Rename SharePoint Document Library

Summary

How to rename a SharePoint Document Library

Body

By default, the main Library for a SharePoint site is named Documents. SharePoint site owners and admins can rename the site's Documents Library to match the site name. This allows for easier identification as the Document folder for the site when synced to the user's Desktop using the OneDrive client and when viewing in OneDrive online Shared with me tab.

Instructions 

  1. From SharePoint Online, navigate to the SharePoint site.
  2. Click on Site Contents from the left navigation pane.
  3. Click the three dots to the right of the Documents folder and click Settings.
  4. Under General Settings, click List name, description, and navigation. Fill in the desired name in the Name field and click Save.

Environment

  • SharePoint

 

Details

Details

Article ID: 137322
Created
Fri 12/17/21 1:56 PM
Modified
Thu 10/27/22 7:52 AM
Applies To
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