Batch-rename files feature is missing in the Big Sur release

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Batch-rename files feature is missing in the Big Sur release

Hello,

recently I noticed that very handy and useful feature was removed from Finder App - batch rename of the files.

In the "redesigned" finder window I cannot find that feature anymore. Is it possible to somehow enable it or do I have to install some external tool for that?

This is how this feature worked before: https://www.macrumors.com/how-to/batch-rename-files-in-macos/

I was digging many internet websites, but I cannot find any information about that. Thanks for your responses!

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Posted on Dec 30, 2020 10:43 AM

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grzegovy Author

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Dec 30, 2020 11:20 AM in response to dialabrain

It seems that for some reason all of the files I was working on were marked as "Locked" in the details window. That causes the rename option is missing in the right-click menu. And more - the return key does not trigger any action on a single file too. After unlocking the files - it seems to work properly :) I thought that they just removed that feature at all because that menu option is just gone in that case...

Thank you for your response!

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