# Rename document

Source: [https://docs.virtosoftware.com/docs/virto-workflow-automation-web-part/virto-sharepoint-workflow-activities-kit-sharepoint-2010-workflow-platform/doc-library-activities/rename-document/](https://docs.virtosoftware.com/docs/virto-workflow-automation-web-part/virto-sharepoint-workflow-activities-kit-sharepoint-2010-workflow-platform/doc-library-activities/rename-document/)
Product: Virto Workflow Automation Web Part
Updated: 2026-08-12


This activity finds the document by URL and sets a new document name and title.

![Rename document activity setting a new name and title for a document found by URL](https://img-docs.virtosoftware.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/rename_document_1.png)

***Note**: This activity doesn’t modify the file extension or content type.*

## **SharePoint Workflow Designer Phrase**

Rename **list item URL** to **new file name**.

**Parameters**


| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
| this list item url | **Optional**. Full URL of the list item. Example: http://mysharepoint/MyDocs/Shared%20Documents/MSOMS.pdf. If the URL is empty, the current list item will be used. |
| new file name | The new file name, without the extension. |