Most edit symbols used in the IUCLID user interface are self-explanatory. The following table lists the most common ones.
| Edit symbol | Explanation |
| Add: Provides a new empty input area for an additional instance of the repeatable information, which can be a single field or a block of fields | |
| Down / Up: Changes the order of the repeatable information blocks | |
| Unfold / Fold: Opens or closes a data entry field or area | |
| Go to: Navigates to data associated to the data currently displayed | |
| Link: Brings up a pop up window in which the user can create or follow links to an inventory | |
| Flag: Set the flag system | |
| Freetext template: Adds a Freetext template to a text area | |
| Attachment: Adds a document to the current object | |
| Delete: Deletes current object |