show file extensions when saving and exporting from indesign...

hello,

when i save or export a document from indesign the file extension does not show in the dialogue box.

for example i am getting:

filename

and i want:

filename.indd (when saving)

or

filename.pdf (when exporting)

my photoshop and illustrator show the file extensions. i am using the latest version of CC on the latest mac OS on the latest imac.

thanks for any help you can give me.

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Correct answer Steve Werner

That is an operating system choice, and cannot be set in InDesign.

On a Macintosh, it would be set in Finder > Preferences > Advanced > Show all filename extensions.

I don't remember where that is set in Windows.

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That is an operating system choice, and cannot be set in InDesign.

On a Macintosh, it would be set in Finder > Preferences > Advanced > Show all filename extensions.

I don't remember where that is set in Windows.

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thank you steve, that did the trick.

strange that this is only needed for indesign and not photoshop or illustrator.

appreciate the help.

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