How can one properly name and create a .htaccess file in a Windows environment?

To properly name and create a .htaccess file in a Windows environment, you can create a new text file and save it as ".htaccess" (including the quotation marks) to ensure that Windows does not add a .txt file extension. You can then edit this file using a text editor to add your desired configuration directives.

// Create a new text file and save it as ".htaccess" (including the quotation marks) to prevent Windows from adding a .txt file extension
// Edit the file using a text editor to add your desired configuration directives