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Alex Fazio
Alex Fazio
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July 23, 2021
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Simple rename shortcut vs batch rename

  • July 23, 2021
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I would like to be able to trigger a shortcut to simply rename a single file instead of opening the Batch Rename menu.

 

Is there any way to enable that? I would normally use KeyBoard Maestro to trigger the Edit > Rename menu but the voice DOES NOT exist in that menu, which is absurd.

 

 

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Correct answer Lumigraphics

F2 is the keyboard shortcut for Rename.

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Rahul Saraogi
Community Manager
Rahul SaraogiCommunity Manager
Community Manager
September 15, 2023
Hi all,

We are happy to announce the release of Adobe Bridge 2024 (Version 14.0.0.102).
This release has support for ‘Customizing keyboard shortcuts’ along with a few other features.

The detailed guide of using the keyboard shortcut customization feature is at : https://helpx.adobe.com/in/bridge/using/keyboard-shortcuts-panel.html

For a complete list of features available in Bridge 2024, please refer to the community post :

Regards,
Bridge Team
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VarunVarshneyCommunity Manager
Community Manager
August 5, 2023

Hi,

The latest Beta build 14.0.0.57 has support for ‘Customizing keyboard shortcuts’ along with a few other features.

The detailed guide of using the keyboard shortcut customization feature is at : https://community.adobe.com/t5/bridge-discussions/keyboard-shortcut-customization-workflows-in-adobe-bridge-beta-14-0-0-57/td-p/13986171


For a complete list of features available in the Beta build, please refer to the community post: 
https://community.adobe.com/t5/bridge-discussions/adobe-bridge-beta-is-now-available-14-0-0-57/td-p/13986216

 
We would love for you to try it out and share feedback.

 


Regards,
Bridge Team

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LumigraphicsCorrect answer
Brainiac
July 26, 2021

F2 is the keyboard shortcut for Rename.

    Alex Fazio
    Alex FazioAuthor
    Participating Frequently
    July 26, 2021

    Ah! Of course the solution could not be simpler. Thanks a lot!

    Erik Bloodaxe
    Erik Bloodaxe
    Brainiac
    July 24, 2021

    Just trying to help.

    No other way that I am aware of. You may be out of luck.

    Alex Fazio
    Alex FazioAuthor
    Participating Frequently
    July 24, 2021

    Thanks for the effort, I really appreciate it. 

    Alex Fazio
    Alex FazioAuthor
    Participating Frequently
    July 24, 2021

    The only keyboard renaming capability that I know of is if you have a bunch (more than one) items to rename, if, after renaming the first, tap the Tab key and the next name in succession will already be selected for renaming. But to initiate this you do have to use the mouse to either right-click to rename or two clicks with about a full second pause between the clicks.

     

    That is unless you want to do a batch rename: then it's Shift-Control/Command-r. For THAT there is a key command.


    Thanks for your reply. I am aware of the commands you guys have illustrated. I am looking for a simple command like Enter in macOS Finder, which with one keystroke allows me to rename one individual file. I would like the latter behaviour to happen, instead of triggering Batch Rename, or having to click on a file to start the renaming process.

      Erik Bloodaxe
      Erik Bloodaxe
      Brainiac
      July 24, 2021

      Right click on file and choose Rename.

      Even quicker, left click on filename and type a new name.

      Alex Fazio
      Alex FazioAuthor
      Participating Frequently
      July 24, 2021

      The whole point of a keyboard shortcut is to not use the mouse, isn't it?

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