How to Rename a File in Linux
Renaming a file in Linux is simple and can be done in two main ways:
1. Using the Command Line
- Open a terminal.
- Use the command to move the file to a new name. Essentially, you are telling Linux to treat the renaming as a “move” operation.
- Specify the current name of the file and the new name you want.
2. Using a File Manager
- Open your file manager (e.g., Files, Dolphin, Thunar).
- Navigate to the file you want to rename.
- Right-click the file and choose the “Rename” option.
- Type in the new name and press Enter.
Things to Note:
- You need proper permissions to rename a file.
- Be careful when renaming files critical to the system to avoid accidental issues.