# Managing Rendition Types

Renditions are files, other than the source file, that users can add to documents. A single document can have multiple renditions. Each has a different rendition type, which describes the kind or purpose of the rendition. Vault includes several rendition types and you can create additional types if needed.

<a id="accessing"></a>Admins can view and edit a list of rendition types from **Admin > Configuration > Rendition Types**. The **Rendition Types** page shows the name of the type and whether it is standard or custom.

## How to Create Rendition Types {#adding}

You can add a new rendition type by clicking on the **Create** button. Only the _Rendition Type_ field is required. Enter the type name and click **OK**.



## How to Rename Rendition Types {#maintaining}

Renaming a rendition type does not remove any existing renditions of that type, but immediately updates the name in the **Renditions** area of the Doc Info page. To rename a rendition type:

  1. From the **Rendition Types** page, click on the type to edit.
  2. Click **Edit** and enter a new name.
  3. Click **Save**.

## How to Delete Rendition Types {#delete}

You can only delete rendition types if no rendition of that type exists for a document and the type is not standard. To delete a rendition type:

  1. From the **Rendition Types** page, click on the type to delete.
  2. Click **Delete**.
  3. Click **Continue** in the confirmation dialog.

## How to Use New Rendition Types {#viewing}

To use a rendition, you must apply it to one or more document types. You can do this from **Admin > Configuration > Document Types** by editing _Base Document_ or a specific document type, subtype, or classification. Specify the renditions that apply to a specific document type from the _Rendition Types_ field. To stop using a rendition type, remove it from the field.

_Viewable Rendition_ is automatically applied to all document types and is not removable.