[DC] Update an objective

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The progress of an objective is automatically calculated based on the progress of its key results. For this reason, you cannot manually update an objective’s progress value.

While you can't update progress directly, you can keep your objective up to date by changing its status and adding weekly progress notes. This helps your team and stakeholders stay informed without needing to open each individual OKR.

How to update the objective

Go to the objective's page you want to update.
Click Update. You’ll find this button at the top of the objective page.
Choose a date. By default, the date is set to today, but you can change it to a past date and/or time.
Choose the objective’s current status. If you have previously updated the objective, you will also be able to view its prior status.
Write a brief update describing the current progress, blockers, or achievements. Think of it as a quick note to anyone following the objective.
Click Update objective.

Your update will be saved and visible in the objective's history.