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title: "Capture portfolio and program assumptions"
url: "https://help.altus.pro/pt/article/capture-portfolio-and-program-assumptions"
language: "pt"
last_updated: "2026-05-11T01:35:03.657Z"
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# Capture portfolio and program assumptions

While your organisation likely has a more specific definition of assumptions, an **assumption** is generally defined as a a condition that is expected to be true but cannot be confirmed. And like constraints, assumptions are typically external to the portfolio or program and therefore cannot be controlled by the team.

It is important to only base your plan on assumptions that you believe have a high likelihood of being true and should not be used to document conditions you need to be true to ensure successful delivery, but in fact are highly unlikely to be true.   
  
  
To capture program or portfolio assumptions:  
  
**Create new assumption**

1.  Ensure you have the appropriate portfolio or program open in **Portfolios.**  
     
2.  Click the **Assumptions** tab.  
     
3.  Click **+New Assumption.**  
     
4.  Fill in the **Name** field.  
      
    **Important:** It is mandatory and it should be clear and concise to help users identify the assumption in screens, reports, and dashboards.  
     
5.  Provide additional details in the remaining fields.  
     
6.  Click **Save and Close.**  
     

**Update assumptions**

1.  Ensure you have the appropriate portfolio or program open in **Portfolios.**  
     
2.  Click the **Assumptions** tab.  
     
3.  Click on the **Assumption** to be updated from the list.  
     
4.  Update any field, as required.  
     
5.  Click **Save & Close.**