How to batch replace multiple words of file names? 3 moves easy to get

In daily work, efficient batch replacement file names become the basic requirements for enterprises to manage all kinds of documents. Especially if there are multiple words in the file name that need to be changed. For example, many file names in the format of [123 XX Draft] can be replaced with [456_XX_Final Edition] in batch, and multiple characters mixed in this way can be replaced in batch. Although it is more complicated to replace one by one than ordinary characters, it is also widely used in the case of file number update and material management. This article will give you a detailed introduction to three different replacement methods, according to the complexity of each method, convenient operation, whether batch processing and other levels of quick explanation.

Why do I need to replace several words in a file name in batches?

1. Batch replace the unintuitive text content in the file name, can see the current file status at a glance, more clear and easy to understand, and improve the recognition.
2. When the date in the file name needs to be updated or the content needs to be changed, the replacement operation can be used to unify the name to facilitate the management and search of the file.
3. Some systems may have specific requirements for file names, such as not supporting spaces and some character characters, you need to batch replace these spaces and characters in the file name to avoid the problem of not opening.

Preview of effect after file name replacement

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after treatment:

method 1: UseHeSoft Doc Batch ToolRename File

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Advantages:

• supports multiple text replacements in a file name, and can also be replaced in batches when the number of files is large.
• The whole process is processed locally, which does not involve the nature of the uploaded file and protects the privacy of users.

Disadvantages:

• can only be used on a computer after installing the software.

Operation steps:

1. The first step is to open 【HeSoft Doc Batch Tool], click [File Name]-[Find and Replace Keywords in File Name], and then click Add File to add the file to be renamed.

2. In the second step, select [Find Method] to find the text accurately. Then enter the text, number or symbol before replacement below [keyword list to be found], and enter the text, number or symbol after replacement below [keyword list to be replaced]. Then select the path to save the replaced file.

3. In the third step, after waiting for the processing to be completed, click the red path of the save location to view the renamed file.

Method 2: Manually rename the file name

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advantages:

• no need to install any software, computer system native support.
• Can do instant operation, a few or a small number of files can be modified directly immediately.

Disadvantages:

• only a single file can be renamed, and the number of files is very time-consuming.
• Manual operation is inefficient and also prone to errors.

Operation steps:

right-click the file-select Rename-directly modify the name.

Method 3: Batch replace file names with the PowerShell command

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advantages:

• with the native support of Windows system, it can be operated at any time without installing software.
• Processing speed is very fast, can also do batch processing.

Disadvantages:

• need to backup in advance, file name replacement can not be reversed.
• When a file with complex rules needs to be renamed, the description is time-consuming.

Operation steps:

1. Press and hold Win R to enter the interface, enter the PowerShell and click OK.

2. Enter [cd "your full folder path"] first, and then press Enter to confirm the folder.

3. Finally, enter [Get-ChildItem -File | Where-Object {$_. Name-match' ^ 123 (. ?) Draft(?:\.\w )?$' } |

Rename-Item -NewName { "456_$($matches[1])_Completed$($ _. Extension)" } -Verbose] replacement rules (some may need to be modified according to the actual situation of everyone). Then enter and the file name will be replaced.

Summary

for different scenarios and methods, there are a large number of files to be operated in the enterprise. UseHeSoft Doc Batch ToolBest, it processes files locally, and does not modify them on the basis of the original files, and PowerShell naming is also very convenient, that is, it needs to write its own code, which is suitable for familiar developers to operate. Finally, although manual renaming cannot be processed in batches, direct renaming can quickly complete the replacement of file names in scenarios where there are only a few or not many files.