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TERRACE_87
Collaborator | Level 10
6 months ago
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I can't rename a folder by clicking the pencil icon on the Dropbox website.

When I go to rename a folder by clicking the new pencil icon, the folder name is fully selected but I cannot unselect it. For example: I want to change the name of a folder. I click the pencil icon...
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  • Neal's avatar
    Neal
    4 months ago

    Just to clarify for any other members of the community reading, once you click the pencil icon beside folder names:

    • The highlighted text does not respond to a mouse click.
    • Typing a new name will overwrite the entire name.
    • You can select exactly where you want to edit the original name using the left and right arrow keys.
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TERRACE_87
Collaborator | Level 10
5 months ago

Often I just want to change the text format slightly, like moving a dash. I don't want to delete the entire name.

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Neal
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5 months ago

Hi TERRACE_87​,

I just wanted to follow back up and let you know we're still looking into this. 

Are you still experiencing this issue?

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