1 How to Rename a File with the Rename Shortcut2 How to Rename Files from the File Explorer Ribbon3 How to Rename a File with Two Single Clicks4 How to Rename Files from the Context Menu5 How to Rename a File from the Properties menu6 How to Perform a PowerShell rename via command7 How to use CMD to rename files or folders8 How to Batch Rename Files in File Explorer
While there are third-party applications like PowerToys that can speed up the process, in most cases the built-in Windows 10 functionality will do just fine. As a result, it’s those we’ll be focusing on today. Below you’ll find out how to rename a file individually, use the rename command in CMD and PowerShell, and how to batch rename files via File Explorer. Let’s get started:
How to Rename a File with the Rename Shortcut
How to Rename Files from the File Explorer Ribbon
How to Rename a File with Two Single Clicks
How to Rename Files from the Context Menu
How to Rename a File from the Properties menu
How to Perform a PowerShell rename via command
How to use CMD to rename files or folders
How to Batch Rename Files in File Explorer
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