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How do I rename a file in Windows?

There are many ways to rename a file in Windows. The easiest way is by right-clicking on the file and selecting Rename. You can then type a new name for your file and press enter to finish renaming it.

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A quicker way to rename a file is by first selecting it by left clicking on it, then pressing the F2 key. This will select the file name so that you can begin typing a new file name, including the file extension. The same thing can be accomplished by first left clicking on the file's icon, then left clicking once again on the file name to highlight it (this may be a little tricky, if you do this too quickly you will end up double-clicking on the file, which will open it). Once the file name is highlighted you can enter a new name and press Enter to rename your file.

Additional Websites

Jan's Illustrated Computer Literacy 101: Working with Windows—Files and Folders

Microsoft.com: Windows XP File and Folder Management Overview

Tiptalk: From Microsoft at Home and at Work—File Management

University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire LTS Online Help Documentation: Windows XP

Geekgirls.com: Windows XP—An Introduction to File Management

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Tech-Ease for Windows is your source for just-in-time answers for classroom technology questions. A companion Tech-Ease for Mac site is also available. This collection is a part of the Educational Technology Clearinghouse and is funded in part by a grant from the Florida Department of Education. Copyright 2008 by the Florida Center for Instructional Technology, College of Education, University of South Florida.

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How do I rename a file in Windows? There are many ways to rename a file in Windows. The easiest way is by right-clicking on the file and selecting Rename. You can then type a new name for your file and press enter to finish renaming it. A quicker way to rename a file is by first selecting it by left clicking on it, then pressing the F2 key. This will select the file name so that you can begin typing a new file name, including the file extension. The same thing can be accomplished by first left clicking on the file's icon, then left clicking once again on the file name to highlight it (this may be a little tricky, if you do this too quickly you will end up double-clicking on the file, which will open it). Once the file name is highlighted you can enter a new name and press Enter to rename your file.			Additional Websites Jan's Illustrated Computer Literacy 101: Working with Windows—Files and Folders Microsoft.com: Windows XP File and Folder Management Overview Tiptalk: From Microsoft at Home and at Work—File Management University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire LTS Online Help Documentation: Windows XP Geekgirls.com: Windows XP—An Introduction to File Management
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