How to Rename a Folder in Linux?
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The procedure to rename a folder or directory on Linux:

  • Open the Terminal application.
  • Type the following command to rename foo folder to bar: mv foo bar. You can use full path too: mv /home/vivek/oldfolder /home/vivek/newfolder.

How do u rename a folder?

Method 1: Rename a file or folder by selecting it and hitting the ‘return’ key. Just click on the icon of the file/folder from the OS X Finder, and then hit the return key, then type in the new name. This is quick and simple, and likely the most traditional method of renaming on the Mac.

Which command can be used to rename a file in Unix?

mv

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