Apple - How can I rename a song in iTunes with a keyboard shortcut?

fn + return works while navigating with the up and down keys. Edit the song, then press return again to submit changes.

For the other columns just press tab to reach the desired column.


  • Press ↑ Up or ↓ Down to go to the track in iTunes.

  • Press ⌘ cmd + ↩ return.

    Editing Track Name

    The track name will now highlight and become ready to edit

  • Enter the text of the title.

    Typing New Track Name

  • Press ↩ return to commit the renaming of the track.

    Committed rename

I made a page of this (with pictures) at: http://sites.google.com/site/chrislent/home/rename-a-track-in-itunes-from-the-keyboard

See Apple KB Article PH12110 for an exhaustive list of keyboard shortcuts.