Are you able to directly modify a standard template?

• A. Yes
• B. Only with Epic support
• C. No
• D. Only with purchasing license

Answer: (C)

Directly editing a standard template is not allowed because those templates serve as the fixed baseline the system ships with. They’re treated as read-only to keep things consistent for all users and to avoid unintended changes when the software is updated. If you need a customized version, you should create a new template by copying or cloning the standard one and then modify the copy. This approach preserves the original template, makes customization safer and auditable, and aligns with typical change-management practices. You’ll usually need appropriate admin permissions to create the copy, but you don’t edit the original template in place.