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How to Show File Extensions On All Items In The Mac OS X Finder

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Here's how to reveal file extensions on all items in the Mac OS X finder.

Difficulty: Easy
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  1. Step 1

    Go to the Finder by clicking on the desktop.

  2. Step 2

    In the Finder menu, select Preferences...

  3. Step 3

    In the pop up menu that appears, click on the icon that says Advanced.

  4. Step 4

    Click on the checkbox that says "Show all file extensions."

  5. Step 5

    File extensions will now be revealed in the Finder.

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