I'm not sure whether my method is going to be too slow for you but in Finder, I hit enter on the name of the file, which allows me to edit its name. Once you hit enter on the name of a file, be careful because the name is highlighted so if you start typing immediately, you will delete the existing name in its entirety. If you move any of the cursor keys the highlight is gone and you can use the usual key combinations for moving in a text field, i.e. by letter, word to the beginning or end of line. Once you have edited the file name, hit enter key again and you are done. If you change your mind and wish to leave the name of a file as it is, just press escape.
Hope this helps. On 11 Dec 2011, at 10:57, Eric Oyen wrote: > the subject says it all. > I am trying to rename a bunch of files that underscores in the filenames. I > have a lot of filenames with underscores in the names. so far, about the only > reliable method I have found to rename files is the get info pane. there is a > second (though less reliable) method using terminal commands (such as mv) > but there too many filenames with the first 5 characters being the same. > > anyone have any suggestions? > > -eric > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "MacVisionaries" group. > To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > [email protected]. > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected]. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en.
