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How can you change file extensions?

File extensions are a big part of our computer activities, because every file we work with has its own special extension and format. So, if you've ever needed to change an extension and you're not sure how to do that, here is how.

Here are some examples. Maybe you have a document that is in an .htm (HTML) format, but you'd like to view it under a .txt (text) extension. Or you have received a picture, but instead of it being a JPEG format, it was sent as a GIF or maybe even as a PDF. First, you need to make sure your system is set up to allow file extension changes. To check this out, go to your Start menu, choose Run and type in the box without the quotes "explorer". Once the new window opens, go to the Tools menu and click on Folder Options. Next, choose the View tab and find the option that says:- "Hide extensions for known file types. " Ensure this is unchecked

. Once you receive an item that you want to change, just right click on it and choose Rename. You can then rename the file with the new extension that you prefer. 