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    Introduction Into Files and Folders (Directory)

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    This document discusses organizing files and folders on a computer. It explains that files are stored in folders, which can then be organized into subfolders. Different types of disks like hard disks, USB drives, CDs and DVDs can store files and folders. The document outlines strategies for organizing files based on the type of storage disk used. It also describes how to navigate, create, name, copy, move, delete and compress files and folders using Windows Explorer.

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    Introduction Into Files and Folders (Directory)

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    This document discusses organizing files and folders on a computer. It explains that files are stored in folders, which can then be organized into subfolders. Different types of disks like hard disks, USB drives, CDs and DVDs can store files and folders. The document outlines strategies for organizing files based on the type of storage disk used. It also describes how to navigate, create, name, copy, move, delete and compress files and folders using Windows Explorer.

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    This document discusses organizing files and folders on a computer. It explains that files are stored in folders, which can then be organized into subfolders. Different types of disks like hard disks, USB drives, CDs and DVDs can store files and folders. The document outlines strategies for organizing files based on the type of storage disk used. It also describes how to navigate, create, name, copy, move, delete and compress files and folders using Windows Explorer.

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    Introduction Into Files and Folders (Directory)

    Uploaded by

    edris
    This document discusses organizing files and folders on a computer. It explains that files are stored in folders, which can then be organized into subfolders. Different types of disks like hard disks, USB drives, CDs and DVDs can store files and folders. The document outlines strategies for organizing files based on the type of storage disk used. It also describes how to navigate, create, name, copy, move, delete and compress files and folders using Windows Explorer.

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    Introduction into files

    and folders (directory)


    Learning Outcome
    Develop file management strategies
    Explore files and folders
    Create, name, copy, move, and delete
    folders
    Name, copy, move, and delete files
    Work with compressed files

    New Perspectives on Microsoft Office PowerPoint 2007


    Organizing Files and Folders
    A file, or document, is a collection of data
    that has a name and is stored in a
    computer
    A folder stores a number of files
    Disks contain folders that hold documents,
    or files
    ◦ USB drives
    ◦ Compact discs (CDs)
    ◦ Digital video discs (DVDs)
    ◦ Hard disks
    Removable disks are inserted into a drive
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    Organizing Files and Folders

    New Perspectives on Microsoft Office PowerPoint 2007


    Understanding the Need for
    Organizing Files and Folders

    Windows organizes folders and files in a


    hierarchy, or file system
    Windows stores the folders and important
    files it needs to turn on the computer in its
    root directory
    Folders stored within other folders are called
    subfolders

    New Perspectives on Microsoft Office PowerPoint 2007


    Windows file hierarchy

    New Perspectives on Microsoft Office PowerPoint 2007


    Developing Strategies for
    Organizing Files and Folders
     Type of disk you use to store files determines how
    you organize those files

     Storing files on removable media allows you to use


    simpler organization

     The larger the medium, the more levels of folders


    you should use

     Documents folder

     You should have a backup, or duplicate copy, of


    important files
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    Developing Strategies for
    Organizing Files and Folders

    New Perspectives on Microsoft Office PowerPoint 2007


    Exploring Files and Folders

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    Using Windows Explorer

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    Navigating to Your Data Files
    The file path is a notation that indicates a
    file’s location on your computer
    F:\FM\Tutorial\Holiday.bmp
    ◦ F: is the drive name
    ◦ FM is the top-level folder on drive A
    ◦ Tutorial is a subfolder in the FM folder
    ◦ Holiday.bmp is the full filename with the file
    extension

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    Navigating to Your Data Files

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    Working with Folders and Files

    ◦ right-click a blank area in the folder window,


    point to New, and then click Folder)
    ◦ Type a name for the folder, and then press the
    Enter key

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    Working with Folders and Files
    Moving and Copying Files and Folders
    ◦ Moving a file removes it from its current
    location and places it in a new location you
    specify
    ◦ Copying places the file in both locations

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    Working with Folders and Files
    Naming and Renaming Files
    ◦ Filenames provide important information about
    the file, including its contents and purpose
     Main part of the filename
     Dot
     File extension
    ◦ A filename extension identifies file type and
    indicates program in which file was created

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    Working with Folders and Files
    Deleting Files and Folders
    ◦ Recycle Bin is an area on your hard disk that
    holds deleted files until you remove them
    permanently

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    Working with Compressed Files
     Files stored in a compressed (zipped) folder take
    up less disk space
    ◦ Allows you to transfer files more quickly
     Extracting a file creates an uncompressed copy of
    the file in a folder you specify, while the original
    file remains in the compressed folder
     Compression programs
    ◦ WinZip
    ◦ PKZIP

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