Changing the Name of a File or Directory

This command allows you to quickly rename a single file or directory.

To rename a file or directory:

1. Focus the file or directory you want to rename.
2. Open the Quick Rename dialog box.

   Menu:	Files/Quick Rename...
   Context menu:	Right-click file or directory and choose Rename.
   Shortcut key:	F2
   Toolbar:	Choose the Quick Rename button on the Top, Middle, or Bottom toolbar.

3. In the Rename to box of the Quick Rename dialog box, type the new name.
4. Choose the OK button.

Remarks

You can also rename a file or directory directly in the panel by clicking its name when the item is already focused. If you need to focus it first, wait a moment between the two clicks; otherwise, you will double-click the item and open the file or directory. See the Rename by slowly clicking the name twice option in Configuration/Panels.

A folder or file you create with New (in the context menu of the panel, or in the Files menu) opens for renaming in the same way, as in Windows Explorer: type its name and press Enter, or press Esc to keep the name Windows gave it.

See Also

Quick Rename dialog box
Moving or Renaming Files and Directories