FileType (extensions schema for Windows 8.1, descendant of FileTypeAssociation)
A supported file type specified as its file type extension.
Element hierarchy
- <Extension>
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- <FileTypeAssociation>
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- <SupportedFileTypes>
- <FileType>
Syntax
<FileType ContentType? = A string that contains two components between 1 and 127 characters in length, separated by a forward slash ("/"). It follows the RFC 4288 naming requirements. >
A string between 1 and 64 characters in length that includes a period (".").
</FileType>
Key
? optional (zero or one)
Attributes and Elements
Attributes
| Attribute | Description | Data type | Required | Default value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ContentType | The content type. |
A string that contains two components between 1 and 127 characters in length, separated by a forward slash ("/"). It follows the RFC 4288 naming requirements. | No |
Child Elements
None.
Parent Elements
| Parent Element | Description |
|---|---|
| SupportedFileTypes (type: CT_FTASupportedFileTypes) | Defines the file types associated with the app. They are unique per package and are case sensitive. |
Related elements
The following elements have the same name as this one, but different content or attributes:
Requirements
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Namespace | http://schemas.microsoft.com/appx/2010/manifest |