How to Save a File to CFG

Programs that use text configuration files often save them with a .cfg file extension. A CFG file is just a plain-text file like a .txt file but with a different file extension. You can edit CFG files, like other plain-text files in Notepad. Notepad automatically adds the .txt file extension to each file you save by default. If you type "example.cfg" into the Notepad save dialog Notepad creates a file named "example.cfg.txt." You can save files without the .txt file extension by putting quotation marks around the file's name in Notepad's save dialog.

Instructions

1. Click "Start" then "All Programs." Click the "Accessories" folder and click "Notepad."

2. Click "File" then "Open." Click the file type box and click "All Files," then navigate to the CFG file you want to modify and double-click it. Skip this step if you want to create a new CFG file from scratch.

3. Modify the contents of the CFG file as desired.

4. Click the "File" menu and click "Save As."

5. Type "example.cfg" into the file name box, including the quotes. Replace "example" with a name for the CFG file.

6. Click the "Save" button.

Tips & Warnings

• You can use this trick to create a file with any file extension, such as .htm for Web page HTML code files.

References

• Microsoft; Windows PowerShell Profiles; May 2009