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Remove file extensions from file name
Hi
For some reason my drop name includes the file type in the name of the document in dropbox ie:-
I save a document called "karen" and it now has to be saved as "karen.msg" or "karen.pdf" dependent on what type of file it is. I used to be able to just call the file karen. How can I term the .extension bit off please.
Thank you
kazzw72 wrote:
I didn't have file extensions on file names before yesterday?
Just for clarification, are you referring to when you view files on the Dropbox website, or within the folders on your computer? If this is within the folders on your computer, then that's a function of your operating system, as Lusil mentioned. There's a setting within your operating system that controls this. On a Mac, it's in Finder Preferences. On Windows, it's in File Explorer Options. Dropbox doesn't control this at all.
- Lusil
Dropbox Staff
So has there been an update? I didn't have file extensions on file names before yesterday?
- Lusil
I don't know if this is possible, but I have just had a request from someone on my team regarding file extension while working with and renaming files on Dropbox.com (not in the desktop version). I would like to formally request that this is sent to the development team, that each user can have the option of hiding the file extension while working on the cloud.
- WalterHey martine_nbcc - thanks for joining the discussion here.
I just wanted to mention that you can post your ideas and feature requests in our Share an Idea section of the Community.
