.. _File.rename:

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File.rename
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   bool **rename** (:ref:`string` **newName**)


Parameters
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| **newName** | The new file name, with no path information. |
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Description
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Renames the associated file.

Does not resolve aliases, but renames the referenced alias or shortcut file itself. Returns true if the file was successfully renamed.