How To Display File Extension in Windows 11 [Guide]
15How To Display File Extension in Windows 11 [Guide]
File extension tells you the type of file you are dealing with. In short, they enable your operating system to determine the apps that are associated with a file.
In some cases, your files' extensions might be hidden. While that's not a problem in itself, knowing about the file extensions can help you figure out what you’re dealing with. Let’s look at the methods you can use to figure out the file extensions in your Windows 11 PC.
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On Windows 11, File Explorer hides the extensions for known file types for some reason by default, but you have multiple ways to make them visible, and in this guide, you will learn how.
A file extension is the three or four letters that come after the period at the end of the name, indicating the file format type. For example, my-notes.txt, my-document.docx, etc. Although extensions are unnecessary after saving the file, it’s another visual queue to identify the file’s format quickly. Also, it makes it easier to change compatible extensions as necessary, such as from .txt to .bat, when you are writing a script or batch file.
This tutorial will apply for computers, laptops, desktops, and tablets running the Windows 10 and Windows 11 operating systems (Home, Professional, Enterprise, Education) from all supported hardware manufactures, like Dell, HP, Acer, Asus, Toshiba, Lenovo, Alienware, Razer, MSI, Huawei , Microsoft Surface, and Samsung.