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Re-Name a File.

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January 5, 2020
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I always for years (since I can remember) rename a .pdf file in the Adobe version I was using, (which I can't remember which & how many versions. However, on my HP Windows 10 Laptop, I'm using Adobe Reader Touch & above that is Acrobat Reader DC. Then in my toolbar, next to the address bar on Google Chrome I have an Extension called just Acrobat Reader I believe (which is 100% totally useless) just like anything I try to use to open a file I have saved in 15 GB (free version) of Google Drive. But that's another story for another forum or Google if they would allow you to contact them.

The question I'm here about and the problem also is: I use Adobe Acrobat Reader DC to open all my .pdf files. Even though it's not in my "Start List" in Windows it says Open with... the above, every time I go to open a newly downloaded PDF or any .pdf file. My problem is: I used to be able to RENAME any & all .pdf files that I opened and now I can't find the option to "Re-Name" a file in any Adobe product.

Does anybody know what I'm missing or why we can't rename files anymore?

Respectfully,

Barry

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Acrobat Reader NEVER had that, and I've used every version. Acrobat Reader Touch might have, but that is obsolete. Just rename files in the usual way.

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defaultrvglyikdpy43

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I just did it on my phone went to my files then on this device clicked the ... beside the file scrolled down to rename and done.

dadybear1234Author

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Yeah, I do it all the time on Android. However, this is stock market papers. I need it on my Laptop! I rename Every Single PDF in my Android Version. But as I said earlier, I see you can go to the Desktop Version, Tap Save As & it'll save it to your Downloads I think with any name you want to give it. But it also creates another PDF Doc. Storage Room! Does anybody have Adobe Support Phone Number or an Email Address for them?

Respectfully,

Barry

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jane-e

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Acrobat Reader Mobile is not the same as Acrobat Reader (desktop). You can rename PDF files in the mobile app, but in the desktop version of Acrobat Reader, renaming has to be done through the Operating System — in this case Windows.

@dadybear1234

Here are the directions from Microsoft for renaming files without making a copy:

https://support.microsoft.com/en-gb/office/rename-a-file-baea7aab-760b-4ee0-af58-06e940d505a4#

Open File Explorer by going to My Computer, or by pressing Windows Key + E on your keyboard.
Find the file you want to rename, select it and select Rename on the ribbon (or press F2 on your keyboard).
Type the new name you want the file to have and press Enter.

Renaming files on a PC is done in Windows File Explorer, not in Acrobat Reader (desktop).

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You mean you don't know how to rename files in Windows? I assumed every Windows user would know that, perhaps wrongly. The usual way is to go to File Explorer and right click on the file. A menu appears with Rename, Delete and a bunch of other stuff.

You may have had other options in Android, but this isn't necessary in Windows - in fact it isn't even possible in Windows, because you can't rename a PDF you are viewing.

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Maryeagle

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So, I am having the Same problem, but I have a Mac...an old Mac, be it said, but that shouldn't get in the way, if it is doable at all. I too need to rename a pdf. When I download one and it's 'name' in my Library is a series of about 25 numbers and letters that don't give a clue about what the pdf is about. Infuriating. For the Mac ususally one can find a Rename option in the dropdown from Edit, I believe. But Adobe has none such! I've spent hours, literally, on attempts to find directions - It seems so very basic an option, I'm flabbergasted I can't find anything. How can I rename a pdf so as to reveal what's in it?...so I can choose what I'm looking for? That's my question. PLEASE HELP

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No, renaming from the Edit menu is not the normal Mac way, even if a few apps do it.

You rename a PDF, just as you rename all other files on your Mac, using the Finder. https://www.oreilly.com/library/view/my-new-mac/9781593272098/ch08s05.html

This is not only not done from inside the app, but you must close the file in the app first.

If you don't know where to find your files in Finder, this is a huge problem, and will lead you to disaster.

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Legend

Acrobat Reader NEVER had that, and I've used every version. Acrobat Reader Touch might have, but that is obsolete. Just rename files in the usual way.

dadybear1234Author

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What is the "usual way"?

Sincerely,

Barry

BGVSr.

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I don’t remember ever having a rename option. Please tell us what you did. (you can still rename PDF files the same way you rename any other file) are you meaning you did save with a new name - which isn’t strictly renaming?

dadybear1234Author

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Not on my PC but right in Adobe. You would open a .pdf file then when it
opened INSIDE the ADOBE Product, there would be a dropdown list with like
2o different things. All the way down to close or exit file & a few before
the bottom of list it would say: RENAME. You could pick that & change the
original name of the file to anything you wanted to like something you
would remember & understand.
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