How do I do a [icon] name change?

[*old-guy*]

I feel really stupid having to ask this but I have been searching for the answer and trying different stuff for over an hour with no luck.

How can I change the name under an icon on the desktop?
Cheers,
Steve.

 

[MarkMS]

Highlight the icon you want to change and then press enter. Or you can right-click the icon and click on "Get Info." Find the "Name & Extension" column and type whatever name you want.

Hope this helps.

 

[John Doe 57]

Just click the name - wait a second then click again.

 

[*old-guy*]

Thanks Guys.
First answer worked, second answer didn't.
Maybe my seconds are longer/shorter than normal, lol

 

[rpaloalto]

Just click the name - wait a second then click again.

What are you talking about. That wont work

 

[John Doe 57]

right!

 

[GSMiller]

The "click" technique will work, the second click just has to be over the name and not the icon itself, I use this technique all the time.

 

[zaya]

Just click the name - wait a second then click again.

This will NEVER work...Oh wait...it works every time. Nevermind.

 

[windowpain]

How can I change the name under an icon on the desktop?

Bit late to this but...I just click on the icon and press Enter/return.

 

[sickmacdoc]

Bit late to this but...I just click on the icon and press Enter/return.

Yeah, just like post #2 said to do! Sorry, couldn't pass it up!

 

[windowpain]

Yeah, just like post #2 said to do!

Hehe.
I read it (honest!) just only saw the part about 'get info'..