Viewing File Extensions
(Windows only)
(Windows only)
Start, Programs, Accessories, Windows Explorer.
Click on Tools, Folder Options and choose the View tab. Make sure the check box next to "Hide exensions for known file types" is unchecked. Click OK. Now all the file extensions will be visible.
If you want all folders to do this, click the button Apply to All Folders. If it gets messed up, the button Rrestore Defaults is at the bottom.
Some common file extensions are:
| *.xls | Excel file |
| *.doc | Word file |
| *.mdb | Access file |
| *.txt | Text file |
| *.jpg, *.gif, *.png | Picture files |
| *.exe | Executable file |
| *.cpp | C++ source file |