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Show Filename Extensions in Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows 10 and Windows 11
Last Updated about a month ago

To show filename extensions in Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows 10 and Windows 11:

  1. Open File Explorer.

  2. In File Explorer, click the View tab.

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  3. In the pop-up window, in the Show/hide category, mark the checkbox for File name extensions.

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  4. Check your files and see if the filename extensions are now shown.

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