Renaming Files

Summary

Instructions on how to rename folders in Windows or macOS.

Body

Issue/Question

How do I rename or reorder files within a folder?

Environment

  • Window
  • macOS

Resolution

Windows

  1. Highlight the file or folder.
  2. Right-click the file and click Rename from the menu that appears.

macOS

  1. Select the item you want to rename, then press Return.
  2. Enter a new name.
  3. Press Return again.

Files are automatically sorted numerically and then alphabetically. 

Details

Details

Article ID: 2292
Created
Tue 8/23/16 8:46 AM
Modified
Wed 7/29/20 2:16 PM

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