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Figure 3-6: Creating a new folder where you want it.
3. Type a new name for the folder.
A newly created folder bears the boring name of
New Folder. When you begin typing, Windows 8
quickly erases the old name and fills in your new
name. Done? Save the new name by either press-
ing Enter or clicking somewhere away from the
name you’ve just typed.
If you mess up the name and want to try again,
right-click the folder, choose Rename, and
start over.
Certain symbols are banned from folder (and file)
names. The “Using legal folder names and filenames”
sidebar spells out the details, but you never have
trouble when using plain old letters and numbers
for names.
Renaming a File or Folder
Sick of a file or folder’s name? Then change it. Just
right-click the offending icon and choose Rename
from the menu that pops up. Windows highlights the
file’s old name, which disappears as you begin typing
the new one. Press Enter or click the desktop when
you’re through, and you’re off. Or you can click the
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