How to Rename in WPS on Windows

Last updated:July 23, 2026

Use Rename in WPS with 2 how-to topics, both available without membership, so you can choose the menu path or the direct name-edit path.

How-to Index

How-to Guide

1. Rename from the More Options menu

Entry: Left sidebar in the multidimensional table → More Options → Rename

  1. Open the target multidimensional table and find the table, view, or dashboard you want to rename in the left sidebar.
  2. Click the More Options button next to that item.
  3. Select Rename.
  4. When the name becomes editable, type the new name.
  5. Press Enter to save the change.

Success Criteria

  • Interface result: the old name changes to the new name in the sidebar.
  • Next action available: you can continue opening or editing the renamed item.

Tips While Using

  • Common mistake: clicking the More Options button for the wrong item changes the wrong target.
  • Environment note: if you do not have editing permission, the rename action may not be available.

2. Rename by double-clicking the name

Entry: Left sidebar in the multidimensional table → Double-click the item name

  1. Open the target multidimensional table and locate the table, view, or dashboard in the left sidebar.
  2. Double-click the current name.
  3. When the name becomes editable, type the new name.
  4. Click a blank area or press Enter to finish the rename.

Success Criteria

  • Interface result: the updated name appears in the left sidebar.
  • Next action available: you can switch to or edit the item immediately.

Tips While Using

  • Common mistake: a single click usually selects the item but does not enter name editing.
  • Environment note: duplicate names may not be accepted in the same multidimensional table.