Rename a topic
Zulip makes it possible to rename topics. This is useful for keeping messages organized, even if some users are still learning how to use topics effectively. You can also move content to another topic.
When a topic is renamed, links to the topic and to messages in that topic will automatically redirect to the new location of the message. Muted topics are automatically migrated when a topic is renamed.
Organization administrators can configure who is allowed to rename topics.
Rename a topic
Section titled “Rename a topic”- Click the edit topic () icon in the message recipient bar. If you do not see the edit topic () icon, you do not have permission to rename this topic.
- Edit the topic name.
- Click the save () icon to save your changes.
- Hover over a topic in the left sidebar.
- Click on the ellipsis ().
- Select Move topic or Rename topic. If you do not see either option, you do not have permission to rename this topic.
- Edit the topic name.
- (optional) If using the Move topic menu, select the destination channel for the topic from the channels dropdown list.
- Toggle whether automated notices should be sent.
- Click Confirm to rename the topic.
Access this feature by following the web app instructions in your mobile device browser.
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