# Change a stream's description

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Stream descriptions can be used to explain the purpose of a stream and link to
usage guidelines, resources, or related streams.

Stream descriptions support Zulip's standard [Markdown
formatting][markdown-formatting], with the exception that image previews are
disabled. Use Markdown formatting to include a link to a website, Zulip
[message][message-link], or [topic][topic-link] in the stream description:
`[link text](URL)`.

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{tab|desktop-web}

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1. Select a stream.

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1. Click the **pencil** (<i class="fa fa-pencil"></i>) icon
   to the right of the stream name, and enter a new description.

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{tab|mobile}

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1. Tap **Stream settings**.

1. Tap **Edit stream**, and enter a new description.

1. Tap **Save**.

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[markdown-formatting]: /help/format-your-message-using-markdown
[message-link]: /help/link-to-a-message-or-conversation#get-a-link-to-a-specific-message
[topic-link]: /help/link-to-a-message-or-conversation#get-a-link-to-a-specific-topic