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title: Editing document name or date
description: "You can update a document's name or date at any time in eBrief Ready. There are two ways to do this — directly inside the document or from the folder view. ## Option 1 — Edit from inside the document…"
url: "https://ebriefready.legalready.ai/knowledge/how-do-i-change-my-document-naming-preference/"
updated: "2026-08-13"
category: Document Organisation
---

# Editing document name or date

You can update a document's name or date at any time in eBrief Ready. There are two ways to do this — directly inside the document or from the folder view.

## Option 1 — Edit from inside the document

1. Click on the document to open it
2. Click the **Pencil** next to the document name in the top bar
3. Type over the existing document name or in the **dd/mm/yyyy** field, select the new date 
4. Click the **tick** to save your changes

![](https://ebriefready.legalready.ai/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Screenshot-2026-07-30-at-5.23.23-pm-1024x658.png)

## Option 2 — Edit from the folder view

1. Click into your matter 
2. In the left panel, click the folder containing the document
3. Click the **Pencil**icon next to the document you want to rename
4. In the **Name** field, enter the new name and click the **Date** field to update the date if needed
5. Click **Update** to save the changes

![](https://ebriefready.legalready.ai/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Screenshot-2026-07-30-at-5.24.54-pm-1024x658.png)

For further information or assistance, please do not hesitate to reach out to our dedicated Support Team via [support@legalready.ai](mailto:support@legalready.ai) or +61 3 9020 4456.