# Rename components

The following components can be renamed:

- Displays
- Libraries
- Images
- Parameters
- Local Messages
- Information Messages
- Data log Models
- Macros

## To rename a component

1. Select the component in the Explorer window.
2. Right-click the component and select Rename.
3. In the Rename dialog box, type the new name in the To text box.
4. Click OK.

   Tip: | The rename function changes the component name shown in the Explorer window and the file name listed in Windows Explorer. Rename components within FactoryTalk View Studio. Do not rename files using Windows Explorer. A component name and its path can be up to 256 characters.

## See also

Use the Explorer window

Create new components

Delete components

Rename components