If you select the shape, you can type the new name in the namebox (to the left
of the formula bar). (Remember to hit enter when you're done.)

Mark Stephens wrote:

I did it once but don't know how. Basically I just want to rename an
autoshape from "autoshape61" to "somethingmeaningful"

I think it involves pressing the control and then a + sign appears but can't
remember exactly; any help much appreciated.

Thanks, Mark

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Dave Peterson