show file extensions in windows 8

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How to display the extension of the file on windows 8

I am not able to show file extensions in windows 8.I can not find the folder options,that used to be there in windows 7 on the top right cornet to show file extensions and hidden folders.

where are they in windows 8

score 2 · Answer 1 · edited Oct 29 '12 at 07:57

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Open up Windows Explorer
Click on View
Click on "File name extensions"

edited Oct 29 '12 at 07:57

Indrek

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answered Oct 29 '12 at 07:09

Matthew Wong

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GaTechThomas · Accepted Answer · 2012-10-31T22:36:02.410

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Open up File Explorer (formerly known as Windows Explorer)
Expand the ribbon bar by clicking the down arrow on the far right of the menu
Click on the View tab of the ribbon bar
Select the "File name extensions" checkbox

edited Oct 31 '12 at 22:36

answered Oct 29 '12 at 07:15

GaTechThomas

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show file extensions in windows 8

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