Introduction into Introduction into files and folders files and folders (directory) (directory)
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Introduction into files Introduction into files and folders (directory)and folders (directory)
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Learning OutcomeLearning Outcome
Develop file management strategiesExplore files and foldersCreate, name, copy, move, and delete
foldersName, copy, move, and delete filesWork with compressed files
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Organizing Files and FoldersOrganizing Files and FoldersA 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 FoldersOrganizing Files and Folders
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Understanding the Need for Understanding the Need for Organizing Files and FoldersOrganizing 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
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Windows file hierarchyWindows file hierarchy
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Developing Strategies for Developing Strategies for Organizing Files and FoldersOrganizing 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 Developing Strategies for Organizing Files and FoldersOrganizing Files and Folders
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Exploring Files and FoldersExploring Files and Folders
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Using Windows ExplorerUsing Windows Explorer
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Navigating to Your Data FilesNavigating to Your Data Files
The file path is a notation that indicates a file’s location on your computerF:\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 FilesNavigating to Your Data Files
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Working with Folders and FilesWorking 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 FilesWorking 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 FilesWorking 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 FilesWorking 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 FilesWorking 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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