How to Rename View Names in WPS on Windows

Use Modify View Name through 3 how-to topics, all available without membership; choose double-click renaming, the three-dot menu workflow, or the right-click menu workflow from the index below.

How-to Index

How-to Guide

1. Rename a View by Double-Clicking the Name

Entry point: Left navigation pane → double-click the view name

1. In the left navigation pane, double-click the view name that you want to rename.
2. When the view name enters edit mode, type the new name.
3. Press Enter, or click another area to confirm the change.

Success Criteria

• On-screen result: The view name updates to the new text.
• What you can do next: You can continue switching, editing, or managing the view.

Tips While Using

• Common mistake: A single click usually selects the view but does not enter name editing mode.
• Environment note: Make sure the target view is visible in the left navigation pane.

2. Rename a View from the Three-Dot Menu

Entry point: Left navigation pane → view name → three-dot menu → Rename

1. In the left navigation pane, move the pointer over the view name that you want to rename.
2. Click the three-dot menu next to the view name.
3. In the menu that appears, click Rename.
4. Type the new view name.
5. Press Enter, or click another area to confirm the change.

Success Criteria

• On-screen result: After the menu closes, the left-side list shows the new view name.
• What you can do next: You can continue using the same menu for other view management actions.

Tips While Using

• Common mistake: If the pointer is not over the target view, the three-dot menu may not appear.
• Environment note: Make sure the current view list is expanded and available for interaction.

3. Rename a View from the Right-Click Menu

Entry point: Left navigation pane → right-click the view name → Rename

1. In the left navigation pane, right-click the view name that you want to rename.
2. In the context menu, click Rename.
3. Type the new view name.
4. Press Enter, or click another area to confirm the change.

Success Criteria

• On-screen result: After the context menu closes, the target view shows the new name.
• What you can do next: You can continue using the right-click menu for other view management actions.

Tips While Using

• Common mistake: If you right-click outside the target view, the correct menu may not open.
• Environment note: This workflow requires a mouse right-click action.