F2
This routine is really two routines in one, depending on whether a single file (or folder) is selected or multiple <menus/file/rename:Multiple
items - Mass Rename>
items are selected.
Explorer++ allows you to edit the name in an in-place edit box, keeping the extension the same. The extension may be edited, but must be deleted then re-typed or selected then over-written.
Tip
Pressing F2 during a single item rename cycles between highlighting
- the file name
- the file extension the full name, including the extension
The Mass Rename dialog allows you to build a new name for all files selected using alphanumeric characters, combined with special character combinations or words. The special words are visible in a reminder box by clicking the arrow button to the right of the Target pattern: edit box. Note that special words are case-sensitive and any characters that do not form a special word are placed in the new filename as-is.
/F | resolves to the entire filename, as originally named. Same as /B/E |
/B | resolves to the filename minus extension, example: for "about_help.htm", /B resolves to "about_help" |
/E | resolves to the file extension, including " . ", example: for "title.htm", /E resolves to ".htm" |
/N | resolves to an integer, beginning with 0 for the first file |
Typing the new file name pattern into the edit box shows the new files previewed to the right of the existing names. Clicking OK completes the rename operation.
Note
Undo <../edit/undo>
works on the entire list as a set; all files renamed by a Mass Rename as restored to their original names.