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stacimalloy
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5 years ago
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Changed file name, but original file name is still associated with new file name

Hi.  I originally created a file for an individual person, but as I started uploading new pictures for the rest of the team, I changed the file name to represent the team name.   For example, the ori...
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    Mark
    5 years ago

    Hi stacimalloy 

     

    I assume you mean a folder and not file? If so no, the only way to change this is to actually set up, share and create a whole new folder. 

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stacimalloy
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5 years ago

Aww shoot!  I was worried that was going to be the answer 😞  Thank you for your help, Mark

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5 years ago

What is also worth noting here, however, is that when you share it the other person can rename and move it anywhere they like (as long as it isnt in to another share) without you knowing

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