How to batch search and replace letters and symbols in folder names for a large number of folders


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SummaryIn handling various tasks of work or projects, most files have been organized and categorized, with categorized files placed into corresponding folders. When folder names have already been categorized by letters or keywords, how can you quickly search and replace the contents of folder names in cases where multiple folder names need to be updated and replaced in bulk?


1、Usage Scenarios

Find the letters, symbols, and word contents in folder names and replace them with any content of your choice.

For example: A-Project Management, A-Budget Reports, A-Client Contracts (three folder names)

You need to batch find "A-" in the names and replace it with "B_".

After replacement, it becomes B_Project Management, B_Budget Reports, B_Client Contracts.

2、Preview

Before Processing:

After Processing:

3、Operation Steps

Open 【HeSoft Doc Batch Tool】, select 【Folder Name】 - 【Find and Replace Folder Name】.

【Add Folder】Add multiple folders or subfolders whose names require replacing letters, symbols, and keywords.

You can also drag files directly below.

【Find Text】Enter the content to be searched for in the folder name below.

【Replace With】Enter the content to replace in the folder name below.

Wait for the process to complete, then check the folders with updated names in the save location.


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