# Batch File Renaming

This topic describes how to rename files in bulk.
The files in the following locations are eligible for batch renaming. Hidden files are not renamed.

- User folder
- Extended folder（local）
- Link folder
- Task space
- Recycle bin

Note
If a folder is selected, an error will occur, and the process will be aborted.

## Setting up the [Batch Change File Names] button

Set the naming rules for batch renaming with the [Batch Change File Names] button.
Procedure
1.
On the [Commands] tab in the [Toolbar Options] dialog box, click [Tool] from [Categories].
2.
Drag and drop the [Batch Change File Names] button from [Commands] into the toolbar or task toolbar.
The [Batch Change File Names] dialog box appears.
3.
Configure the batch renaming settings and click [OK].
The [Batch Change File Names] dialog box closes.
4.
Click [Close] in the [Toolbar Options] dialog box.
The [Toolbar Options] dialog box closes.

### Renaming files

Procedure
1.
Select the files you want to rename.
2.
Click the [Batch Change File Names] button.
The file names are changed in bulk.
Note

- When the [Display confirmation dialog for target file before execution] check box is selected in the [Batch Change File Names] dialog box, a list of the target files will be displayed in the [Batch Change File Names] dialog box. You can also review the settings.
- The process will be aborted when:
  - More than 1000 files are selected.
  - The name or path of the renamed file exceeds 260 characters.
  - The new file name is a reserved word in Windows.
  - The new file name is empty (only the extension remains).