Windows 7: How Do I Rename Multiple Files at Once?
Posted by Lê Hoàng in Microsoft Windows 7
When you have many files in a folder, renaming these files individually can take a lot of time. You do not have to rename files one-by-one. Following these directions will show you how to rename multiple files at once.
1. Select files you want to rename (you can press Ctrl+A to select all files or Ctrl+Left mouse to select files of your choice)
2. Hit F2 button on your keyboard.
You can also right click and select Rename from the context menu.
3. Rename your first file and hit Enter. The following files will be renamed right after that with an extra number at the end.
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September 10, 2010 at 2:41 am, hehe said:
the awesomeness! It is too much!
September 10, 2010 at 1:09 pm, Anonymous said:
Thanks!
Glad to hear your feedback ^^
November 20, 2010 at 6:01 am, Deb_irene said:
Renaming multi files at once, especially pics, is such a time saver. Love it!
December 09, 2010 at 5:26 pm, schmerh said:
what about renamin tv series episodes….this wont work
December 10, 2010 at 2:26 am, Anonymous said:
What error does it give you? I tried to rename 7 avi files and it still works
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March 13, 2011 at 10:35 am, G RAVI KIRAN said:
What if the brackets () should not come at all ?
March 13, 2011 at 10:36 am, G RAVI KIRAN said:
I mean how to remove the brackets() after using your method of renaming files
July 16, 2011 at 8:55 pm, giger said:
Great! But brackets are not nice. Could be digits only.
May 22, 2012 at 4:16 pm, Patrick Seely said:
Thank you for this tip. This is a must know technique for manipulating image file sets.