FAQs

Does Warwick Files handle special characters?

Yes, Warwick Files does support special characters in file and folder names. However, it's important to note that certain characters can cause issues, especially when syncing with clients on different operating systems like Windows or macOS.

⚠️ Characters to Avoid

To ensure compatibility across platforms and avoid synchronization problems, it's recommended to avoid the following characters in file and folder names:

• /(forward slash)

• \(backslash)

• :(colon)

• *(asterisk)

• ?(question mark)

• "(double quote)

• <(less than)

• >(greater than)

• |(vertical bar)

• #(hash)

• %(percent)

These characters are either reserved or have special meanings in various operating systems and applications, leading to potential conflicts or errors during file synchronization. help.nextcloud.comLink opens in a new window

✅ Safe Characters

For maximum compatibility, it's advisable to use the following characters in file and folder names:

• Letters (a–z,A–Z)

• Numbers (0–9)

• Underscore (_)

• Hyphen (-)

• Period (.)

While Warwick Files supports Unicode characters, including accented letters and emojis, be aware that some clients or integrations might not handle them properly.