How would a file name EXAMPLEFILE.TXT appear when viewed under the DOS command console operating in Windows 98?

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The filename would appear as EXAMPL~1.TXT . The reason behind this is that filenames under this operating system are limited to 8 characters when working under DOS environment.

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Bijay Satyal
Bijay Satyal
Oct 22, 2021
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