Editing a webgallery created in Bridge CS4

I have created several webgalleries in Bridge CS4 and would like to change some photos, etc. Is there a way to edit the galleries? I need to remove some photos and add a few more.
Thank you

Hi Zannie 13:
unfortunately, currently there is no way to edit a web gallary generated by Bridge CS4. you can re-create the gallery in bridge.
thanks!
Tony
Bridge QE

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