There are a lot of file types that are put to use in the modern workplace, all with their own importance. Let\u2019s review what the different file extensions\u2014the little series of letters after the file name\u2014mean, and how they influence how you can use a given file.<\/p>\n
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If you\u2019ve saved (or opened) any text in a word processor\u2014be it Microsoft Word, Google Docs, or even Apple Pages\u2014you\u2019ve created this file type.<\/p>\n
This image file type\u2014the Portable Document Format\u2014is designed to be widely accessible and essentially unchangeable, ensuring that its formatting can be preserved. As such, it is commonly used to share final versions of documents that are not meant to be (or shouldn\u2019t be) edited, like invoices, forms, and contracts. Most web browsers can open these, as can Adobe Acrobat Reader.<\/p>\n
This is the spreadsheet file type, consisting of rows and columns of data. As such, it is used by software like Microsoft Excel and Google Sheets to track budgets, lists, and charts.<\/p>\n
Similarly, these files are slide decks for programs like Microsoft PowerPoint and Google Slides. They are how your presentations are preserved.<\/p>\n
Suitable for all colorful and complex photos and images, this is the most common image format. Therefore, it only makes sense that it works with any browser, editor, or image viewing application you have.<\/p>\n
This image file format has a special feature: it allows for transparent backgrounds, making it ideal for any image that shouldn\u2019t appear with a border around it, like a logo or icon. The same applications open these images as well.<\/p>\n
If you need to send a lot of files and folders efficiently, a .zip file will be key. These files are effectively convenient archives of the data you\u2019re trying to transmit, compressed to be much smaller\u2014and therefore, faster and easier to move. It\u2019s also a lot easier to access this data, as modern computers are equipped to extract the files from the newly decompressed folder. Just double-click<\/strong> it to review the content, or right-click<\/strong> and select Extract All\u2026<\/strong> to create a new folder with the files in it.<\/p>\n For more direct help with your business technology, find out what we offer by calling (604) 513-9428.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" There are a lot of file types that are put to use in the modern workplace, all with their own importance. 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