Changing the name of an iPad shortcut icon

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drgr8ful Author

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Changing the name of an iPad shortcut icon

Can I do this? If so, how?

Thanks in advance for any help!

iPad Pro 12.9-inch, 2nd Gen, Wi-Fi

Posted on Sep 14, 2019 12:41 PM

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QuickPost

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Sep 14, 2019 1:22 PM in response to drgr8ful

Hello,

Thank you for the additional information. I now know exactly what you are asking. At this time it is not possible to rename a Safari Home Screen shortcut after it has been created. You will need to create a new shortcut in which you would provide the renamed title. I agree, this would make for a great feature! I highly encourage that you submit feedback to Apple so they know to consider it for a future software update.

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drgr8ful Author

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Sep 14, 2019 1:44 PM in response to QuickPost

Thanks zm..... knowing it can’t be done is itself quite useful.

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drgr8ful Author

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Sep 14, 2019 1:17 PM in response to QuickPost

Sure! I have an iPad Pro Gen 2 running iOS 12.4.1.

One can create a shortcut icon that’ll take me to a website of my choosing. At creation, the shortcut automatically names the icon in keeping with the site or webpage. For example, a shortcut to a pool supply joint’s homepage might be named “Bob’s Pools” right below the icon when I create it.

I’m trying to change the name of such an icon after it’s created....

Hope that helps you help me, thanks again!

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