> ## Documentation Index
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> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Rename Files And Folders

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To **rename** a file or folder, **right-click** the item (or click the ellipses (**...**)), then select **Rename**. This will open up a text box where you can change the file name.

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You can also rename a file from the preview screen.

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  **Note:** Folder paths have a limit of 255 characters so keep folder and files names as concise as possible to avoid running up against this limit.
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