When a Word document is open, the top of the page only shows its basic name
but not the extension type, eg .dox

How can I force Word to display the full file name there?

Thanks

On Sat, 7 Feb 2009 16:11:01 -0800, DBT <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote:

>When a Word document is open, the top of the page only shows its basic name
>but not the extension type, eg .dox
>
>How can I force Word to display the full file name there?
>
>Thanks

Word 2003 follows the setting in Windows Explorer (also called Computer or My
Computer, depending on the Windows version) in Tools > Folder Options > View,
for "Hide extensions for known file types". Turn off that option.

Word 2007 ignores the setting and always shows the extension.

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Regards,
Jay Freedman
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