zulip/templates/zerver/help/rename-a-topic.md

# 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](/help/move-content-to-another-topic).

When a topic is renamed, Zulip's [permanent links to messages in
context](/help/link-to-a-message-or-conversation#get-a-link-to-a-specific-message)
will automatically redirect to the new location of the message. [Muted
topics](/help/mute-a-topic) are automatically migrated when a topic is renamed.

Organizations can [configure](/help/configure-who-can-edit-topics) which
[roles](/help/roles-and-permissions) have permission to rename topics. See the
[guide to message and topic editing](/help/configure-message-editing-and-deletion)
for the details on when topic editing is allowed.

## Rename a topic

### Via the message recipient bar

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1. Click on the <i class="fa fa-pencil"></i> icon in the message recipient bar.

1. Edit the topic name.

1. Click the **✔** to save your changes.

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### Via a message (alternate method)

{start_tabs}

{!message-actions-menu.md!}

1. Select the first option. It may be called **View source / Move message**,
   or simply **Edit message**. If it's called **View source**, then you are not
   allowed to edit the topic of that message.

1. Edit the topic.

1. From the dropdown menu, select **Change previous and following messages to this topic**.

1. Click **Save**.

{end_tabs}

[move-permission-setting]: /help/configure-message-editing-and-deletion#configure-who-can-move-topics-between-streams

## Related articles

* [Move content to another topic](/help/move-content-to-another-topic)
* [Move content to another stream](/help/move-content-to-another-stream)
* [Resolve a topic](/help/resolve-a-topic)