> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.box.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Rename Files And Folders

To **rename** a file or folder, **right-click** the item (or click the ellipses (**...**)), then select **Rename**. This will open up a text box where you can change the file name.

![File list with Rename option shown in the row actions menu.](https://mintcdn.com/product-docs/eGmBsXsUAf1Xqd2d/images/box-fundamentals/rename-file-more-options-menu.png?fit=max\&auto=format\&n=eGmBsXsUAf1Xqd2d\&q=85\&s=f5632533794c5d46722d5fdeac4ecffd)

You can also rename a file from the preview screen.

![File preview with editable file name field at the top of the screen.](https://mintcdn.com/product-docs/eGmBsXsUAf1Xqd2d/images/box-fundamentals/rename-file-from-preview.png?fit=max\&auto=format\&n=eGmBsXsUAf1Xqd2d\&q=85\&s=8bf9d980f2f8e42706fa1f9ed5fcf35d)

> [!NOTE]
>
> Folder paths have a limit of 255 characters so keep folder and file names as concise as possible to avoid running up against this limit.