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title: "Rename Solutions and Project Items | Microsoft Docs"
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# Rename Solutions and Project Items
  You can rename a solution and its project items in Solution Explorer.  
  
> [!NOTE]  
>  Projects and connections cannot be renamed.  
  
### To rename a solution or item  
  
1.  In Solution Explorer, select the solution or the project item that you want to rename.  
  
2.  On the **View** menu, click **Properties Window**.  
  
3.  In the Properties window, edit the **(Name)** property.  
  
## See Also  
 [Solution Explorer](solution-explorer.md)