Editing document library names is a common task for SharePoint administrators and users. Whether you need to correct a typo, update the name to better reflect the library’s contents, or simply make it easier to find, changing the name of a document library is a quick and easy process.
To edit a document library name without a title, simply hover the cursor over the library name and click the ellipsis (…) that appears. From the drop-down menu, select “Edit.” The document library name will then become editable. Make your changes and click “Save.” The document library name will be updated immediately.
If you need to edit the name of a document library that is part of a site template, you will need to edit the site template itself. To do this, navigate to the “Site Contents” page and click on the “Site Templates” link. Find the site template that contains the document library you want to edit and click on the “Edit” link. The site template will open in edit mode. Navigate to the document library you want to edit and click on the “Edit” link. The document library name will then become editable. Make your changes and click “Save.” The document library name will be updated in all sites that use the site template.
Update the Library Name in SharePoint Online
Navigating to the Document Library Settings
To edit the name of a document library in SharePoint Online, you’ll need to access its settings. Here are the detailed steps:
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Open the Document Library: Navigate to the SharePoint site containing the document library you wish to edit. Click on the "Libraries" tab in the left navigation pane to view a list of all libraries.
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Click on the Document Library Name: Locate the document library in the list and click on its name. This will open the library’s main page.
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Access the Settings Menu: Click on the gear icon in the top-right corner of the page. This will open a dropdown menu. Select "Settings" from the menu options.
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Enter the Library Settings Page: You will now be on the library’s settings page. This page provides various options for configuring and managing the library.
Editing the Library Name
Once you’ve reached the library settings page, follow these steps to edit the library name:
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Locate the "Name" Field: Scroll down the settings page until you find the "Name" field. This field contains the current name of the library.
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Edit the Library Name: Click on the "Name" field to edit it. Enter the new name you want for the library.
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Click "Save": After entering the new library name, click on the "Save" button at the bottom of the page. This will save your changes and update the library name.
| Step | Action |
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| 1 | Navigate to the SharePoint site containing the document library. |
| 2 | Click on the "Libraries" tab in the left navigation pane. |
| 3 | Locate the document library in the list and click on its name. |
| 4 | Click on the gear icon in the top-right corner of the page and select "Settings." |
| 5 | Scroll down the settings page until you find the "Name" field. |
| 6 | Click on the "Name" field to edit it. |
| 7 | Enter the new name for the library. |
| 8 | Click on the "Save" button at the bottom of the page. |
Modify the Library Name in Microsoft Teams
To modify a library name within Microsoft Teams, follow the steps outlined below:
Step 1: Access the Library
Navigate to the team site where the library is located. Click on the “Files” tab and select the library you wish to rename.
Step 2: Edit the Library Name
Click on the three dots (…) in the command bar at the top right of the library window. Select “Details” from the menu. In the “Details” pane, click on the pencil icon next to the library name to edit it.
Step 3: Enter a New Library Name
Type in the new name for the library in the provided field. Click on the “Save” button to save the changes.
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| Changing the library name does not impact the content of the library or any links or permissions associated with it. However, it is recommended to inform team members of the name change to avoid confusion. |
Step 4: Verify the Name Change
After saving the changes, the library name will be updated in the team site. You can verify the change by refreshing the page or navigating back to the “Files” tab and checking the library name.
Rename the Library Name in OneDrive for Business
To rename a document library in OneDrive for Business and update the SharePoint site URL, follow the below steps:
- Open the OneDrive for Business website and navigate to the desired document library.
- Click the “Information” button in the top right corner.
- Enter the new library name in the “Name” field and optionally update the SharePoint site URL in the “Site Address” field.
- Click “Save” to apply the changes.
Additional Details:
| Field | Description |
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| Name | Enter the new name for the document library. |
| Site Address | Update the SharePoint site URL associated with the document library (optional). |
| Save | Click to apply the changes and rename the library. |
Note: Renaming a document library can impact any existing links or references to it, so be sure to update any necessary information accordingly.
Change the Library Name in SharePoint On-Premises
Before you edit a document library name in SharePoint On-Premises, you must have the necessary permissions.
To change the document library name, follow these steps:
- Open the document library.
- Click the “Settings” icon.
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- Click the “Library settings” link.
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- Under the “General Settings” section, change the “Name” field.
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Field Description Name The name of the document library. Description A description of the document library. - Click the “Save” button.
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Retitle the Library Name from Command Line
To retitle the library name from the command line, you can use the following steps:
1. Open a command prompt as an administrator.
2. Navigate to the directory where the SharePoint Online Management Shell is installed.
3. Run the following command, replacing [oldlibraryname] with the current name of the library and [newlibraryname] with the new name you want to give it:
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Set-PnPListItem -List [oldlibraryname] -Identity 1 -Values @{“Title”=”newlibraryname”}
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4. Press Enter.
5. Verify that the library name has been changed by browsing to the library in the browser or by running the following command:
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Get-PnPListItem -List [oldlibraryname] -Identity 1
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How to Edit a Document Library Name
To edit the name of a document library:
- Navigate to the document library you want to rename.
- Click the “Settings” icon (gear icon) in the top-right corner of the page.
- Select “Library settings” from the drop-down menu.
- In the “General Settings” section, enter the new name for the document library in the “Name” field.
- Click the “OK” button to save your changes.
People also ask
How do I change the name of a document library in SharePoint?
To change the name of a document library in SharePoint, follow the steps outlined above.
Can I change the name of a document library after it has been created?
Yes, you can change the name of a document library after it has been created. Follow the steps outlined above to do so.
What is the maximum length of a document library name?
The maximum length of a document library name is 255 characters.
