When sorting out photos and materials, if you want to add dates and author names to a batch of folders, you have to honestly right-click, rename, type, enter... Repeat dozens of times, people are numb. In fact, you only need a function that can batch insert text at the end of the file name. It allows you to add the same suffix to dozens or hundreds of folders at one go, such as "Archive in 2026", "Final Edition" and "Zhang San Responsible", and completely bid farewell to tedious manual operations.
Why do I need to insert text at the end of the file name?
1. Differentiate versions: You have the folder "Marketing Plan" in your hand, and you have to manually add "v1" and "v2_Modify" every time ". With this function, you can batch all historical version folders with a unified version identification at the end of the file name.
2. Add date when archiving: archive a bunch of folders at the end of each year or the end of the project. Manually insert text at the end of each folder name and add "_202601 archive" to make it clear and convenient to find later.
3. Mark the attribution of files: when the team cooperates, the folders handled by different people are mixed together. You can quickly add text at the end of the file name for folders belonging to Zhang San, such as "_by Zhang San", to avoid confusion.
4. Classify and sort out materials: download or collect various materials and tutorial folders with various names. You can add text to them in batches to classify them at the end of the file name, such as "_technical documents" and "_reference pictures" to make scattered data organized.
5. Temporary marking status: The contents of some folders are still being processed and need special reminding. You can quickly insert text at the end of these folder file names, and add a suffix of "_under review" or "_to be sorted" to prevent misoperation.
Preview of the effect of inserting text at the end of a folder name
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After treatment:
Method 1: Use HeSoft Doc Batch Tool to insert text at the end of the file name
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Advantages:
1. Clear functional interface: Open the interface with a clear goal, that is, insert text at the end of the file name. There are no complicated parameters, just enter what word you want to add.
2. Batch processing: Whether you have ten or one hundred folders, you can drag them in at one time. Set up the text to be added, click to start to add all suffixes, and the efficiency will be improved by dozens of times.
3. Local Security: The whole operation is completed on your own computer. The file data does not go out and is absolutely safe. Business data and personal files can be handled with confidence.
Disadvantages:
γ HeSoft Doc Batch Tool ] needs to be local to the computer.
Operation steps:
1. Open γ HeSoft Doc Batch Tool ], select [file name] on the left, and then select [insert text in file name] on the right].
2. Click [Add File] in the upper right corner, or drag the file to be processed to the specified location to complete the file import.
3. Click [Next]. If you want to add text at the end, enter [-1]. If you have other needs, click [Help] at the back. There are specific instructions. Enter the text you want to insert.
4. Click [Next], the tool will automatically start adding text to the end of the file, and will give a prompt in time after completion.
Method 2: Use Windows Explorer to add text to the end of the file name
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Advantages: The computer comes with, zero cost, no need to install any new software. It is most direct to change one or two folder names.
Disadvantages: You have to repeat the "Select-F2-Type-Enter" action for each folder. A dozen folders can make you feel sour, which is inefficient and prone to errors.
Operation steps:
1. Open the folder and find the file that needs to be changed.
2. Right-click the first folder and select "Rename.
3. Point the cursor to the back of the name with the mouse.
4. Manually enter the text you want to add, such as "_final version.
5. Just press Enter to confirm.
6. Then, for the next folder, repeat the above steps 2 to 5.
Method 3: Use the Bulk Rename Utility to add text to the end of the file name
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Advantages: It is very powerful, there are dozens of renaming rules, and there are almost no renaming operations that it cannot do, including adding words at the end.
Disadvantages: The interface is very complex. Full-screen buttons and tabs, in order to add a suffix, you need to find half a day in a lot of irrelevant functions, which is very unfriendly to novices.
Operation steps:
1. Install the software and open it. Its interface is a bit complicated. Find the folder on the left and open it.
2. All documents are listed on the right. Select all or a few to be changed according to your needs.
3. The key is to look at the above row of options and find the Name or Suffix tab.
4. Find the input box inside and type the words you want to add directly, such as "_final version".
5. At this time, look at the following file list. The new name has been displayed in real time.
6. Confirm that there is no problem, just click the Rename button.
Method 4: Use the Total Commander to add words to the end of the file name.
