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Files

File names should consist of complete words or abbreviations and should provide a concise and meaningful definition of each file.

Following are some suggestions for creating file names:

• Do not use the word file in a file name.
• Name files in the singular, rather than the plural, tense. For example, use Customer rather than Customers.
• Develop a method to capitalize consistently. For example, capitalize the first letter of the first word, or the first letter of each meaningful word.
• Develop standard abbreviations that conform to site vocabulary.
• To avoid truncation of default function names, restrict file names to 18 characters where possible.
• When you create a file, add narrative text. Use a standard template. Keep in mind the effect of the narrative on help text.