How to Batch Rename All Files in a Folder Containing Certain Text?

Questions & Suggestions
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I’d like to rename all files in a given folder which contain “_ “ with “ - “. I have a basic sense of how to do this but can’t quite tie it all together using KM. Would someone please provide an example?

Thanks so much… :grinning:

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Hey there @Ahwman, have you been able to create at least a basic macro? If so, please post it so we can see what you have attempted.

Alternatively, the search feature is your friend. This topic has been covered quite a few times already. :wink:

That being said, this is one way of replacing underscores with dashes in a file selection. Simply select whatever files you want to perform this on and execute the macro.

Replace underscores with dashes in each file in Finder’s selection.kmmacros (3.7 KB)

Macro screenshot (click to expand/collapse)

Keyboard Maestro Export
Keyboard Maestro Export1162×1286 165 KB

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As a follow up, here’s another version that allows you to specify the text you want to replace each time. I might end up keeping this for my personal use because it’s quite handy. :sweat_smile:

Replace text in Finder’s selection.kmmacros (5.0 KB)

Macro screenshot (click to expand/collapse)

Keyboard Maestro Export
Keyboard Maestro Export1162×1930 247 KB

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Thanks so much for all your help :grinning:.