Custom naming instrument tracks

I've looked everywhere to see how I can write in clearer names for instrument tracks. The problem is that if I'm running 4 tracks for strings--2 violin sections and 2 viola, for example--when I go to the fader window, they all say "strings." I have to write down or remember which tracks are which. Or is there something I'm missing?

when the arrange window is open ,on the left side of the screen is a parameters list.
in the box where it says
Icon:
Device:
Channel:
the track name is at the top of this box,click on it and you can change the name of the track.
you can also change the icon
ben

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