Windows 10 naturally allows you to rename many files at once so as not to do everything by hand on a case-by-case basis. Saving time important. We explain how to use this feature, which is very easy to understand.
Need to rename several files in the same folder but looking for a solution to avoid doing the operation for each one? Then you’ve come to the right place. Let’s start with the good news: You don’t even need to download and install third-party software, Windows 10 offers a native feature that lets you do this very quickly and easily.
Windows 10 natively lets you rename several files at once
Here is the procedure to follow:
- Open the relevant folderFile Explorer
- Select all the files you want to rename (ctrl key will be pressed for multiple selection, Shift key by clicking on last file for extended selection)
- Press F2 key from your keyboard or go to: Home > Rename
- Type the filename you want
- That’s it, all your files have been renamed and now have the same name. They are distinguished from each other by a number enclosed in parentheses after the name (X).
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And now, there it is! Note that this little tutorial doesn’t just work with Windows 10, you can use this trick on earlier versions of the operating system as well. If you make a mistake, a simple CTRL+Z or CRight click > Undo Rename will bring the situation back.
