How to Rename a File in Windows 10
0How to Rename a File in Windows 10.
A file name is described as the title of the file and the file extension. When you rename a file, only the first part of the file name is changed. The file extension remains the same and usually, is not to be changed. In case, you need to change the file extension as well, select the entire file and change the name and the extension as desired. In this post, we will learn how to rename a file or a folder in Windows 10 and the various ways to do so.
Windows 10’s File Explorer is a powerful tool. Did you know that there are four separate ways to rename a file or folder built-in? There’s a keyboard shortcut that lets you rename a file or folder without having to click a mouse, too.
On Windows 10, the process to rename a single file is easy, but it can become troublesome quickly when trying to change the name (or extension) to a long list of files within a folder.
Although, you can always install third-party tools to ease the process, Windows 10 includes various tools to make it easier to change the name of files using File Explorer, Command Prompt, and PowerShell.
Be careful to not change the file extension of a file when renaming the file. Doing so will change its file type, and break the file until the extension is changed back.
This tutorial will apply for computers, laptops, desktops,and tablets running the Windows 10, Windows 8/8.1, Windows 7 operating systems. Works for all major computer manufactures (Dell, HP, Acer, Asus, Toshiba, Lenovo, Samsung).