working with files and folders 2016

WORKING WITH FILES AND FOLDERS

Outline

What are files and folders?

Libraries

Working with files and folders

Exercises

Files and Folders Files and folders help

to keep your computer organized

Computer documents are saved as files

Folders are used to store/organize your files

Document Libraries

Working With Files & Folders

Filing

HOME FINANC

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BILLS

BUDGETS

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Libraries Windows 7 Windows has some folders already set up for you:Start > Library Menu

Documents Music Pictures Videos

You can organize your own documents into those folders

Files and Folders

Working With Files & Folders

Libraries Windows 10 Windows has some folders already set up for

you:Start > Library Menu

Documents Music Pictures Videos

You can organize your own documents into these folders

Working With Files & Folders

Files and Folders

Working with Folders Opening Folders

Moving Files and Folders

Creating Folders

Renaming Files and Folders

Deleting Folders Files and Folders

Libraries

Opening a Folder: Desktop

Double-click on the folder icon on your desktop

Or Right Click on the

folder and select ‘Open’ from the menu

Select file or folder from the window you want to open

Opening a Folder: Libraries Windows 7

Open the Start Menu

Select the appropriate Library

Find a File/Folder within the Library

Opening a Folder: Libraries Windows 10

Open the Start Menu

Select the appropriate Library

Find a File/Folder within the Library

Opening a Folder: External Device

Open My Computer/This PC

Select device from Devices and Drives

Double-click to open appropriate device(DVD, USB)

File Explorer Window: Finding Files

File Explorer Window: File Characteristics

You can search your files by:• The program icon or file type description• Name• Date the file was last modified• Size

File Explorer Window: File Views

Copying/Moving Files and FoldersDrag and Drop Method: Open the Folder containing the File you want to

move In a different window, open a new folder Position both windows to be visible Drag the file/folder from

one window to the other

Copying Files and FoldersRight mouse-click: Select Folder or File you want to move Right click on the Folder or File Select ‘Copy’

Files and Folders

Libraries

Right Click Method

Files and Folders

Libraries

• In a different window, open a new folder

• Left-click inside• Right click to open

the hidden menu• Choose ‘Paste’

Creating a New Folder: Desktop From the desktop,

right-click

Select New

Select Folder

Name your folder

Creating a New Folder: Library Start Menu e.g. Documents, Pictures, or Music

Click New Folder button

Name your Folder

Creating a New File: Notepad Start Menu Search

programs and files

Type ‘Notepad’

Notepad document opens

Creating a New File: Saving a File

File Menu > Save As Click on Documents in My

Computer Type ‘My Notepad’ in File Name Click Save

Renaming Files and Folders

Right-click folder you wish to rename

Select Rename

Type new name

Deleting FilesFiles that are no longer needed can be removed from your computer

Open the Folder that contains the file

Select the File

Press Delete on your keyboard

Recycle Bin stores deleted files temporarily

Contact Information

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300-151 Frederick St.Kitchener, N2H 2M2

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