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� File extensions are letters that follow a file name. File extensions are separated from the filename with a period. For example, Human Resources Memo.docx.

� File extensions determine which program should open the file. On most computers, double-clicking a file with the .docx file extension will open that file in Word.

� By default, most file extensions are hidden from view. If you desire to see the file extensions asyou save and organize files, you can set Windows 7 to display them.

To complete this project, you will need the following folder:� chapter_02

You will save your file as:� Lastname_Firstname_w7_02_Extensions

1. If necessary, insert the student CD that came with this book and then Close AutoPlay.If necessary, insert your USB flash drive, and then Close AutoPlay.

2. On the taskbar, click the Windows Explorer button . In the navigation pane, Openthe student CD, and then display the chapter_02 file list.

3. In the chapter_02 file list, right-click a blank area, point to Group by, and then click Type.Compare your screen with Figure 1.

File type is determined by each file’s extension. In Figure 1, none of the files displaytheir file extensions.

Windows 7CHAPTER 2

More Skills 11 Show File Extensions

chapter_02 filelist groupedby file type

File extensionsdo not display

Figure 1

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6. Click OK to apply the setting to the all folders. In the chapter_02 file list, scroll down toview the different extensions for each file type. With the bottom of the chapter_02 file listdisplayed, compare your screen with Figure 3.

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4. Click Organize, and then click Folder and search options. In the Folder Options dialogbox, click the View tab.

5. Under Advanced settings, clear the Hide extensions for known file types check box.Compare your screen with Figure 2.

By default, when Windows 7 recognizes the file type, it hides its file extension. Withthe Hide extensions for known file types option cleared, the file extensions will displayfor all files.

Figure 2

Folder Optionsdialog box

Hide extensions for known file

types check boxcleared

Figure 3

File extensionsdisplayed

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7. Create a Full-screen Snip. Copy the snip, and then Close the markup windowwithout saving the changes.

8. Start WordPad, and type your first and last name. Add a new line, and then typeWindows 7 Chapter 2 More Skills 11

9. Click Save , and then in the Save As dialog box, navigate to your Windows 7 Chapter 2folder. In the File name box, type Lastname_Firstname_w7_02_Extensions.rtf Compareyour screen with Figure 4.

When file extensions are no longer hidden, the extensions display in the Save As andOpen dialog boxes. Here, the WordPad file is assigned the .rtf file extension. An .rtf orRich Text Format file supports basic word processing tasks and formatting and can beopened with many different word processing programs.

Because .rtf files are designed to work with many different word processing programs,the icon that displays for this file may be different on your computer. When you haveMicrosoft Office installed on your computer, the Word icon will typically display foreach .rtf file. If not, the WordPad icon will be assigned to your .rtf files.

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Figure 4

File extensiondisplays infile name

Word iconassigned to .rtf

file (your file listmay be different)

10. In the Save As dialog box, click Save. Add a new line, and then Paste the snip.Save the file. If you are printing your work, print the WordPad document.

11. Exit WordPad. In Windows Explorer, click Organize, and then click Folder andsearch options. In the Folder Options dialog box, click the View tab.

12. Under Advanced settings, select the Hide extensions for known file types checkbox, and then click OK.

13. In the chapter_02 file list, right-click a blank area, point to Group by, and thenclick (None). Close Windows Explorer.

14. Submit your printout or WordPad file as directed by your instructor.

� You have completed More Skills 11

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