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When I try to rename a file in Windows 7 by pressing F2, my screen gets darker. If I press F3, it gets brighter.
What is the keyboard shortcut to rename a file in Windows 7?
Sawarnik
Posted 2012-11-29T14:39:09.810
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What is shortcut to rename a file in Windows 7
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Your Function lock must be on. Try holding the Fn button when you press F2.
Wes
Posted 2012-11-29T14:39:09.810
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Try Alt.
Just hold on Alt button for almost 2 seconds after selecting the file.
mathematics learners
Posted 2012-11-29T14:39:09.810
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I'm not so sure about this one! – Mr Ethernet – 2019-09-18T20:38:49.983
1Do you have an Fn key and have you tried pressing that as well? – slhck – 2012-11-29T14:41:56.890
2Are you using a laptop? If you are you will need to press the FN key to enable the function keys rather than the media keys, your higher function keys probably alter the volume – deveneyi – 2012-11-29T14:44:22.407
@deveneyi As far as will need to, that depends on the laptop (not saying you're wrong, but that may not apply to future/other readers). For HP Pavilion laptops, the default
– Bob – 2012-11-29T15:36:28.113fnstate is controlled by a BIOS option (http://askubuntu.com/a/96009).I always use this tried and tested method:
Click the file name, wait half a second, click it again. Type new name... Presto! – Ian Atkin – 2012-11-29T16:51:37.867