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Step-by-Step Plan for Updating Event Descriptions via CSV Import

we want to update event descriptions for selective events in the lexicon via CSV Import, think comprehensively and step by step. evaluate and share a step by step plan to go about the same without creating bad data, appending wrong description against wrong evetn or creating event that dont exist in lexicon. how do i do it effectively without creating bad data

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Updating Event Descriptions in Lexicon via CSV Import
Here's a comprehensive step-by-step plan to update event descriptions for selective events in Mixpanel's Lexicon using CSV import without creating bad data:
Step 1: Export Current Lexicon Data
First, export your current Lexicon data to have an accurate starting point: 1. Navigate to Lexicon in your Mixpanel project 2. Click the "Export" button in the top right corner 3. Select "Events & Properties" in the export panel 4. Submit the request and wait for the email with the download link 5. Download the CSV file (valid for 14 days)Lexicon: Export and Import Lexicon Data
Step 2: Prepare Your CSV File
Carefully modify only the descriptions for your selected events: 1. Open the exported CSV in a spreadsheet application 2. Locate only the specific events you want to update 3. Modify only the description fields for these events 4. Do not change event names, property names, or any other fields 5. Do not add new events that don't exist in your project 6. Save the file in CSV format
Step 3: Review Your Changes
Before importing, verify your changes: 1. Double-check that you've only modified descriptions for existing events 2. Ensure no event names were accidentally changed 3. Verify that no new events were added 4. Confirm that the CSV structure matches the original export format
Step 4: Import the Updated CSV
Import your modified CSV back into Lexicon: 1. Go to Lexicon and click "Import" in the top right 2. Select your modified CSV file 3. Review the preview of changes carefully 4. By default, only the events included in your CSV will be updated 5. Do NOT check the option to "overwrite your entire data dictionary" unless intendedLexicon: Export and Import Lexicon Data
Step 5: Verify the Import
After importing, verify that your changes were applied correctly: 1. Check that only the intended event descriptions were updated 2. Confirm that no new events were created 3. Verify that all other event metadata remains unchanged
Best Practices to Avoid Bad Data
- Work with a copy of the exported CSV to preserve the original - Use version control if multiple people are making changes - Consider documenting your changes in a separate document - For large projects, update descriptions in smaller batches - If you're on an Enterprise plan, use Data Standards to enforce consistencyData Standards: Keep Your Data Clean and ConsistentBy following these steps carefully, you can effectively update event descriptions in Lexicon without creating bad data or introducing errors into your Mixpanel implementation.
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Updating Event Descriptions in Lexicon via CSV Import

Step 1: Export Current Lexicon Data

Step 2: Prepare Your CSV File

Step 3: Review Your Changes

Step 4: Import the Updated CSV

Step 5: Verify the Import

Best Practices to Avoid Bad Data