Rename a folder in Outlook 2016 for Windows
After you create a folder or sub-folder you can rename it. This guide explains how.
Instructions
1. Right-mouse-click on the folder you wish to rename and select Rename Folder from the available options list.
![Fig 1. Rename Folder option on right-click… Fig 1. Rename Folder option on right-click…](https://www.ucl.ac.uk/isd/sites/isd/files/styles/medium_image/public/migrated-images/rename-folder1.png?itok=flrlku9c)
Fig 1. Rename Folder option on right-click
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2. You will now be prompted to edit the name of the folder you have selected. Enter the new name and press enter on your keyboard to save.
![Fig 2. Example of renaming a folder… Fig 2. Example of renaming a folder…](https://www.ucl.ac.uk/isd/sites/isd/files/styles/medium_image/public/migrated-images/rename-folder2.png?itok=tgloANmK)
Fig 2. Example of renaming a folder
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