.pages and .numbers filename extensions cannot be hidden since macOS 15.4

Since upgrading to 15.4, all new Pages and Numbers files show their filetype (filename extension) .pages/.numbers even though the box in Finder Settings is unchecked. This seems like a bug to me since previously they did not appear if the setting was not checked. I don't use other Apple apps so I don't know if the same is occurring with Keynote files. Text Edit .rtf files behave correctly. When the box is checked the .rtf extension appears; unchecked, they do not.

Posted on Apr 18, 2025 03:57 PM

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India Alpha

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Posted on Jun 26, 2025 01:51 PM

I have confirmed via my own experiment:

The extension is re-appearing for files saved to iCloud. For files saved locally, the re-appearance of the file extension is NOT happening.

Proof:

My entire Desktop is saved to iCloud such that I can see all my desktop files from all of my devices. I open a numbers file (no extension displayed) that resides on my Desktop, make a change, and save it back to the Desktop. It saves under the same name (without an extension), and a short while later the extension magically appears. Next, I place numbers file (no extension displayed) and remove it from the desktop and store it locally on the iMac. I open it, make a change, and save it back to the same location it came from on the iMac - the extension never re-appears.

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Jul 5, 2025 12:43 PM in response to diogenes

This has now been a problem for me for over 2 months. Gradually, this is happening one by one to all of my native apple apps. Apple - is there a fix in the works?

Aug 5, 2025 01:30 PM in response to diogenes

I am still seeing this issue following the macOS Sequoia update v15.6.

BDAqua

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Aug 7, 2025 01:15 PM in response to Oso Grande

Is iCloud involved?

Aug 8, 2025 10:09 AM in response to BDAqua

Yes, for all files.

BDAqua

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Aug 8, 2025 10:34 AM in response to Oso Grande

I think that is part of the problem, I personally don't care for anything iCloud. I woder if there are settinfs on other iDevices that might be swatting it.

DANinMTL

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Aug 14, 2025 06:50 AM in response to diogenes

Same issue here. Thanks to those who made all the efforts to contact Apple. Hope that problem will be settled soon...it drives me crazy!

Aug 15, 2025 10:05 AM in response to diogenes

Well the problem - at least for me - has resolved itself. I noticed the correct behavior starting around 12 August, probably with latest 15.6 upgrade....

Aug 18, 2025 07:13 AM in response to diogenes

I am mistaken - the upgrade to latest Mac OS has not resolved the issue.

it’s definitely an iCloud problem.

coosh064

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Aug 21, 2025 05:45 AM in response to India Alpha

I was hopeful from the previous message that it may have been fixed, but I too am still experiencing the same.

Aug 22, 2025 12:00 PM in response to diogenes

Update: I installed macOS 15.6.1 / iOS 18.6.2 yesterday and unfortunately it still persists. Extensions of numbers and pages files return.

.pages and .numbers filename extensions cannot be hidden since macOS 15.4