Want to rename files or folders on your Mac? We'll show you how to enter a new name..
Renaming files and folders on Mac is easy and done in seconds. In the following instructions we will show you which options are available to you to give files and folders a new name.
Method 1:
To rename a folder or file on your Mac, click it once so that it is highlighted. Then press the [Enter] key . You can then edit the previous folder or file name. When a new input name , you simply click on a blank area of your desktop. This closes the edit mode again. To change the folder or file name, you can alternatively click the file twice in a row . Do not double-click, however; allow some time between clicks.
Method 2: Folders and files can also be renamed on the Mac using the right-click and the context menu. So just right-click on the relevant file and select " Rename " from the menu . Then enter the new name and click on a free space to save..