# Box - Update file metadata action
The Update file metadata action updates metadata fields for a file in Box. You can update metadata based on standard templates or apply custom metadata from another file.
# Input
Input field | Description |
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File ID | Enter the ID of the file you plan to update metadata for. |
Metadata template | Select the metadata template used in the file. |
Sample file ID with custom metadata | Enter the ID of a file containing custom metadata to apply. |
# Output
This action doesn't return output fields.
Last updated: 10/3/2025, 8:10:59 PM