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Module 1 - Introduction to Computers - Macintosh OS
Lesson 6 - File Management
Section 8- Naming Files, Folders, Aliases

Naming Files, Folders, Aliases

Often times you will want to rename the file, folder, or alias that you just moved or copied. Before learning how, you need to know two rules:

  • The name cannot be over 256 characters long.
  • The name cannot contain a colon (:), a slash (/), or a period (.)

 

To rename a file, folder, or alias, click on the name of the file, folder, or alias you want to change. After a brief pause, the name will become highlighted and an edit box appears around the text.

Renaming and alias.

Type the new name in the highlighted field. When you have finished typing, press Return on the keyboard, or click anywhere else on the desktop with the mouse pointer to accept the changes.

Press return when done typing new name.

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