How do I rename a file or folder?

You can rename your files at any time using the Rename option in the file's Options menu.

Learn how to view your user files, group files, and course files.

Notes:

  • If you add a file to another area of Canvas (e.g. Modules or Assignments) and then rename the file in Course Files, the file rename will not update in any other Canvas location and must be changed manually. Please ensure that your file names are correct in Course Files before adding them to other content areas.
  • You cannot rename files that were submitted as part of an assignment.
  • You cannot rename files with a lock icon.

00:07: How do I rename a file? 00:09: In user or group files to rename a file click the line item 00:13: for the file. 00:15: Click the options icon then click the rename link. 00:19: In the text field change the name of the file to save the name of the file, 00:23: press the return Mac or enter PC key 00:27: or click the check button. To return to the previous title. 00:30: Click the cancel button. 00:33: View the new name of your file. 00:36: This guide covered how to rename a file.

Rename File or Folder

Rename File

Open and view your personal user files, group files, or course files.

To rename a file or a folder, click the line item for the file or folder [1].

Click the Options icon [2] and then click the Rename link [3].

Rename File

In the text field, change the name of the file or folder [1]. To save the changes, press the Return (Mac) or Enter (PC) key or click the Check icon [2]. To return to the previous title, click the Cancel icon [3].

Note: Renaming or removing the extension in the file name may strip the extension from the file when it is downloaded.

View File or Folder

View File

View the new name of your file or folder.