To rename files in Mac OS X is incredibly simple. There are two basic methods.
One
Select the file you would like to rename and then click on the filename. The filename will highlight in blue and then you can change it.
Two
Select the file you would like to rename and then press Enter. The filename will highlight in blue and then you can change it.

One
Select the file you would like to rename and then click on the filename. The filename will highlight in blue and then you can change it.
Two
Select the file you would like to rename and then press Enter. The filename will highlight in blue and then you can change it.



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