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7fdrnme
Explorer | Level 4
3 years ago
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Auto Rename with Keywords - Placement

I am trying to auto-rename files using keywords. I know how to generally do that, but how do I automate having the keyword added to the end of the filename?
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  • Walter's avatar
    Walter
    3 years ago

    Thanks for clarifying that for me 7fdrnme

     

    So, what you need to do in this case, is move the keyword's box after the filename's box when setting up or editing the automation rules for the folder you've applied this naming convention on. 

     

    Here's a screenshot of what I'm referring to, so I can help you visualize: 

     

     

    I hope this helps!

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Walter
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3 years ago

Hey there 7fdrnme, thanks for using Dropbox and happy 2023!

 

Can you please clarify if you're referring to our naming conventions feature and the automation options outlined here?

 

Let me know and we'll take it from there. 

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    7fdrnme
    Explorer | Level 4
    3 years ago

    I am talking about the naming conventions feature. Here is an example:

     

    Keyword that is auto-applied = John Smith

    Filename that is manually entered = text

     

    File with filename "text" gets auto-renamed to "text John Smith"

    • Walter's avatar
      Walter
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      3 years ago

      Thanks for clarifying that for me 7fdrnme

       

      So, what you need to do in this case, is move the keyword's box after the filename's box when setting up or editing the automation rules for the folder you've applied this naming convention on. 

       

      Here's a screenshot of what I'm referring to, so I can help you visualize: 

       

       

      I hope this helps!

      • 7fdrnme's avatar
        7fdrnme
        Explorer | Level 4
        3 years ago

        Walter Thank you! That helped! I didn't realize I could move the parts of the filename around.

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