The MODIFY ELEMENT command changes the characteristics of one or more elements. You can alter the following characteristics: o The concurrent attribute of the element o The history string that is inserted in the element history when the element is reserved or fetched o The element name o The notes string and related position attribute o The reference copy attribute of the element o The creation remark that is associated with the element o The review attribute Use the SHOW ELEMENT command to display element characteristics. If the history, notes, or position attribute is modified on an element that has the reference copy attribute, CMS creates an updated reference copy for the element.