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Seetharaman G.'s avatar
Seetharaman G.
New member | Level 1
9 years ago
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No option to rename photos

There is no renaming option in the drop-down on the top right corner when I select a photo on the timeline or even when I click on the thumbnail and open it. The only way I can rename a photo is by clicking on 'show in folder' in the drop-down, and then doing it there. This is very basic so its absence is annoying. Any suggestions? 

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  • Rich's avatar
    Rich
    9 years ago

    You can only rename files in the Files view. You cannot do it from the Timeline.

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  • Rich's avatar
    Rich
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    9 years ago

    You can only rename files in the Files view. You cannot do it from the Timeline.

  • dbuser's avatar
    dbuser
    New member | Level 2
    9 years ago

    Yes, such a basic feature lacking from Photos mode in the browser.

     

    The iOS app (and maybe Android also?) Photos mode does allow you Rename from Photos mode. So that's one possible workaround.

  • cmf1's avatar
    cmf1
    New member | Level 2
    5 years ago

    I am replying to your previous solution because I cannot find the answer to my question anywhere, nor has Dropbox Support been able to help me.

    I need to rename a video file. I have clicked on the ... next to the file, but there is no option to Rename there. I'm at a dead end and hope you can help.

    Thank you so much.

  • Walter's avatar
    Walter
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    5 years ago

    Hi cmf1; I'm sorry for the late response.

     

    I was wondering if you're still having issues with this in which case a screenshot of the options you get would be very helpful so please send us one so we can have a visual too.

     

    Thanks a bunch! 

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