# Renaming a File

This topic describes how to rename a file. The same operations apply to folders; the only difference is that you can also rename them in the folder area.
Procedure
1.
Select the file or the folder you want to rename, then select [Rename] from the [File] menu.
Or, you can click the file or folder name displayed in the workspace.
The cursor appears in the name field.
2.
Enter a new name and press the <Enter> key.
The file or folder name is changed.
Note

- The following characters cannot be used in file or folder names:
  \ / : * ? " < > |
- You cannot start a file name with a space.
- A file name including its path cannot exceed 255 alphanumeric characters.
- You can also rename a file or folder by selecting it and pressing the <F2> key.