Question re: "Alias" in Lenovo G8264 switch

Doing a "sh int status" or "sh int inf" displays a column called "Alias".
How do you change a port Alias??

There's just no way this can happen if the two document profiles are really and truly the same. If, on the other hand, the profiles are not the same, this is normal and expected. The numbers will be different for the same color (and inverse).
Check again. Click the little arrow at the bottom of the document frame:
Also make sure that you have Color Management Policies set to "Preserve Embedded Profiles" (which is also the default setting). Any other setting is an unholy mess waiting to happen, unless you really know what you're doing.

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    With 250 fish, it held 11-13 FPS
    With 500 fish, it held 9-11 FPS
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    Wrap up
    The Lenovo K900 has been a delight. Yes, the device does need polishing up in various aspects, but that does not take away the fact that this device is solid, right now.
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    Device Pros and Cons
    Pros:
    - Brilliant build quality
    - Slim profile
    - High resolution camera with good imaging features
    - Excellent Full HD 1080p IPS screen
    - Lenovo’s UI has well optimized applications and a lot of customization
    Cons:
    - Hardware isn’t fully optimized for software (some apps don’t run smoothly)
    - OS is sluggish at times and transitions aren’t always smooth
    - Device is very big for most people
    - Questionable battery life
    - Not all gestures work well in real world use
    - Limited storage
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