How to Change the Name of the Active Scheme in Xcode

How to Change the Name of the Active Scheme in Xcode

28 February 2025 Stephan Petzl Leave a comment Xcode

Changing the name of the active scheme in Xcode can be essential for organizing and managing your project effectively. This guide will walk you through the steps to rename your scheme, ensuring that your workspace aligns with your preferences and project requirements.

Step-by-Step Guide

Depending on the version of Xcode you are using, the process might slightly differ. Below, we provide a comprehensive guide for different versions:

For Xcode 15

  • Click on the top menu bar and select “Product”.
  • Hover over “Scheme” and click “Manage Schemes”.
  • Click the Scheme name (specifically the text, not the whitespace).
  • Pause for a second and then click the Scheme name again.
  • This action mimics the behavior of renaming files in Finder/File Explorer, allowing you to rename the scheme.

For Xcode 13

  • Duplicate the existing scheme by selecting it and choosing the “Duplicate” option.
  • Set the new name for the duplicated scheme.
  • Select the old scheme name from the list and press the “Minus” button at the bottom to delete it.

For Xcode 9

  • Navigate to Product -> Scheme -> Edit Scheme.
  • Alternatively, click and hold the left mouse button on your project icon (located to the right of the run button) and select Edit Scheme.

General Method (Applicable to Various Versions)

  1. Choose “Edit Scheme” from the “Product” menu.
  2. Click the “Manage Schemes…” button.
  3. Select the scheme whose name you wish to change.
  4. Press the “Return” key to make the name editable.

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