Reorganize your files and folders by renaming them directly in Teams.

Rename a file in OneDrive

To rename a file in OneDrive:

  1. Select OneDrive  OneDrive icon​​​​​​​ in Teams.

  2. Find the file or folder you want to rename. If the file is under My Files, hover over it and select More actions More options button > Open file location.

  3. Hover over the file or folder and select More actions  More options button  > Rename.

  4. Enter the new name and select Update to save the new file name.

Rename a file in a channel

To rename a file in a channel:

  1. Select Teams Teams button in Teams.

  2. Select the team you want to delete a file from.

  3. Select the Files tab.

  4. Select More actions  More options button > Rename next to the file or folder.

  5. Enter the new name and select Rename​​​​​​​.

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