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Change Folder Names on the iPad Air 2

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You're watching VisiHow. This is a tutorial on how to change folder names on the iPad Air 2.

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In order to rename a folder on your iPad, the iPad needs to be unlocked
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Then, you swipe over until you find a page with a folder to rename
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Once you find the page with the folder, you'll note that tapping the folder will open the folder with the name at the top
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Tapping the name simply closes the folder
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In order to give the folder a new name, press and hold the folder to "unlock" it
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Once all of the applications on the iPad start to shake, release the folder
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You will have it "unlocked".

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Now, tap on the folder
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This will open the folder. You will note that there is a small "X" which will appear next to the folder name. It is "Games" in this video.
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You can tap on the X
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This will delete the title and bring up the keyboard.

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If you don't want to delete the folder name, simply tap anywhere outside of it
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The folder name will stay. It is "Games" in this video.
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Alternatively, you can again tap on the folder
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You will open it.
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Tap on the area where the title is
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Tap on the word "Games".
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Then, you can modify the name by typing
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Let's press the space bar and type the number "2". This will change the name to "Games 2".
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Then, tap on "Done" when you've finished
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Press the home button
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Now, the new name will be applied.
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If you tap on the folder now, it will be closed
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It is now named "Games 2" in this video.
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