How to Show Extensions With File Names in Windows 10 File Explorer

With default settings, windows 10 doesn't present files with extensions appended to file names. But for some users, it's more convenient and direct that they can know the file type by the name. Otherwise, users should right-click on the file to open properties dialogue to check a file's type. Refer the following steps to learn how to show file extensions.

Method 1: Show File Extensions via File Explorer

Step 1: Press Win + E to open file explorer.

file name extension

Step 2: Click View on the upper-left part of the window, and then check off File name extension on the Current view section.

Method 2:  Show File Extensions via Folder Options

Step 1: Press Win + E to open file explorer.

Step 2: Click View on the upper-left part of the window, click on Options and then select Change folder and search options.

options

Step 3: Click on the View tab. Under the Advanced settings section, scroll down to find Hide extensions for known file types.

folder options

Step 4: Uncheck off it and click on OK.

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