How To Rename | Change Folder Name | Windows 11 (2023)

process of renaming a folder on Windows:

Locate the Folder: Open the File Explorer you can press the Windows + E keys together, and navigate to the folder you want to rename.

Select the Folder: Click once on the folder you wish to rename to select it.

Rename the Folder: There are a few ways to rename the folder:

Right-click on the folder and select "Rename" from the context menu.
Click the folder once to select it and then press the F2 key on your keyboard.
Enter New Name: Once you're in renaming mode, the folder's name will be highlighted. Type in the new name you want for the folder.

Finalize the Rename: After typing the new name, press Enter on your keyboard to finalize the renaming. Alternatively, you can click outside the folder or press the Tab key, and the renaming will also be finalized.

Your folder should now be renamed to the new name you provided. Remember that folder names on Windows can't contain certain characters like / \ : * ? " |, and they can't end with a period or a space

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