It is no surprise that there are a number of different ways to rename files and folders in the Finder … so keep reading to see if I know them all!
To change the name of a file or folder on Mac, simply click on the file you want to rename, you will see that it is marked with a different color from the others:
With the file selected, press the Enter key (symbol ↩) on your keyboard and you’re done. Type the new name of the file or folder.
How to Rename a File On Mac
Step 1. Choose the file that you wish to rename
Step 2. Right click on its icon to rename file on Mac
Step 3. you can even press enter after clicking on the file
Step 4. Type the new name and then hit the enter; your file rename on Mac is complete