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Settings of the Rename dialog

Use this dialog to rename elements such as files, directories, variables, methods, parameters, types, interfaces, packages, tables, or columns.

In addition to renaming the selected element itself, GoLand can also search for usages of its name. If found, the changes that you make to the selected element name can also be applied to these usages.

The usages are grouped into categories that correspond to options you can enable or disable.

Item

Description

Rename <the selected element> and its usages to

Specify a new name for the selected element.

Search for references

If this option is enabled, GoLand will search for occurrences of the selected element in references within source code files.

In some languages, string literals are treated as references, while in others they are not.

Search in comments and strings

If this option is enabled, GoLand will look for occurrences of the selected element in comments and string literals in your source code files.

Search in loaded sources

If this option is enabled, GoLand will look for occurrences of the selected element in downloaded object sources.

Preview pane

The statement to be run to rename the table or column. If necessary, you can edit the statement right in this pane.

Refactor

Executes the statement and applies the changes immediately.

Preview

Previews the changes before they are applied.

Search for text occurrences

If this option is enabled, GoLand will search for occurrences of the selected element in non-source files, such as text, properties, HTML, or documentation files.

Scope

Use this option to set the scope for the Rename refactoring. For example, limit it to recently changed files, open files, or a custom scope that can be shared or local.

03 September 2025