Johannes,
You can't "rename" an open file, only save it with another filename.
e.g. ThisWorkbook.SaveAs Format(Now(),"dd-mm-yyyy") & ".xls"

Or .SaveCopyAs, depending on your needs.

NickHK

"Johannes Zellner" wrote in message
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Hello,

how do I rename a template file after opening it, e.g.
to the current date plus some extension?

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Johannes