# Outcome Scope

See [Outcome Scope](https://docs.acorn.software/about-acorn/the-ontology-of-acorn#outcome-scope) in the Ontology of Acorn page to learn more.

## Changing an Outcome's Scope

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You can only adjust the Scope of an **Outcome with no Children**. The Scope of the Outcomes with Children is automatically computed based on the scope of their Children.
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To change an Outcomes' Scope that has no Children, do one of the following:

* **In Table View**
  * Click on the Outcome's Statement to open the Expanded View for that Outcome. 
  * On the right column under the Scope section switch between Small and Uncertain scope options.
* **In Map View**
  * Double click on the Outcome card to open the Expanded View for that Outcome. 
  * On the right column under the Scope section switch between Small and Uncertain scope options.