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.