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' This example uses the NAME statement to rename your README.TXT file.
 
' To try this example
' 1. Choose New Project from the File menu
' 2. Copy the code example below to the code window
' 3. Press F5 to run the example
 
 CLS                                   ' Clear the screen
 
 NAME "README.TXT" AS "READMINE.TXT"   ' Change README.TXT to READMINE.TXT
 FILES                                 ' Display the files in your directory
 PRINT                                 ' to confirm name change
 PRINT "README.TXT is now called READMINE.TXT"
 PRINT "Press any key to continue..."
 DO
 LOOP WHILE INKEY$ = ""
 
 NAME "READMINE.TXT" AS "README.TXT"   ' Change name back to README.TXT and
 FILES                                 ' confirm by displaying files
 PRINT
 PRINT "README.TXT is back to its original name"