Finder: Should be able to rename folders from the title bar

Originator:brent
Number:rdar://17500189 Date Originated:29-Jun-2014 03:04 PM
Status:Open Resolved:
Product:OS X Product Version:Mac OS X 10.10 (14A238x)
Classification:Enhancement Reproducible:Always
 
Summary:
Most apps now allow you to rename, move, and tag their files from the title bar of a window showing that document. The Finder does not allow this with an open folder. It should.

Steps to Reproduce:
1. Open a folder in the Finder.
2. Mouse over the title bar.
3. Look for the little down arrow that lets you manipulate the open document.

Expected Results:
The down arrow exists and brings up some version of the normal panel allowing you to move, rename, or tag a document.

Actual Results:
It does not. To rename a folder, you must navigate to its parent folder and rename it there.

Notes:
This confused my mom. It’s great that you’ve made these features so easily accessible to normal users, but they need to be there all the time!

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