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A couple of ways to rename files on a Mac.

Set the application on your Mac to open certain types of files. For example, open PDFs in Preview instead of Adobe Reader.

Use Get Info to make stationery templates in the Finder.

Use Get Info to rename a file. This is like using Properties on Windows.

Get Info on a file to find out information about it. This is like the Properties feature in Windows.

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