timmy toad

Q: how do i rename a File or Folder

it must be a silly question for those folk who know, "how do i rename a file or folder"?

 

for example, i am in Finder, i have learnt how to Duplicate, so now i think it would make sense to rename the duplicate copy with perhaps the date to help me know when i Duplicated for when i want to fall back on the duplicated copy, if i mess up the original etc.

 

I am making copies and renaming Folders containing Dreamweaver Web Site templates downloaded purchased from the Net.

 

ps. i have single finger  tapped and two finger tapped the relevant files/folders but i aint getting anywhere !

 

tim

MacBook Pro, Mac OS X (10.6.7), iPad 2, iOS 4.3.2

Posted on Apr 30, 2011 1:54 AM

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  • by TaylorN90,Solvedanswer

    TaylorN90 TaylorN90 Apr 30, 2011 1:55 AM in response to timmy toad
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    Apr 30, 2011 1:55 AM in response to timmy toad

    Hi Tim

     

    To rename a folder/file in Finder is quite simple.

     

    You can either right click, and choose "Get Info", and change it under "Name & Extension", but the quickest way, it to select the file, and hit return on your keyboard, this will put the file/folder into rename mode, then you simply press return when you're done

     

     

  • by Jolly Giant,Helpful

    Jolly Giant Jolly Giant Apr 30, 2011 1:56 AM in response to timmy toad
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    Apr 30, 2011 1:56 AM in response to timmy toad

    hi timmy !

     

    click on the current name of the file or folder. notice how the name highlights, meaning the name field just became editable.

     

    type a new name, then hit enter.

  • by TaylorN90,Helpful

    TaylorN90 TaylorN90 Apr 30, 2011 1:59 AM in response to Jolly Giant
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    Apr 30, 2011 1:59 AM in response to Jolly Giant

    Jolly Giant wrote:

     

    click on the current name of the file or folder. notice how the name highlights...

    This would only work, if the file or folder was already selected.

  • by Jolly Giant,

    Jolly Giant Jolly Giant Apr 30, 2011 2:02 AM in response to TaylorN90
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    Apr 30, 2011 2:02 AM in response to TaylorN90

    This would only work, if the file or folder was already selected.

     

    if it isn't click twice, careful not to do a double-click.

  • by timmy toad,

    timmy toad timmy toad Apr 30, 2011 2:39 AM in response to Jolly Giant
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    Apr 30, 2011 2:39 AM in response to Jolly Giant

    thank you lads for that very helpfull information, as i thought it is easy when you know how.

     

    it amazes me how quick you lads are to answer even the most simple question asked by users who should really be able to find out for themselves. thanks

     

    tim

  • by venjenn,

    venjenn venjenn Jan 30, 2014 12:35 PM in response to timmy toad
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    Jan 30, 2014 12:35 PM in response to timmy toad

    I tried your suggestion and I couldn't do many of the items: can't get info, can't drag and place over other folder, can't drop with the space bar. So frustrating!

  • by eceeceesobeskee,

    eceeceesobeskee eceeceesobeskee Jun 7, 2014 1:14 PM in response to TaylorN90
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    Jun 7, 2014 1:14 PM in response to TaylorN90

    I am trying to do the same thing with my computer, however, when I clicked the "Get Info" the "Name and Extension" tab is gray and I am unable to click on it to change the name.

     

    -Ellen

  • by Eric Root,

    Eric Root Eric Root Jun 8, 2014 8:42 AM in response to eceeceesobeskee
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    Jun 8, 2014 8:42 AM in response to eceeceesobeskee

    You might want to consider starting a new discussion. Since this one is marked solved, less people are likely to look at it. You can link to this one.


  • by eceeceesobeskee,

    eceeceesobeskee eceeceesobeskee Jun 8, 2014 12:34 PM in response to Eric Root
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    Jun 8, 2014 12:34 PM in response to Eric Root

    Thank you Eric! I copied the link in a new discussion with a better explanation of the problem I am having. I hope I did it right this is my first time using the Apple Support Communities. Thanks!

  • by Eric Root,

    Eric Root Eric Root Jun 9, 2014 9:45 AM in response to eceeceesobeskee
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    Jun 9, 2014 9:45 AM in response to eceeceesobeskee

    You are welcome and welcome to the Apple Support Community.

  • by dpincus1,

    dpincus1 dpincus1 May 13, 2015 10:16 AM in response to timmy toad
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    May 13, 2015 10:16 AM in response to timmy toad

    I have the same question, but even more pointedly in Word.  I don't see a way to rename a document inside Word. 

  • by pliii,

    pliii pliii Jun 25, 2015 10:27 PM in response to timmy toad
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    Jun 25, 2015 10:27 PM in response to timmy toad

    Renaming files on a PC is a snap.  Select the file and press F2, type in the new name, and then press enter.  Or instead of pressing F2, you can use your mouse to click a second time on the file name, which will allow you to type in the new name.

     

    I was missing the F2 keyboard shortcut on the Mac.  To make matters worse, I didn’t see a “Rename” option in the Finder file menu.  Was I really left to using the mouse?  Well, it turns out you can use the Enter key in place of the F2 key.  I guess I was used to using the Enter key to open the file…nope…the Enter key allows you to rename the file.  Try it!