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Tech Tip - Easy Batch Renaming of Files in File Explorer

Written by: Paul | March 13th, 2024

Renaming multiple files one by one can be tedious and time-consuming. Windows File Explorer offers a simple way to batch rename files, which can be especially useful for organising documents, photos, or project files efficiently. Here's how it works:

- Select the all the files you want to rename in File Explorer (mouse click and drag or Ctrl + A).

- Right-click just one of the selected files and choose Rename (or press F2).

- Type the new name for the files and press Enter.

- Windows will automatically append a number to each file to differentiate them