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'This example uses the NAME statement to rename your README.DOC file.
 
CLS    'Clear screen.
'Change README.DOC to READMINE.DOC.
NAME "README.DOC" AS "READMINE.DOC"
FILES  'Display the files in your directory to confirm name change.
PRINT
PRINT "README.DOC is now called READMINE.DOC"
PRINT "Press any key to continue"
DO
LOOP WHILE INKEY$ = ""
'Change name back to README.DOC and confirm by displaying files.
NAME "READMINE.DOC" AS "README.DOC"
FILES
PRINT
PRINT "README.DOC is back to its original name"