Numbered prefix convention¶

The numbered prefix convention is a naming strategy used to manage the sort order of digital files and notes.^[600-developer__tools__000-MOC-tools.md]

By prepending filenames with numeric digits (e.g., 000-, 001-, 002-), users can ensure that items are listed in a specific sequence within file explorers, rather than relying on default alphabetical sorting^[600-developer__tools__000-MOC-tools.md]. This technique is frequently applied to Map of Content (MOC) or index pages to guarantee that primary navigational hubs appear at the very top of a directory list^[600-developer__tools__000-MOC-tools.md].

Usage in Tools and Directories¶

This convention is particularly useful in environments using Markdown or static site generators where file structure dictates navigation hierarchy^[600-developer__tools__000-MOC-tools.md]. For example, a master index page might be named 000-MOC-tools to ensure it precedes all other entries in the tools directory^[600-developer__tools__000-MOC-tools.md].

Related Concepts¶

• Documentation Workflow
• Zettelkasten

Sources¶

^[600-developer__tools__000-MOC-tools.md]