Filename

usgb/ˈfaɪlneɪm/
noun

A name given to a file in a computer to identify it.

She named the document 'proposal.doc' which was the filename she would search for later
Visual representation of "filename" - A name given to a file in a computer to identify it

Often appears as...

  • save filename
  • change filename

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File Identification

A filename helps you identify and find files quickly among many other files.

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For her project, she used the filename 'research_summary.pdf'.
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Format Indication

Filenames usually include a file extension like '.jpg' or '.txt' that indicates the file's format.

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The filename 'picture.jpg' lets you know it's an image file.
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Unique Names

Every file in the same folder must have a unique filename to avoid confusion.

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He saved the file as 'invoice_001.pdf' to prevent overwriting other invoices.
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