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Show Or Hide Extensions With File Names In Windows 10 File Explorer

Last Updated on April 13, 2020 by admin 1 Comment

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File extensions help us to identify file types. The File Explorer in Windows 10 doesn’t show file type with file names with default File Explorer settings.

We here at IntoWindows recommend PC users to make Windows 10 always show file extensions with file names in File Explorer so that you can identify file types with ease. We also recommend you check extensions of files downloaded from the internet to avoid running malicious programs.

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Of course, you can know the type of a file by looking its file icon if a program is associated to that file type.

You can also see the extension of a file by right-clicking on it and then clicking properties option. But making the File Explorer always to show file extensions is a wise idea to check file types with a glance at the file name.

Here are three easy ways to show or hide file extensions in Windows 10 File Explorer.

Method 1 of 3

Show or hide file extensions via File Explorer

Step 1: Open File Explorer. Click View and then uncheck File Name Extensions option to hide file name extensions.

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Method 2 of 3

Show or hide file extensions via Folder Options

Step 1: Open Folder Options. You can do that by clicking File and then clicking Options or Change folder and search options.

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Step 2: Switch to the View tab. Select the check-box next to Hide extensions for known file types option to hide extensions. Click Apply button.

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Method 3 of 3

Show or hide file extensions using keyboard shortcuts

Step 1: Open File Explorer using Windows logo + E keyboard shortcut.

Step 2: Press the Alt key > press V key, press HF key to show or hide file name extensions.

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That’s all!

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Filed Under: Windows 10 Tagged: File Explorer

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  1. Marisathief says

    March 29, 2018 at 6:26 am

    You saved. My life. These things annoy the crap outta me!

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