Rename
What is Rename?
Definition
Rename is the action of changing the name of a file or folder while leaving its contents and location unchanged. The item remains the same, but its label is updated to provide a more accurate, descriptive, or useful name. This helps improve organization and makes files and folders easier to identify and locate later.
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Characteristics
It changes only the name, not the contents of the file or folder
It keeps the item in the same location
It applies to files and folders, not apps or windows
It usually replaces the old name with a new one
It does not create a new file or duplicate
Examples
Changing “Document1” to “Essay Draft”
Renaming a folder to reflect a course name
Updating a file name to include a date
Fixing a spelling mistake in a file name
Giving a photo a more descriptive name
Non-Examples
Creating a new file with a different name
Saving a file to keep changes
Moving a file to another folder
Deleting a file
Opening a file to view its contents