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On 10/20/2021 1:10 PM, Ivano Da Milano wrote:
>>> Batch rename
>> I'm not sure exactly what you mean, but it is possible, either
>> directly from Elisp or some solution/combination with/from
>> Dired and/or the shell ...
>>
> I mean renaming files all at once, applying string manipulation to the fi

wdired-mode  calls up the directory editor.  From there you have
all the usual find and replace features.  You can also change protections
and the timestamp.