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in win10, how to show the file extension (for example .PDF )

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2019-06-30T13:56:20+00:00

in win10, how to show the file extension (for example  .PDF )

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  1. DaveM121 868K Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2019-06-30T13:58:34+00:00

    Hi COET1

    Open Windows File Explorer (folder icon on your Taskbar)

    Select the View Ribbon (tab)

    On that tick the box for 'File Name Extensions'

    That's It!

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  2. Kapil Arya 37,661 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
    2019-06-30T13:59:44+00:00

    in win10, how to show the file extension (for example  .PDF )

    Hello,

    Search for File Explorer Options and pick same from search results. 

    On View tab, check Hide extensions for known file typesoption, click OK.

    Hope this helps!

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  3. Brink 16,560 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
    2019-06-30T14:00:39+00:00

    Hello COET1, 

    In addition to what Dave posted, the tutorial below can help show you a few options on how to turn on show file extensions in Windows 10.

    https://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/62842-hide-show-file-name-extensions-windows-10-a.html

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