RE: Naming Files and Folders

Subject: RE: Naming Files and Folders
From: "Christine Kent" <c -dot- bkent -at- bigpond -dot- net -dot- au>
To: <techwr-l -at- lists -dot- techwr-l -dot- com>
Date: Fri, 21 Mar 2008 08:25:14 +1100

I recommend against this because the underscore can get lost if the name
becomes a hyperlink. Similarly spaces can be a nuisance, particularly for
anything web based. I prefer capitals to replace spaces. "ThisIsAnExample".

Christine

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> Subject: Naming Files and Folders
>
> Hey all,
>
>
>
> How does everyone feel about putting underscores between words when
> naming files and folders? For example This_Is_an_Example.doc
>
>
>
> Is this necessary or subjective? How do you feel about capitalizing the
> words as if it was a title?
>
>
> Thanks,
>
> Mike
>
>
>
> Michael Ronquillo
>
> Technical Writer - Equitrac
>
> 1-800-472-9532 x2334
>
> mronquillo -at- equitrac -dot- com
>
>
>

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References:
Naming Files and Folders: From: Ronquillo, Michael

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