How to Rename files in Windows 11 [ 6 Easily ways]

Sometimes, in order to handle a huge collection of files properly, you might want to simultaneously rename every single one of them. Manually renaming every file can be a hassle, but Windows 11 has a few options for mass renaming your files. In this Mytchmode guide, we’ll show you step-by-step how to rename files in Windows 11 from the 6 quickly method.

However; when you have a complete folder full of images or whatever, renaming files might be a really laborious operation. You might spend some time there if you’re renaming them one at a time. Thankfully, there are more effective ways to rename files on Windows 11 if you have a lot of them. Even while Windows 11 comes with a tonne of apps and tools that you can use to batch rename files, the operating system itself still makes it quite simple to do so.

How to Rename Files in Windows 11 from 6 Easily Ways

In Windows 11, renaming files is simple and may be done in a few different ways. In Windows 11, there are six alternative ways to rename files.

1. Rename Files from the Context Menu

Windows 11’s revamped context menu has a somewhat different appearance. The same essential file operation capabilities, such as copying, moving, renaming, and deleting files, are still available. By right-clicking a file in Explorer or on the desktop and choosing Rename from the context menu, you can choose to alter the file’s name. After that, enter the new file’s name and press the Return key.

2. Rename Files in Windows 11 with  Explorer’s Command Bar

File Explorer also has a new look in Windows 11 with its command bar. All of the necessary file operation choices are present in that bar. This is the procedure for renaming files in Explorer.

• Select the folder button for opening file explorer on your taskbar.
• Click on the file you want to rename.
• Click on the Rename option from explorer’s command bar.
• Now, change the name of the file, and press the Return key.

3. Change Name of Folders from PowerShell on Windows 11

The command-line shell PowerShell enables you to perform a wide range of file actions. By using the rename-item cmdlet in PowerShell, you can rename files as follows:

• Open the Start Menu, and on the search, bar search writes PowerShell enter it.
• Now, select Windows PowerShell to bring up that app.
• Open the folder you want to rename a file in by entering this command ( followed by an actual directory path) and pressing Return.
• To view a file list for a folder, input dir in PowerShell and hit Enter.
• Then input this rename file cmdlet and press Enter: 

rename-item “original_filename.ext” “new_filename.ext”

 

4. Rename the Folders and Files with the Shortcut key

• Select a file or folder and then press F2 or FN+F2.
• Type the new name and press enter to save the changes.

5. Rename Files Using the Show More Options

• Rename the file or folder, right-click on it and select Show more options.
• Click on the Rename.
• Type the new name and select enter.

6. Rename Files in Windows 11 using Properties

Click the folder with the right mouse button, select Show more options, and then click Properties.

A popup with folder properties will appear. Enter a new folder name in the General tab, then hit OK.

Finally; These are 6 easy methods to rename files and folders on Windows 11 Laptops or pc.

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