AutoCAD 2008 User's Guide > Create and Modify Objects > Control the Properties of Objects > Work with Layers > Change Layer Settings and Layer Properties > 
Change Layer Settings and Layer Properties
Concept Procedure Quick Reference
 
 
 

To rename a layer

  1. Click Format menu Layer.At the Command prompt, enter layer.
  2. In the Layer Properties Manager, select a layer. Click the name or press F2.
  3. Enter a new name.
  4. Click Apply to save your changes, or click OK to save and close.
 Toolbar: Layers 
 Command entry: LAYER
 Dashboard: Layers panel