---
title: Reset a step
description: Learners can reset steps to retake or submit an assignment.
source: intercom
original: https://help.pathwright.com/en/articles/501898-reset-a-step
retrieved: 2026-11-09
visibility: public
date: 2022-03-23
author: /people/pathwright-team.person.md
intercom-id: "501898"
collection: Tips for learners
section: Learning
---

# Reset a step

Your teacher may give you the opportunity to reset and retake certain steps. If you have permission to retake, here's how to reset your step.

## Reset quizzes

As you take a practice quiz, you will need to submit a response for every short answer or essay answer question. If you reach the **"Complete step"** button at the bottom of the screen and it's still locked, you may have missed a question. Finish answering all the questions, and then you'll be able to mark the step as complete.

If you are permitted to retake the quiz, there will be an option to **"Reset"** after you have marked the step as complete. The reset button will appear below the **"Complete step"** button, which will now show the "Next" step.

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Clicking **"Reset"** on a quiz will make each question editable but will keep any text you entered previously. You can now edit any question and click the **"Complete Step"** button again to overwrite your last attempt.

Warning: on some older courses, if you navigate away from the page or refresh the page, your work will be lost and you will need to reenter all responses.

## Reset submissions

Similarly, clicking **"Reset"** on a step that requires a file submission will allow you to remove previous file uploads and/or upload new files. Click the **"Complete Step"** button again when you are ready to submit your new files.