Rename a topic

import {Steps, TabItem, Tabs} from "@astrojs/starlight/components";

import FlattenedSteps from "../../components/FlattenedSteps.astro"; import DependsOnPermissions from "../include/_DependsOnPermissions.mdx"; import TopicActions from "../include/_TopicActions.mdx";

import CheckIcon from "~icons/zulip-icon/check"; import PencilIcon from "~icons/zulip-icon/pencil";

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.

<DependsOnPermissions /> <Tabs> <TabItem label="Via message recipient bar"> <Steps> 1. Click the **edit topic** (<PencilIcon />) icon in the message recipient bar. 1. Edit the topic name. 1. Click the **save** (<CheckIcon />) icon to save your changes. </Steps> </TabItem> <TabItem label="Via left sidebar"> <FlattenedSteps> <TopicActions />

  1. Select **Move topic** or **Rename topic**.
  1. Edit the topic name.
  1. *(optional)*  If using the **Move topic** menu, select the destination channel
     for the topic from the channels dropdown list.
  1. Toggle whether automated notices should be sent.
  1. Click **Confirm** to rename the topic.
</FlattenedSteps>

</TabItem> <TabItem label="Mobile"> Access this feature by following the web app instructions in your mobile device browser.

Implementation of this feature in the mobile app is tracked [on
GitHub](https://github.com/zulip/zulip-flutter/issues/1439). If
you're interested in this feature, please react to the issue's
description with 👍.

</TabItem> </Tabs>