F2

Rename File on Windows

Windows · Text & File Editing
ActionRename File
ShortcutF2
PlatformWindows
CategoryText & File Editing

About this shortcut

On Windows, you can rename file with F2. Renames the selected file or folder. It sits in the Text & File Editing group and is one of the Windows shortcuts people look up most, so it is worth committing to memory — it works the same way across almost every app that follows standard Windows conventions.

How to use it

1

Get ready

Open the app or screen where you want to rename file.

2

Press the keys

Press F2.

3

Done

Renames the selected file or folder.

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