Can't Rename Files & Folders on Mac

For me, I closed the folder and reopened it through OneDrive "Open Folder" button, and it resolved the renaming issue.

Hi

Thanks for these tips. I have this same issue, but it only seems to affect new files/folders that are synced from sharepoint.

Most older files rename just fine, but new files cannot be renamed - even the menu item disappears, but only on these files.

The workaround for now is to keep files on desktop and rename them there first.

-G

Hello there,

Thank you for providing the details about the issue you are facing with OneDrive for Mac.

Based on the symptoms and the troubleshooting steps you have already taken, it seems like there might be a permissions-related problem with the OneDrive sync folder on your macOS. To resolve this issue, you can try the following steps:

1. Check Folder Permissions:
   • Right-click on the "OneDrive" folder in Finder and select "Get Info."
   • In the Info window, scroll down to the "Sharing & Permissions" section.
   • Ensure that your user account has "Read & Write" access. If not, click on the lock icon, enter your administrator password, and then add your user account with Read & Write access.
2. Repair Disk Permissions:
   • Open "Disk Utility" (you can find it in the "Utilities" folder under "Applications").
   • Select your system disk (usually named "Macintosh HD") from the left sidebar.
   • Click on the "First Aid" tab, then click "Run" to repair disk permissions.
3. Reset OneDrive Preferences:
   • Quit OneDrive by clicking on the OneDrive icon in the menu bar and selecting "Quit OneDrive."
   • Open the Terminal app (you can find it in the "Utilities" folder under "Applications").
   • Copy and paste the following command into the Terminal window and press Enter:

defaults delete com.microsoft.OneDrive

• Restart your Mac and then relaunch OneDrive.

4. Check for macOS Updates:
   • Ensure that your macOS is up to date by going to the Apple menu, selecting "About This Mac," and clicking on "Software Update." Install any available updates.
5. Contact Microsoft Support:
   • If the issue persists after trying the above steps, it's best to contact Microsoft Support for further assistance. They may have additional troubleshooting steps or insights specific to your setup.

Remember to back up important data before attempting any significant changes to your system.

I hope these steps help resolve the problem with renaming files and folders on OneDrive. If you have any more questions or need further assistance, please feel free to ask.

Best regards, Ivan

Just a note then when I ran this command:

defaults delete com.microsoft.OneDrive

I got this response:

Domain (com.microsoft.OneDrive) not found.

Defaults have not been changed.

However, some investigation revealed that "com.microsoft.OneDrive-mac" is a domain in my Mac's defaults, so instead I ran this command, which executed without errors:

defaults delete com.microsoft.OneDrive-mac

Did it fix the issue?