Rename File to Selection for Obsidian
Renames the current file to the currently selected text, providing a quick way to rename notes or documents based on their content.
Chinese summary
将当前文件重命名为当前选中的文本，提供了一种基于内容快速重命名笔记或文档的方法。
Key Use Cases
- Renaming a note title to a selected heading or phrase
- Quickly updating file names to match key content
- Streamlining file organization in daily notes or writing projects
Pros
- Simple and fast operation
- No need to manually type new names
- Works with any text selection in the editor
Limitations
- No confirmation or preview before renaming
- Only supports renaming to a single selection (not multiple)
- May overwrite existing file if name already taken without warning
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