Hi, The easiest way to rename a file in the Finder is simply to navigate to the file, press return on it then enter the new name. You do not have to worry about the extension, just the filename portion, the MacOS will retain the file extension as long as you don't purposely change it.
Later... On 2011-12-11, at 3:57 AM, 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. > Tim Kilburn Fort McMurray, AB Canada -- 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.
