# Name graphic objects

Objects (and groups of objects) are automatically given a name and number when you create them, for example NumericInputEnable4. If desired, you can assign a more meaningful name to the object, for example Conveyor_speed_input.

The object name appears in the status bar, diagnostics bar, Property Panel, and Object Explorer in FactoryTalk View Studio, and in diagnostics log messages at run time.

The name must start with a letter, and cannot contain spaces. You can use the underscore character (_).

## To name an object in the Property Panel

1. Select the object.
2. In the Property Panel, click the Properties tab.
3. Double-click the (Name) row, and then type the name.

## To name an object in its Properties dialog box

1. Double-click the object to open its Properties dialog box.
2. Click the Common tab.
3. In the Name box, type the name.

## To name a group object

1. Select the group object.
2. In the Property Panel, click the Properties tab.
3. Double-click the (GroupName) row, and then type the name.

## See also

Select graphic objects

Object Explorer

Graphics editor