How to Change Project Name in Microsoft Project

Quick summary

To change a project name in Microsoft Project, navigate to File > Info > Advanced Properties and update the Title field on the Summary tab. This controls the name displayed in the project summary task and printed views.

Steps

1. Open the project file you want to rename.
2. Click the File tab to go to the Backstage view.
3. Select Info from the left-hand menu.
4. On the right side of the screen, under Project Information, click the Project Information dropdown menu.
5. Select Advanced Properties from the menu.
6. In the Properties dialog box, go to the Summary tab and enter your new project title — this controls the name shown in the project summary task and printed views.
7. Add any additional information as needed.
8. Click OK to confirm and save the changes.