Windows 10 and Windows 8 hide by default the file extension for known file types, however If you like me love to see them then you can tell File Explorer to always show them to you.
[symple_box color=”blue” fade_in=”false” float=”center” text_align=”left” width=””] This tutorial is for multiple Windows Versions: Windows 8, Windows 8.1 and Windows 10. The steps are the same, however the layout of the menu’s might be different.[/symple_box]
Show File Extension in File Explorer.
1. Open File Explorer and open any random folder.
2. Click on View in the top bar.
3. Then click on Options
4. Now click on Change Folder and Search options
5. Click on the View tab
6. Uncheck the box: “Hide extensions for known file types”
7. Click on Apply and then OK
Windows 10 and Windows 8 should now always show the file types after the name for all files.
Show File Extension in File Explorer.
1. Open File Explorer and open any random folder.
2. Click on View in the top bar.
3. Then click on Options
4. Now click on Change Folder and Search options
5. Click on the View tab
6. Check the box: “Hide extensions for known file types”
7. Click on Apply and then OK
Windows 10 and Windows 8 should now always show the file types after the name for all files.
