How to Make a File Without Extension in Windows [Tutorial]
19How to Make a File Without Extension in Windows [Tutorial]
Every day, we come across different types of file extensions while working on a computer. The file extensions tell an operating system about the type of file so that the OS could select the right app or software to display the information in that file. The file extensions are written at the end of a file name after a dot (.). For example, a PDF file has a .pdf extension, a text file has a .txt file extension, etc. You can view the file extension by changing the View mode in the File Explorer or by viewing the file properties. But sometimes, the file properties window shows you nothing. This usually happens when the file has no extension. You can create files with no extension on your Windows computer. In this tutorial, we will see how to create a file without extension in Windows 11/10.
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To create a file without an extension with Notepad, use quotation marks. The quotation marks ensure the integrity of the file name chosen without an extension. The file is saved with a name and a file type of "file" which has no extension. This method is also very useful for creating files with other extensions such as plalert.pl (PERL file) and greeting.xml (XML file); simply use the quotation marks. If you do not use the quotation marks, a default extension of .txt is added to the file name.
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.