In the daily file management, the most headache is to face the full screen of disorganized folders, some project data, customer files, final version and other vague folder names, it is even more difficult to find the files you need, if the prefix text is added in front of the folder name, the efficiency of file management can be greatly improved! Many small partners are often asking how to batch and accurately add prefix content to hundreds or thousands of folders in batches? Manual operation is too time-consuming, and it is also prone to omissions, but it is very simple to use the right method. This article introduces three practical insertion techniques to make the management efficiency of documents in work and study rise in a straight line. Let's have a look at it together!
Under what circumstances do I need to add text to the front of the folder name in bulk?
1. When a team uses folders together, in order to distinguish the files of different members, the names or codes of members can be added in batches before the folder name, which can quickly identify files, avoid confusion and improve the efficiency of collaboration.
2. When a large number of folders are archived, by adding the year and name in front of the name, folders can be classified by time or theme, which is convenient for us to find them later.
3. When some very important folders need to be identified, [Important] can be added to the front of the folder to easily and intuitively see the key contents.
Effect Preview of Batch Inserting Person Names at the Beginning of Folder Names
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method 1: Use HeSoft Doc Batch Tool Add prefix text to folders in bulk
recommend index:★★★★★
Advantages:
- support the import of hundreds, thousands of folders at the same time for batch processing, and can also be in the name of any place to insert text content.
- All files are processed locally, there is no upload nature, protecting the privacy of users.
Disadvantages:
- only software can be installed in the computer processing.
Operation steps:
1. Open this small tool and select [Folder Name]-[Insert Text in Folder Name]].
2. After entering the interface, click [Add Folder] to import the folders that need to add prefix text in batch, or drag the files directly below, and then click Next.
3. Enter the option setting interface and enter 0 under [Position]. If you need to insert the text content into other places of the name, click Help to enter other numbers according to the instructions. Under [Text to be inserted], enter the text to be added to the file name. Then click Next, then click Browse in the Save interface to select the location to save the renamed file.
4. After waiting for the processing to be completed, click the red path to open the folder to view the folder with the prefix added successfully.
Method 2: Use Windows Explorer to rename folders in batches
recommend index:★★☆ ☆ ☆
advantages:
- there is no need to install any other software, it is handled locally.
- The operation is simple and intuitive, suitable for a small number of temporary folder names to quickly modify.
Disadvantages:
- you can only add a prefix to the selected folder. You cannot process subfolders within a folder.
- The function is limited, the generated names are the same content, and can only be (1)\(2)\(3)... Sort folders.
Operation steps:
1. Open the folder, select all the folders to be modified, right-click the first folder and select Rename.
2. Enter the prefix text to be added, and then press Enter. All the selected folder names are prefixed, but the file names become the same, and the serial number is automatically added.
Method 3: Use the Bat file batch script to modify the folder name in batches.
recommend index:★★★★☆
advantages:
- as WIindows built-in feature, use is completely free.
- Can handle a large number of folders, while supporting the reuse of saved scripts.
Disadvantages:
- basic command-line knowledge is required and learning costs are high.
- Incorrect operations are prone to unexpected results.
Operation steps:
1. In the folder directory to be modified, right-click to create a new TXT text file, and then copy the code below to the text.
@echo off
setlocal enabledelayedexpansion
set "prefix=Emma's"
for /d %%a in (*) do (
ren "%%a ""! prefix! %%a"
)
2. Next save the text file as [add_prefix.bat]].
3. Double-click to run this bat file, and the folder name in the current directory will be immediately marked with the specified prefix!
Summary
it is not difficult to add prefixes to folders in batches, nor is it simple to say. If it is used occasionally, the Windows's own functions are sufficient. If you need to deal with a large number of folders frequently, use HeSoft Doc Batch Tool Absolutely no problem, you will know how to use it once. Various methods have no absolute advantages and disadvantages, mainly depending on individual needs and methods. However, it is also important to remember that it is best to back up important data before batch renaming, so as not to mess up the files at sixes and sevens. I hope I can help you improve the efficiency of processing documents, so as to save valuable and rest time!