Naming Files
Here are some helpful tips to keep in mind as you name your files.
- Other operating systems may not be as flexible in their requirements for naming files.
- Websites may not correctly read longer file names.
- Extremely long file names will not fully display within folder.
Watch this video tutorial with helpful hints about file names and folder structures:
- Keep file names succinct.
- Other operating systems may not be as flexible in their requirements for naming files.
- Websites may not correctly read longer file names.
- Extremely long file names will not fully display within folder.
- Use abbreviations for common topics (such as "sci" for science).
- Use underscores instead of spaces.
- Use a file naming scheme that is consistent AND meaningful.
- Avoid overly long names by using a system of sub-folders:
Watch this video tutorial with helpful hints about file names and folder structures: