How to Display File Extensions in Windows CE

 Last reviewed: April 14, 1997
Article ID: Q158505
The information in this article applies to:
  • Microsoft Windows CE version 1.0

To view file extensions in Windows CE, follow these steps:

  1. Double-tap My Handheld PC.

  2. On the View menu, tap Options.

  3. On the View tab, tap the Hide File Extensions check box to clear it.

  4. Tap OK.

NOTE: Unlike Microsoft Windows 95, the Properties command on the File menu does not display the extension for a file.

Additional query words: hand held
Keywords : handheld kbui wince
Version : 1.00
Platform : WINDOWS
Issue type : kbhowto

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Last reviewed: April 14, 1997
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