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Advantages: The built-in batch rename tool is quite easy to use and supports multi-file operation.
Disadvantages: First of all, you have to get used to using this left and right column, different manager. Although its batch renaming function is relatively strong, its operation mode is still partial to technical flow, which is not intuitive and easy to understand, and it is not easy for novice to operate.
Operation steps:
1. First use the Total Commander to find the folders you want to change your name and select them all.
2. Press the shortcut key Ctrl M directly, and its batch renaming tool will pop up.
3. Do you see "[N]" in the dialog box? It represents the original name, just add the word you want to add directly after it.
4. After adding the words, the preview effect of the new name will be displayed below.
5. The inspection found that there was no problem. Click the "Start" button and it was done. It was very simple.
Method 5: Rename the website using the online file to add text to the end of the file name
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Advantages: do not need to install software, open the web page can be used, looks very convenient.
Cons: The biggest issue is privacy and security. You have to upload local files to someone else's server. The function is usually weak, the folder support is poor, and the number of files, size and other restrictions.
Operation steps:
1. Search for an online rename website in the browser and open it, such as webrename.
2. Click the upload button. Many websites may not support direct upload of folders and need you to pack them first.
3. After uploading, find the function of adding suffix on the website.
4. Enter the text you want to add in the text box.
5. Click the "Start Processing" button to wait for web page processing.
6. After processing, download the file back.
Method 6: Use ReNamer to add text to the end of the file name
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Advantages: A software that specializes in renaming is still relatively powerful and supports many rules, including adding suffixes.
Disadvantages: Although the function is strong, it is a bit complicated for users who only want to complete the simple operation of "adding text at the end of the file name" and requires a little learning time.
Operation steps:
1. After downloading and installing the ReNamer, open it.
2. Drag the file or folder to be renamed directly into the software window.
3. Then in the left panel, click the "Add Rule" button to find the "Suffix" or "Insert" option from the rule list.
4. Then enter the text to be added to the end in the box that appears.
5. Click "Preview" to see the effect of the name change. If you are sure there is no problem, click "Rename" button to complete the operation.
Method 7: Use the Finder that comes with macOS to add words at the end of the file name
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Advantages: Apple computer comes with smooth operation.
Cons: It has limited batch renaming options. Although it is possible to "add text", the addition position is fixed (prefix or suffix), so it is impossible to insert text only at the end of the file name flexibly, and the function is relatively rigid.
Operation steps:
1. In the Finder of Mac, select all the folders you want to change your name.
2. Right-click and select "Rename X Items" in the menu ".
3. In the pop-up option, find and click "Add Text" and enter the content you want to add in the text box.
4. Finally, click the "Rename" button to complete the operation. The operation is very intuitive.
Method 8: Use the mobile phone file management APP to add text to the end of the file name
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Advantages: It can be operated on the mobile phone and is suitable for emergency handling of folders in the mobile phone.
Disadvantages: small mobile phone screen, inconvenient operation. The batch renaming function of this kind of APP is usually very common and is not compatible with computer-side file management.
Operation steps:
1. First install a file management APP, such as FE, on the mobile phone.
2. Find the folder you want to process and select it.
3. Look for the "Rename" function in the menu, which generally supports batch operation.
4. Select the option of "Add Suffix" and enter the text you want to add.
5, finally confirm the effect, no problem point to confirm the completion.
If you're fed up with the repetitive mechanical labor of suffixing files, afraid of learning complex scripts and software, and worried about online tools leaking privacy, then γ HeSoft Doc Batch Tool ] Insert text at the end of the folder name is your best choice. It is designed for the most practical pain point of "adding suffixes to folder names in batches, simply and safely. Stop letting such small things consume your time and patience, use your tools and save your energy for more valuable work.