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Change File Name

Android

All files are required to have a filename. To change file name:

Tap and open a File > Tap ⋮ > Tap Rename.

You are not able to add the following symbols \/:*?”<>| as these characters are not recognised as filename on some operating system (e.g. Windows). JotterPad overrides the illegal symbol with a hyphen symbol.

iOS

Method 1: Tap on a file and hold to reveal context menu > Tap 'Rename'.

Method 2: Tap and open a file > Tap … icon (top right hand corner of your screen) > Tap Rename.

You are not able to add the following symbols /:*?<>| as these characters are not recognised as filename on some operating system (e.g. Windows). JotterPad overrides the illegal symbol with a hyphen symbol.

Mac

Method 1:

Rename in the editor.

To rename a file in editor, click on the file name > Edit the Name field.

Method 2:

Right click to rename file.

To rename a file in file directory, right click on the File > Select Rename. Please note that you can only rename a downloaded text file in cloud storage. A downloaded text file is indicated by a green tick cloud icon.

Web

In your Workspace > Locate the File that you would like to rename > Click on the ⋮ icon > Select Rename.

Updated on: 25/07/2022

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