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Cannot change form name

I have been working with a database front end. I have worked on a form in a similar database and I have imported it into the "working" version. I want to change the name of the current form instead of deleting it. I highlight the form as usual and choose "Rename". I can type in the change but as soon as I move from the form, the name reverts back to the current name. Does anyone know why this started happening? This is new to me.

Mike O.
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Instead of renaming it, you may try to copy the form and paste it back. Name the form of your choice. Once completely copied, delete the old form.

Sincerely,
Ed
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Well,
I had already tried to copy and paste. That did not work.
I went through the process listed above and that did not fix it either. I will pull a backup of the working file, back it up and try again.
Thanks for all the time.
Much time was put into detailing the process. Very easy to follow and accurate. Unfortunately the suggested solution did not work for my problem.
Well ...  if that did not fix the issue, then you should accept you last comment as the Accepted Answer.

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