These are backup files. They are hidden by default.
Phil Bull
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Timo Jyrinki
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# Miksi tiedoston nimen perässä on merkki "~"?

Files with a "~" at the end of their names (for example, example.txt~) are automatically created backup copies of documents edited in the Gedit text editor or other applications. It is normally safe to delete them, but there really is no need.

These files are hidden by default. If you are seeing them, that is because you either selected View Hidden Files or pressed Ctrl H. You can hide them again by repeating one of these steps.

These files are treated in the same way as normal hidden files. See for advice on dealing with hidden files.