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Q&A: How do I get OS X Yosemite to display file extensions on my Mac?

Posted on June 29, 2015

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os-x-yosemite-logoQuestion from Keitha D.:  Hi Rick. I need your help with an issue I’m havingwith my Macbook Pro.

I recently upgraded from OS X Mavericks to Yosemite, and ever since the upgrade I can’t seem to view any file extensions. Can you tell me how to get them back?

Rick’s answer:  Apparently this has been an issue for lots of folks Keitha. Luckily, it’s very easy to get OS X Yosemite to start showing file extensions again. Just follow these steps:

1 – Click Finder.

2 – Click Preferences.

3 – Select the Advanced tab.

4 – Check the box beside Show all filename extensions.

When you are finished, you should see something like this:

os-x-yosemite-file-extensions-screenshot

That’s all there is to it Keitha. From now on you should be able to see all the file extensions along with the filenames.

I hope this helps. Good luck!

Update from Keitha:  Exactly what I was looking for Rick. Thanks!!

Note: OS X Yosemite logo courtesy of Apple.com.


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