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From the Git Repository tab select the location of the local repository inside which you want to rename files and/or directories.
From the Rename File/Folder use the radio buttons to select whether you want to rename a file or a directory and select the relevant item to be renamed.
Enter a name in the Rename To field, ensuring that the name is valid (does not contain special characters). If renaming a file, remember to include the file extension in the Rename To field otherwise the file will be renamed without an extension.
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