How to Show File Extensions on Windows 10
Step 1: Enable File Extensions in Windows 10
To show file extensions on Windows 10, you need to enable the "Show file extensions" option in the File Explorer settings. Here’s how to do it:
- Go to File Explorer and click on the File Explorer icon in the Start menu.
- In the File Explorer window, click on the View tab in the top menu bar.
- Click on the Show button next to File name.
- In the Show dialog box, select File extensions from the File type dropdown menu.
- Click OK to apply the changes.
Step 2: Show File Extensions in File Explorer
Once you’ve enabled the "Show file extensions" option, you can see file extensions in the File Explorer window. Here’s how to do it:
- To show file extensions in the File Explorer window, simply click on the View tab in the top menu bar.
- Click on the Show button next to File name.
- In the Show dialog box, select File extensions from the File type dropdown menu.
- Click OK to apply the changes.
Step 3: Show File Extensions in File Explorer Settings
To show file extensions in the File Explorer settings, you need to go to the File Explorer settings. Here’s how to do it:
- Go to File Explorer and click on the File Explorer icon in the Start menu.
- In the File Explorer window, click on the Settings icon in the top menu bar.
- In the File Explorer settings window, click on the View tab.
- Click on the Show button next to File name.
- In the Show dialog box, select File extensions from the File type dropdown menu.
- Click OK to apply the changes.
Step 4: Show File Extensions in Command Prompt
To show file extensions in the Command Prompt, you need to use the %windir% environment variable. Here’s how to do it:
- Open the Command Prompt as an administrator.
- Type the following command:
%windir% - Press Enter to execute the command.
- The Command Prompt will display the file extensions for the files in the current directory.
Step 5: Show File Extensions in Command Prompt with Environment Variables
To show file extensions in the Command Prompt with environment variables, you need to use the %windir% environment variable and the %APPDATA% environment variable. Here’s how to do it:
- Open the Command Prompt as an administrator.
- Type the following command:
%windir% - Press Enter to execute the command.
- The Command Prompt will display the file extensions for the files in the current directory.
- To display the file extensions for the files in the %APPDATA% directory, type the following command:
%APPDATA% - Press Enter to execute the command.
- The Command Prompt will display the file extensions for the files in the %APPDATA% directory.
Important Points
- File extensions are case-sensitive: File extensions are case-sensitive, so make sure to type them correctly.
- File extensions are not displayed in the File Explorer window: File extensions are not displayed in the File Explorer window, but they can be shown in the Command Prompt.
- File extensions are not displayed in the File Explorer settings: File extensions are not displayed in the File Explorer settings, but they can be shown in the Command Prompt.
Conclusion
Showing file extensions on Windows 10 is a simple process that can be done in several ways. By enabling the "Show file extensions" option in the File Explorer settings, you can see file extensions in the File Explorer window. You can also show file extensions in the Command Prompt using the %windir% and %APPDATA% environment variables. By following these steps, you can easily show file extensions on Windows 10.