Problems with GNUCash usage (how to change account name)

[Maf. King]

On Wednesday, 8 June 2016 10:42:56 BST Miranda Lee wrote:
> Dear Sir/ Madam,
> 
> I would need to seek help regarding the use of GNUCash and have two
> questions below:
> 
> Can I change the account name after it is created since I have mistakenly
> input all transaction at a wrong account. (the accounts in question are
> highlighted as below, I wish to swap the name so I don't need to input
> everything again).
> 
> How can I stop the auto save? Whenever I use it lots of different files
> will be created (as the image below).
> 

Hi Miranda,

You can easily change an account name at any time - from the account tree 
view, just right click and "Edit Account"

-BUT-
If you've put transactions into the wrong account, then renaming the account 
is not what you want to do.  If all the transactions in the account are wrong, 
then just delete that account, and GC will ask you if you want to delete the 
transactions or put them in a different account...

If it is only some transactions, then you'll have to hand edit the transfer 
account in each one manually.  (hint: copy & paste the correct account name 
from your first edit)

The auto-save interval can be set in Edit->Preferences->General.   

HTH,
Maf.