Rename Option is not coming on MacOS Monterey 12.6

When I select a file to rename - Right Click and try to rename - Rename option itself is not available,

I tried all basic troubleshooting, but it's of no use.

Kindly please, let know if there is a solution for this.

MacBook Pro 15″, macOS 12.6

Posted on Oct 15, 2022 11:04 PM

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1 reply

kaz-k

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Oct 16, 2022 5:13 AM in response to Quasar2018

Hi,

At least my MacBook Pro late 2017 running under macOS Monterey 12.6 has "Rename" option in pull down menu.

Try to force quit the and reopen Finder if it solve your issue.

If it doesn't help, boot in Save mode then normal boot could solve the issue.

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