how to rename a file?

[maximus06]

I'm sure I had this option before, but now I dont see it anymore. I rightclick on any file or folder and there is no "rename" option in the popup menu. Can someone help me?

 

[SpookTheHamster]

You can either right click and chose "get info" or click once on an icon then click again on the name.

 

[119576]

Easiest way is probably to select the file, then click again on the filename.

 

[Eidorian]

I normally just hit Return key.

 

[119576]

I normally just hit Return key.

That's also extremely easy. And mouse-less. I like it.

 

[maximus06]

I normally just hit Return key.

Exellent, thank you. Still making the transition from windows 🙂

 

[Eidorian]

That's also extremely easy. And mouse-less. I like it.

Likewise

Exellent, thank you. Still making the transition from windows 🙂

You learn renaming a file quickly in OS X.

 

[HLdan]

Exellent, thank you. Still making the transition from windows 🙂

Yeah, using the Return key is easiest and it even leaves the extension alone so you can just type in the name of the file. So if it's a PDF, when you hit Return it will leave the .pdf extension alone.
The Windows to Mac transition will be a lot easier than you think as you can see so far.🙂

 

[OrangeSVTguy]

yeah i making that transistion too. i used to have a mac over 10 years ago so i still remember lots of stuff. but i'm still an avid pc user since my laptop is xp. but renaming a file, i used to use the F2 key a lot but don't work in OSX so i just use the Return key.