SMALL STEPS. USEFUL SKILLS.
Rename a file
Give a file a clearer name without changing its contents.
Use the pictures where shown. Follow the short instructions between them.
STEP 1 OF 5
Find the file
Open Finder and locate the file.
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STEP 1
Find the file
Open Finder and locate the file.
STEP 2
Select the file
Click the file once to select it.
STEP 3
Press Return
Press the Return key. The name becomes editable.
STEP 4
Type the new name
Replace the old name but do not change the letters after the final full stop if they are shown.
Avoid a colon or a name starting with a full stop. Rename your own documents, not system folders or your home folder.
STEP 5
Save the name
Press Return again.
IF SOMETHING LOOKS DIFFERENT
A little help along the way.
Your menus may look different after an update. Look for the same control name and take your time.
I cannot find that option+
Check that this guide covers your device and software. If the names do not match, use the manufacturer’s instructions linked below for your model.
I need to go back a step+
Use Previous step or select a step number above. This changes the guide only; it does not undo anything on your device.
Are these pictures of my device?+
They are example screens showing exactly where to click. Your names, apps, wallpaper and layout may look a little different, but the options you need are the same. Some pictures show what you should see after a step.