To rename a desktop icon

1.

Right-click the desktop icon that you want to rename.

2.

Click Rename.

3.

Type the name that you want to appear under the icon.

Note

You can use letters, numbers, spaces, and some punctuation marks in desktop icon names. You cannot use these characters in icon names: \ : / * ? " > < |

You can also rename an icon by slowly clicking the name twice and then typing the new name.

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Related Topics

Turn off the desktop icon grid

Add a desktop icon

Remove unused desktop icons

Arrange your desktop icons


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