A clear naming structure or hierarchy makes managing layers easier. You can select a single layer to modify its name or select multiple layers to use the **Batch rename layers** feature to complete bulk modifications. ![Rename layer](https://static.motiffcontent.com/public/resource/cms/video/7162713c-264c-4246-bc68-9ed16f669b76.mp4) # Rename a single layer You can modify the layer name in the following ways: * Right-click on the layer you want to rename in the **Layers** panel and select the **Rename** option. * Double-click on the layer name in the **Layers** panel. * Use shortcut keys: * macOS: ⌘ Command + R * Windows: Ctrl + R # Rename layers in bulk ## Rename layers modal 1. Select multiple layers you want to rename in the canvas or the layers list. 2. You can open the **Rename layers** modal in the following ways: * Right-click on the selected layers in the layers list and choose **Rename**. * Use shortcut keys: * macOS: ⌘ Command + R * Windows: Ctrl + R 3. The **Rename layers** modal will appear in the canvas area. !['Rename layers 1.png'](https://static.motiffcontent.com/public/resource/cms/image/546gwtefq.png) ## Examples of renaming layers Motiff supports various renaming rules, making layers easier to identify and manage after batch renaming. You can modify layer names in bulk through the input box and buttons while previewing the results in real time on the left side. ### Rename layers to the same name You can rename the selected layers to the same name. 1. Select the layers you want to rename and open the rename layers dialog. 2. Enter the new layer name in the **Rename to** input box. 3. Click the **Rename** button. !['Rename layers 2.png'](https://static.motiffcontent.com/public/resource/cms/image/3lim4jna5.png) ### Add numeric sequences to layer names You can add numeric suffixes (or prefixes) to layer names to distinguish layers with similar names. 1. Select the layers you want to rename and open the rename layers dialog. 2. Enter the new layer name in the **Rename to** input box. 3. Click **Number↑** or **Number↓** button to add a piece of code to the **Rename to** input box, indicating where the ascending or descending numbers will be replaced. 4. If necessary, you can modify the numbers for **Start ascending from** or **Start descending to**. 5. Click the **Rename** button. !['Rename layers 3.png'](https://static.motiffcontent.com/public/resource/cms/image/pdjv9sr5s.png) ### Add prefixes to layer names You can add prefixes for grouping while retaining the original layer names for quicker editing. 1. Select the layers you want to rename and open the rename layers dialog. 2. Enter the prefix you want to add in the **Rename to** input box. 3. Click the **Current name** button to add a piece of code to the **Rename to** input box, indicating where the original layer name will be replaced. 4. Click the **Rename** button. !['Rename layers 4.png'](https://static.motiffcontent.com/public/resource/cms/image/yc56dk5ic.png) ### Replace part of layer names Using the **Match** input box, you can replace only part of the layer names. 1. Select the layers you want to rename and open the rename layers dialog. 2. Enter the part of the layer name you want to replace in the **Match** input box. 3. Enter the new name in the **Rename to** input box. 4. Click the **Rename** button. ![Replace part of layer names](https://static.motiffcontent.com/public/resource/cms/video/017902b9-0e5a-421e-ac17-6429645eb843.mp4)