Rename File
Windows
F2
Renames the selected file.
Windows Rename File Shortcut for Windows, Mac & Web
Renames the selected file. Here's the keyboard shortcut for every version of Windows, plus other ways to do it.
Quick Answer
- Windows
- F2
- Mac
- Enter
- Web
- Not confirmed yet
How to rename file in Windows with the keyboard
- Open Windows and go to where you want to rename file.
- Press F2 on Windows or Enter on Mac.
Windows Rename File Shortcut for Windows
Press F2.
Windows Rename File Shortcut for Mac
Press Enter.
Windows Rename File Shortcut for Windows Web
We haven't confirmed a Windows Web shortcut for this yet.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Windows rename file shortcut?
On Windows, press F2. On a Mac, press Enter.
Is there a Mac shortcut to rename file in Windows?
Yes: Enter.
Does it work in Windows for the web?
We haven't confirmed a web version shortcut for this yet.
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