Filename

Pro Tip 1/3

File Identification

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

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

Pro Tip 2/3

Format Indication

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

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

Pro Tip 3/3

Unique Names

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

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