# Hide Code Items from a Code Type

1. Navigate to **System** > **Search Code Type** menu.
2. Please input the Code Type Id for the Code Item you wish to hide. If you don't have the exact Code Type Id, you can enter a keyword. Please ensure that you select the correct Code Type Id. If you are unsure, feel free to reach out to our Support Team for assistance in locating the appropriate Code Type Id of the code items to hide.

<figure><img src="https://1246578764-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FC21t2SaV2eKaLxvtR27D%2Fuploads%2Fz80J0Uo8SoCuXyWEM4dV%2Fimage.png?alt=media&#x26;token=841e3577-3afb-4e71-8f3a-976f67de1371" alt=""><figcaption><p>entering the Code Type Id of the code items to hide, e.g. <code>STUDY_SPECIALISATION</code></p></figcaption></figure>

3. Go to the 'ITEMS ASSOCIATED WITH CODE TYPE' section. You have two options for hiding items:&#x20;
   * (<mark style="color:green;">**A**</mark>) Click the Eye icon under the 'Visible' column for the item you wish to hide. It will instantly hide without saving.&#x20;
   * (<mark style="color:green;">**B**</mark>) Click (<mark style="color:red;">**1**</mark>) 'EDIT' next to the item you want to hide, which will open the 'CODE ITEM DETAILS' section below. (<mark style="color:red;">**2**</mark>) Set 'Visible' to 'Hidden' and (<mark style="color:red;">**3**</mark>) click 'SAVE CODE ITEM' to save your changes."

<figure><img src="https://1246578764-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FC21t2SaV2eKaLxvtR27D%2Fuploads%2FhO7vsujgRAbfqruMZq7g%2Fimage.png?alt=media&#x26;token=e2f40280-cff1-4bbd-883a-385386ec37e2" alt=""><figcaption><p>two options when hiding code items from a Code Type Id</p></figcaption></figure>

The Code Items will now be hidden within the dropdown list linked to the Code Type ID in the system.
