# Request changes to a LabelRules release

Reopen the original submission and request a clear correction instead of approving a requirement that is not yet settled.

Source: https://help.smartfact.ai/automation/guides/labels-release-review-changes

Audience: Reviewer

Reopen the original submission and request a clear correction instead of approving a requirement that is not yet settled.

## Request changes to a LabelRules release

1. **Load the current LabelRules release work**

   Load the current LabelRules release work

   Read the frozen candidate and the independent expected label decisions before reviewing them.

2. **Open the saved LabelRules submission**

   Open the saved LabelRules submission

   Reopen the author’s original complete release proposal and read its proof again. Do not rebuild the author’s proposal as the reviewer.

3. **Request a change before release**

   Request a change before release

   A passing software check does not settle an unclear requirement. Choose Request changes when the release is not ready for your approval.

4. **Explain what needs to change**

   Explain what needs to change

   Give the author a clear correction or question to resolve before submitting another release.

5. **Return the release with your explanation**

   Return the release with your explanation

   Save the request for changes against this exact submission. This does not approve or activate it.

[Watch or practise this chapter](https://help.smartfact.ai/automation/demo?guide=labels-release-review-changes&chapter=request-changes&audience=office)

The author must resolve the review and submit the appropriate corrected work. No activation occurs.