How to rename Files and Folders in Windows 11

A filename consists of the file title and the file extension. When you rename a file, only the first part of the file name is changed. The file extension remains the same and should not be changed. If you need to change the file extension as well, select the entire file, then change the name and extension as desired. In this tutorial, we will learn how to rename a file or a folder in Windows 11 and Windows 10 and the various ways to do so. There are multiple ways to rename a file or folder in Windows 11/10. They are as mentioned below: 1] Using Context Menu – Right-clicking on the item 2] Using Properties 3] Using Keyboard Shortcut – Alt+Enter 4] Using Keyboard Shortcut – F2 5] Using Home Menu in File Explorer 6] By Two Single Clicks 7] Using Command Prompt 8] Using PowerShell