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How do you rename a PDF while it is open?

Sumatra PDF is the only application I have found that does this well:

  1. Open the PDF, to see what it is.
  2. Hit F2 (inside Sumatra PDF, while you’re still looking at the PDF)
  3. File selector dialog comes up, with title “Rename to”
  4. Type new name of file, hit Save.

How do you rename a file that’s open?

Open File Explorer by going to My Computer, or by pressing Windows Key + E on your keyboard. Find the file you want to rename, select it and select Rename on the ribbon (or press F2 on your keyboard). Type the new name you want the file to have and press Enter.

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How do I rename a document in Adobe Reader?

Adobe Acrobat Reader: Changing Author Name in Comments

  1. Open the PDF and Add sticky note (Ctrl + 6)
  2. In the sticky note box, right click next to the author name and then select Properties…
  3. Now you can edit the Author name in the General tab.
  4. Now all new comments will have the new author name.

Why can’t I change the name of a PDF file?

There are four probable reasons why your PDF cannot be renamed – 1) The file is still open with an application 2) the file is deleted or changed in another window 3) the file is being named too long or with characters that are not allowed 4) the file was made with a faulty application.

How do I change the producer name in a PDF?

Click the label page “Summary”, respectively check the box “Title” and “Producer”. Separately input the “PDF”, “Charlie” into the matched light bar. Then save the change.

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Why does my PDF document open with a different name?

Reason: The browser is simply reading the metadata that is saved in the actual PDF file as the document title, which may be different from the document file name. You may confirm this by opening the PDF file in Adobe Acrobat Reader > navigate to File > Properties.