Rename an Item in a Package

You can rename any file or folder that is contained in a package. Long document names are supported for package items, but special reserved characters are not allowed.

When renaming items in a package, file and folder names at the same level within a package must be unique. Therefore, if you attempt to assign a duplicate name to a package item, you receive an error. If two distinct package files must keep the same name, you can either create a new package for the additional file or create a separate folder for it in the same package.

Warning! Renaming a package item that is linked to a document creates broken links in your content. Because the Broken Links tool does not penetrate packages, it cannot detect when links to package files are broken. If you need to rename a package item, you should do so before linking to it from your content.

Tip: If you plan to localize your content, you should consider a language-neutral naming convention for package items. This will help you avoid having to re-create links to package files in the translated content.

To rename an item in a package:

1. Open the package in the Package Editor.
2. Select the package item.
3. Click the document name or press the F2 key to start edit mode.

   You can also right-click a document and choose Rename.

4. Type the document name.
5. Press ENTER to save your changes.

   You can also click anywhere outside the document name to save your changes.