) to cancel changes

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Step 4: View Associated Annotations

Each class displays the number of annotations associated with it. View Annotation Count This helps you track which classes are being used and how extensively they’ve been annotated.

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Step 5: Lock Classes to Prevent Changes

Users of the workspace can click the lock button to lock/unlock class edits to protect against mistaken changes. Lock Classes When classes are locked:
  • Other users cannot make edits to existing classes
  • Other users cannot remove existing classes in this job
  • This protects your class structure from accidental modifications

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