# Consumables

The first table lists the consumables that are new. The second table lists the consumables identified as used.

![Consumable tab](/files/akRfHxhxJd3G3MTKYkb3)

## Add consumable in new status

* When consumable is created, you can select numbers of item is needed
* click on **Add consumables**

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You can add one or more consumable.
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The status of the consumable by default is **new**
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## Change a consumable in used status

* To change the status of a consumable, select it by the check box
* Click on **Actions** button
* Select **Give**
* Select groups or users
* Select the entry you want

![change status in used](/files/0JcwvHBGGNSPmcW4syLd)

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when the consumable is used, you can change the owner of this item by repeating the operation below
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## Change a consumable to back to stock

* To change the status of a consumable, select it by the check box
* Click on **Actions** button
* Select **Back to stock**
* Click on **Post**

![change status in back to stock](/files/qS96x1CBFdIwoHAy5igK)

## Delete a consumable

* To delete a consumable, select it by the check box
* Click on **Actions** button
* Select **Delete permanently**
* Click on **Post**

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You can delete a consumable whether it is **new** or **used**
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