How to Edit or Delete a Doodle Poll

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Workaround available Web Updated November 13, 2026Based on 3 user reportsHow we research

Quick answer

Edit open polls with Edit > Save, reopen closed ones from the dashboard, and delete via the three-dot menu. Past slots cannot be modified.

Most likely fix: Edit an open poll

How to fix it

Try these in order — the most common fix is first.

  1. 1. Edit an open poll

    1. Log in, open the poll, click Edit, change, click Save
    2. Participants get an email to review their responses
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  2. 2. Reopen a closed poll

    1. Dashboard > Upcoming Events > click the event tile > Reopen > Edit
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  3. 3. Delete a poll

    1. Dashboard > three vertical dots next to the poll > Delete
    2. Only polls you created while logged in; deleting cannot be undone
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  4. 4. Remove a participant response

    1. Pro only: poll tile > three dots beside the name > Delete
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Symptoms

You can't find how to change, reopen or remove a poll.

Why it happens

  • Past dates are locked
  • You are not the creator or not logged in
  • Poll is closed

This guide also covers

  • how to delete doodle poll
  • doodle edit poll
  • doodle reopen poll
  • doodle remove participant

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