RENAME a file

Views Updated: Dec 15, 2025

Key Facts

Abbreviation
RENAME
Pronunciation
/riˈneɪm ə faɪl/
Category
Computing
Related Field
DOS Commands

Examples in Context

  1. The ren and rename commands can rename a file.
  2. These remove and rename a file, respectively.
  3. You cannot specify a different folder or disk when you rename a file or folder.
  4. Object to rename a file by supplying the current location, file name, and the new file name.
  5. You cannot rename a file such that it would end up on another disk or partition.