---
title: shouldShowFileExtensions
framework: uikit
role: symbol
role_heading: Instance Property
path: uikit/uidocumentpickerviewcontroller/shouldshowfileextensions
---

# shouldShowFileExtensions

A Boolean value that determines whether the browser always shows file extensions.

## Declaration

```swift
var shouldShowFileExtensions: Bool { get set }
```

## Discussion

Discussion The default value is false. note: This property has no effect in Mac apps built with Mac Catalyst.

## See Also

### Configuring a document picker

- [documentPickerMode](uikit/uidocumentpickerviewcontroller/documentpickermode.md)
- [UIDocumentPickerMode](uikit/uidocumentpickermode.md)