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filename vs file name

Both "filename" and "file name" are correct, but they are used in different contexts. "Filename" is a single word used to refer to the name of a file in computing, while "file name" is two separate words used in general English to refer to the name of a file.

Last updated: March 23, 2024 • 4186 views

filename

This is correct when referring to the name of a file in computing.

Use "filename" as a single word when specifically talking about the name of a file in computing.

Examples:

The filename extension indicates the type of file.
Please enter the filename in the appropriate field.

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Whether the:filename property is set
cupsfilter: Only one filename can be specified.
Invalid filename requested. Scheme cannot be recorded.
Choose a different filename for the destination file.
Either - listen or - filename must be specified.
Import < filename > as a MODS file
Unable to load filename: the string %ls has no multibyte representation.
Case insensitive filename compare. Note: useful when synchronizing Windows filesystems.
Change the filename of the currently selected item.
Set this option to show the filename below the image thumbnail.
Image Viewer could not determine a supported writable file format based on the filename.
Show the filename in the viewer window.
URI for the filename Byzanz will suggest when starting a recording.
Saves the current dialog with a new filename
Appends a page number to the filename to differentiate the files.
Open filebrowser window to select a filename
The given filename cannot be used for exporting
The filename you entered is not a suitable name for a file.
The value returned when the script is invoked is a string containing the filename.
The given filename does not have any known file extension.

Alternatives:

file name
name of the file
title of the file
document name
file title

file name

This is correct when referring to the name of a file in general English.

Use "file name" as two separate words when talking about the name of a file in everyday language.

Examples:

What is the file name of the document?
Please save the file with a descriptive file name.

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specify the log file name produced by valgrind
Save the current course using its current file name.
A line number was provided without a file name.
Error: Unable to convert %1 to local file name.
Press this button to add a new file name scheme to the end of the list.
Setting XML Data file name to %1.
Setting stylesheet file name to %1.
Default graphic extension to open when none specified by file name.
Set this option to display the image file name.
You must specify a file name.
Please select or enter a file name.
The new file name is empty.
Revert failed. No file name associated with this image.
The file name association is incomplete or invalid.
Attach files: including file name, size and description.
You do n't need to specify directory for file name
Error: The file name"%1" is too long.
Groups file name not set, please check'Settings/ Files'
The & nickname; of the recipient and file name appear here.
Whether use the file name only for determining the mimetype. Not used if -c is specified.

Alternatives:

filename
name of the file
title of the file
document name
file title

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