How to change my username on OS X Yosemite?

So i just updated to OS X Yosemite and cant work out ow to change my username, I'm talking about the one that shoes up in your login window ust to make it clear, thanks!

Kingoftypos wrote:
System Preferences--->
Users&Groups--->
Unlock the padlock, lower left--->
Right click on your user--->
Click on Advance Options--->
Click on the area next to "Full Name"--->
Change to desired name--->
Click "OK" to accept changes and restart.--->
You are done.
KOT
Well spotted - the Yosemite help file suggests it cannot be changed.
That was one place I hadn't tried an option/right click.

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