how do i rename a File or Folder

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

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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.

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.

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.

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!

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

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.

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!

You are welcome and welcome to the Apple Support Community.

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

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!