Something about naming

Just to make a disclaimer:

this is not me trying to whine or making a complaint on a certain somebody.
Its a remark and something good to know.

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So often have I been receiving files named as 'Untitled'. Be it word documents, designs, practically anything.

Thus I'll like to emphasize on the need to give a file a proper name
Here is a couple of reason to do so:
1) To provide information regarding the file
- Be it regarding the content or about the source
2) To aid in organizing files
- Can be about sorting files and searching for them
3) Both reasons will aid in saving time

Another point will be on ownership. A file not given a file name and just simply left as 'Untitled' is like an unwanted child. And after all its considered the result of some effort, it deserves to be given a name.


Here are some pointers about naming a file:
1) Do not use / \ * : ? " < > | inside your file name as they are reserved characters.

2) The name should provide some information
e.g. 'English Project.doc', 'Class Outing Budget.xls'

3) The name should not be too long, keep it short and sweet

4) Take note not to delete the file extension
e.g. .doc, .xls, .comicdoc, .jpg

That should be it. And when submitting assignments to me, please have your name and class in the file name.