We can rename a file using Notepad++ in two ways, let's take a look at them.
Option 1: Using Menu: File
Be on the tab for the file that you want to change the name.
Now go to Menu: File -> Rename...
![Rename file using Notepad++ File Menu Option Rename file using Notepad++ File Menu Option](https://code2care.org/howto/rename-file-using-notepad-plus-plus/images/Rename file using Notepad++ File Menu Option.jpg)
Option 2: Using Tab options.
Be on the tab for the file that you want to change the name.
Now right click on the Tab name and select Rename
![Rename file in Notepad++ using tab options Rename file in Notepad++ using tab options](https://code2care.org/howto/rename-file-using-notepad-plus-plus/images/Rename file in Notepad++ using tab options.jpg)
In both cases, you will see a window appear where you can rename the file.
![Rename file using Notepad++ File Menu Option Rename file using Notepad++ File Menu Option](https://code2care.org/howto/rename-file-using-notepad-plus-plus/images/Rename file using Notepad++ File Menu Option.jpg)
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