In seconds, you can rename a folder on your Mac using this simple trick. All you need is the old and new names of the folder, and a text editor like TextEdit or Notes.
Renaming a folder on your Mac is a simple process that can be done in just a few clicks. In this post, we’ll walk you through the steps to rename a folder on your Mac. We’ll also show you how to change the name of a folder in iCloud so that it matches the new name on your Mac. Let’s get started!
Click on Finder in the dock
Click on Finder in the dock, and then open a new window by pressing Command + N. Navigate to the folder you want to rename, and click on it once to select it. Now, type the new name of the folder into the text editor, making sure to include the quotation marks.
Once you’re done, press Command + S to save the file. A dialog box will appear asking if you want to replace the old folder name with the new one. Click on Replace to complete the process.
Select your device or computer from the list on the left-hand side of the Finder window
– Mac
– PC
– iPhone
– iPad
– Android Phone
– Android Tablet
Open the Applications folder, then open the Utilities folder
Open the Applications folder, then open the Utilities folder. In the Utilities folder, you’ll find a program called Terminal. Double-click on it to open it.
Double-click on Terminal to open it
In the Terminal window, type in the following command and press Enter: sudo mv “OldName” “NewName” Type in your password if prompted, and press Enter. The folder will be renamed instantly.
This will rename the folder for you, with administrative privileges. Press Enter, and you’re done! The old folder has been renamed to the new folder name.
In Terminal, type in cd and drag your renamed folder into the Terminal window
In the Terminal window, type in cd and drag your renamed folder into the Terminal window. This will change the directory to the folder you just renamed. Now, type in ls -la to list all of the files and folders in that directory. You should see that the old folder name has been replaced with the new folder name.
Press enter and type in sudo chflags hidden followed by a space This will hide the renamed folder from view in Finder.
Press enter and type in sudo chflags hidden followed by a space. This will hide the renamed folder from view.
To show the hidden folder, type in ls -la again, and you should see that it’s now hidden from view.
Renaming a folder on your Mac is easy, and can be done in seconds using this simple trick. All you need are the old and new names of the folder, and a text editor like TextEdit or Notes. Clicking on Finder in the dock will open a new window where you can select the renamed folder. Typing in the new name of the folder, making sure to include the quotation marks. Once you’re done, press Command + S to save the file. A dialog box will appear asking if you want to replace the old folder name with the new one. Click on Replace to complete the process.
