How to Name a Document for Easy Locating
Understanding Document Naming Conventions
What is a document naming convention?
A document naming convention is a consistent method to naming documents on a computer so that can the document can easily be located later. Using a consistent naming convention will allow you to easily identify what the document is related to, what type of document it is, and when it was created.
Examples of File Naming Variations
When your identifier name has two names in it: The last name is McAdams:
Example: McAdams_VAContract_9.14.2020_V2Draft
When your identifier name is hyphenated: The last name is Jessie-James:
Example: Jessie-James_VAContract_9.14.2020_V2Draft
Interested in learning more?
Check out this great video by the University of British Columbia about Naming Conventions!
