How to Rename a Folder on Dropbox

This wikiHow teaches you how to change the name of a folder in the Dropbox desktop app and at Dropbox.com.

Method 1
Method 1 of 2:

Using the Desktop App

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    Open Dropbox. Its icon looks like a blue carton. It’s in the Windows/Start menu on a PC, and the Applications folder on a Mac.
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    Right-click the folder you want to rename.
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    Click Rename. The folder’s name should appear highlighted.
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    Type a new name for the folder. This will overwrite the highlighted text.
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    Press ↵ Enter or ⏎ Return. The folder is now renamed.
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Method 2
Method 2 of 2:

Using Dropbox.com

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    Open http://www.dropbox.com/login in a web browser. You can use any browser, such as Safari or Chrome, to open your Dropbox.
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    Type your login information and click Sign in.
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    Click My Files. It’s on the left side of the screen.
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    Hover the mouse over the folder you want to rename. A check box will appear next to the folder’s name.
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    Click the check box. This adds a check mark to the box, which means the folder is selected.
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    Click Rename. It’s in the column on the right side of the screen.
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    Type a new name for the folder.
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    Press ↵ Enter or ⏎ Return. The folder now appears with its new name.
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