Renaming a file, move a file

I know you can click on a file name in finder, it highlights it, and you can type in a new name. But often when I do this, I accidentally open the file. Is there an option to rename (like right click, rename in windows) to avoid clicking on it to rename?
How do you move a file (equivalent to cut in windows)? I see how to copy, but not move.
Thanks
Bob

BobInIndy1 wrote:
I know you can click on a file name in finder, it highlights it, and you can type in a new name. But often when I do this, I accidentally open the file. Is there an option to rename (like right click, rename in windows) to avoid clicking on it to rename?
no. select the file and press enter instead of clicking. the name will become editable.
How do you move a file (equivalent to cut in windows)? I see how to copy, but not move.
you can't cut files in OS X. if you need to move a file drag it to the destination folder.
Thanks
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