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Try it!
Rename your file with a meaningful, descriptive name, so it's easy to find later.
Rename a file in an online app
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Select the file name at the top of the page.
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Enter a new name.
Changes are saved automatically in the Office Online apps.
Save a copy with a different name in a desktop app
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Select File > Save As.
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Select where you want to save the file.
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Enter a new file name.
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Select Save.
Rename a file in File Explorer or OneDrive
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Open File Explorer or OneDrive.
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Right-click the file and select Rename.
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Enter a new file name and press Enter.