When you create your listing supplements, you should avoid using special characters – that is, anything other than numbers and letters – in the file name.
Many characters have special meanings to browsers and operating systems, so if you include them in a file name, a web browser may attempt to perform that function instead of opening the file.
So play it safe and avoid using these special characters:
- # (pound/hashtag/number sign)
- % (per cent)
- & (ampersand)
- { (left curly bracket)
- } (right curly bracket)
- : (colon)
- \ (back slash)
- @ (at sign)
- < (left angle bracket)
- > (right angle bracket)
- “ (double quotes)
- * (asterisk)
- ? (question mark)
- / (forward slash)
- (blank spaces)
- $ (dollar sign)
- ! (exclamation point)
- ‘ (single quote/apostrophe)
Some additional considerations:
- Don’t start or end your file name with a space, period, hyphen or underline
- Keep your file names to a reasonable length
- Avoid using spaces; use a hyphen instead
If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact our MLS® Help Desk at (905).667.4650 or support@rahb.ca.