Display File Extensions (File Extensions) in Windows

This guide provides a practical overview of Display File Extensions (File Extensions) in Windows, including its main features, benefits, limitations, and important considerations.

You can refer to the steps in the article below to hide / show the extension of the file.

Step 1: Open Windows Explorer -> Organize -> Folder and search options .

Or you can open the Start Menu , enter the Folder Options keyword and select Folder Options .

Step 2: In the Folder Options dialog box, click the View tab.

Step 3: In the View tab, in the Advanced settings section you find Hide extensions for known file types .

If you want to hide the extensions of the files you tick the box before Hide extensions for known file types , if you want to show the extensions of the files you unmarked in that box. After setup is complete you select OK .

Depending on your needs, you can hide or show the file extension. With just three simple steps on you can do it. Good luck!