working with files and folders 2016
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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
ES
BILLS
BUDGETS
TAXES
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
Social Development Centre of Waterloo Region
300-151 Frederick St.Kitchener, N2H 2M2
www.waterlooregion.org