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title: Rename a Database Diagram
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# Rename a Database Diagram (Visual Database Tools)
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You can rename a database diagram in Object Explorer. Requires ALTER permission on the database.  
  
### To rename a database diagram  
  
1.  In Object Explorer, expand the **Database Diagrams** folder.  
  
2.  Right-click the database diagram that you want to rename.  
  
3.  Choose **Rename** on the shortcut menu.  
  
    An edit box is opened around the diagram name in the Object Explorer.  
  
4.  Enter the new name for the database diagram and press **Enter**.  
  
    The database diagram appears in Object Explorer with the new name.  
  
## See Also  
[Work with Database Diagrams (Visual Database Tools)](../../ssms/visual-db-tools/work-with-database-diagrams-visual-database-tools.md)