Brackets in Word File Name?

TardiBos

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Jan 16, 2014
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Can you use brackets in a Word 2010 file name?
We have been using them in our editorial process; and sometimes, when I get a file back from an author, the brackets are not there.
I am wondering if they are unstable somehow, or if the authors delete them. Or, if it's best not to use?
Thank you!
 
Solution
Brackets are not in the list of "illegal characters" so, yes, they can certainly be used, and in fact I've just tested to be sure using all of the bracket variations for a filename without getting any errors.

Why they've been removed from your filenames I've no idea.
Brackets are not in the list of "illegal characters" so, yes, they can certainly be used, and in fact I've just tested to be sure using all of the bracket variations for a filename without getting any errors.

Why they've been removed from your filenames I've no idea.
 
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