When you rename a file highlights only the name and not the name extension.

Hi all

When I rename a file, it highlights only the name part of the file name and not the name extension.  I need the name of entire file highlighted when I rename a file.  Where is the setting to change this?

Thank you

Pete

Hi Pete,.

Engineers also writes a blog on why they made this change, but to prevent millions of calls to support technical questions "I renamed my file and now it no longer opens.
It might be possible to change this behavior with editing the registry, but I couldn't immediately find a reference to such a value.
However, I have a workaround.  I usually press F2 to rename a file (I'm a lover of keyboard, hate having to use the mouse).  So I click on F2, then if I need to select both file extension, I can make one of these:
  • Press Ctrl-A
    or
  • Press SHIFT - end
I generally use the method of shift - end because it's closer where my fingers are already on the keyboard (I'm a lover of keyboard, but I'm too lazy).  Hope this helps at least a little.

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