Rename assets for user clarity

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When you import an asset to your Content Library, the original filename is used in Showpad. These filenames are displayed in the Showpad user apps. Customers and prospects see the same filename when your users share the content. You can modify an asset’s filename to something easy for everyone to understand, avoiding confusion and clutter.

To help your users find the assets they need, it's important to name your files in a way that reflects their content accurately and contextually. Here are some tips:

• Think about your audience when naming the files.
• Use descriptive and concise titles that capture the essence of the file.
• Include relevant keywords that a sales rep might use when searching for that type of content.
• Avoid using jargon or abbreviations that may not be universally understood.

Note: While you can use special characters, be mindful of how your users search for content. When adding a hyphen to an asset name, for example, "intro-deck", the asset gets treated as two separate words in the search results, "intro", and "deck."

See how it looks

Key features

• Use a filename that describes your asset
• You can use special !***@#characters#@***!
• You cannot rename assets in the Online Platform that were synced using Cloud Storage via Google, Dropbox, Sharepoint, or Box

Do this step by step

1. Click Library in the top menu.
2. If your organization uses Divisions, click the relevant Division.
3. Select the asset you want to rename.
   
4. Move your mouse over the asset name in the asset details pane.
5. Click the pencil icon.
   
6. Enter the new asset name and click Save. The filename is now updated in the library and will appear in the app as soon as users update their content.