You can rename your files at any time using the Rename option in the file's Options menu.
Learn more about how to view your personal user files, group files, and course files.
Notes:
- If you add a file to another area of Canvas (e.g. Modules or Assignments) and then rename the file in Course Files, the file rename will not update in any other Canvas location and must be changed manually. Please ensure that your file names are correct in Course Files before adding them to other content areas.
- You cannot rename files that were submitted as part of an assignment.
- You cannot rename files with a lock icon.
Rename File
Open and view your personal user files, group files, or course files.
To rename a file, click the line item for the file [1].
Click the Options icon [2], then click the Rename link [3].
In the text field, change the name of the file [1]. To save the name of the folder, press the Return (Mac) or Enter (PC) key or click the Check icon [2]. To return to the previous title, click the Cancel icon [3].
Note: Renaming or removing the extension in the file name may strip the extension from the file when it is downloaded.
View File
View the new name of your file.
