If you need to rename multiple files in Windows 10 or Windows11, don't do it one by one. Use this trick instead.
Contents This File Explorer keyboard shortcut has quickly gone to the top of my list for the best keyboard shortcuts in Windows. If you’re someone who works with lots of files of any kind, this keyboard shortcut to quickly rename them in bulk is a lifesaver.
From there, you can hit the Control and A key on your keyboard. Make sure all the files are highlighted in blue. Once all the files are highlighted, press the F2 button on your keyboard. You’ll be prompted to rename that first file at the top of the File Explorer list. Once that’s done, you can hit Command and A to highlight all the files. From there, right-click and choose rename. You’ll see a few options show up in a Rename finder items menu. Click Format and next to where it says Name Format choose Name and Index. Then, under the Where option, choose after name and make sure the starting number is set to 1.