Windows : rename your files with special characters

First of all, to access this function, you need to download this Microsoft application :
https://github.com/microsoft/PowerToys/releases/download/v0.61.1/PowerToysSetup-0.61.1-x64.exe

Once the application is installed, go to the Leviia player as shown below :


Next, go to the folder where you wish to modify the characters.


Then right-click on the folder as shown in the photo and click on "PowerRename".


A new window will appear :


In the "Apply to" section, select "Filename Only" from the drop-down menu. Then in "Search for", put a dot (to find dots in files) but you can also put another special character like $ (depending on which one(s) you want). Then in the "Replace with" box, you'll need to put a dash.

This gives you :


Then click on the "Apply" button at bottom left. Your files will now be renamed as you wish.

Updated on: 05/01/2024