Keyboard shortcut to rename files in Finder

Hi,

How can I create a keyboard shortcut to rename files in Finder, preferrably "F2"?

I know I can click on the filename twice in Finder with a short delay and then I can rename it - but that's a drag if you have to rename a lot of files....

I'm also aware of the possibility to create shortcuts in
System Preferences -> Keyboard & Mouse -> Keyboard Shortcuts

...just can't figure out how to create the shortcut I need 😟

Thanks,
Koinseb

Mini & Power Book G4 (15-inch), Mac OS X (10.4.7)

Posted on Jul 19, 2006 7:59 AM

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Posted on Jul 19, 2006 9:32 AM

Select a file and press return to edit the name without the delay.

You might look at A Better Finder Rename if you have many files to rename:

http://www.publicspace.net/ABetterFinderRename/

hth,

b.
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Jul 19, 2006 9:25 AM in response to Koinseb

Select the file, folder, or disk that you want to rename with a single mouse click, and then press Return to rename the item.

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