How to hide file extension on finders symbolic view?

When I switch the finder's view to symbolic the files view turns to an icon or minimized first page of the file's content. In some cases the file extension is displayed at the bottom of this symbol. E.g. files of type PDF always show the 3 letters PDF at the bottom of the small preview image. Files of type PKG don't show it.
Is there a way to change this behaviour? Changing it in the finder's prefrences only affects hiding or showing the file extension in list view.
Thanks for any advice!

I tried it and it didn't look like it took effect. I switched folders and cam back to the first one I looked at and the extensions were showing.
It may just need time to redraw the view.

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