Short name typo

Does anyone know if/how it's possible to change the short name once it's been entered? Looks from the Help menu that it's not an option, but says to create a new short name and delete the incorrect one. Would that wipe out all the things I've saved under the original?
Pointers would be welcome....Thanks!

Kristen first welcome to the discussions!
You might find this Apple KB article on the subject helpful.
Basically you create a new user and transfer the appropriate file from your old (badly named account) to the new one.

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