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Chapter 6. Managing Files

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MANAGING

FILES
Chapter 6
FOLDERS AND FILES

Think of folders like filing cabinets and files like the


documents you store inside them.

Folders act like containers to hold other files and


folders, helping us organize our digital information.
Files are digital documents that store our
information, such as text documents, images,
videos, and music.
CREATING A
FOLDER
Creating folders is a great way to organize your files. You
can create folders for different projects, classes, or any
other category that helps you stay organized.

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Locate a place where you Right-click on an empty Select "New" and then A new folder will appear.
want to create a new space. "Folder" (the wording may You can rename it by
folder, such as your vary slightly depending on clicking on the default
desktop or within another your operating system). name and typing a new
folder. one.
FOLDER VIEW
You can view folders in different ways depending on your
preference.

Common folder view options include:


Icons: Shows large icons for each folder.
List: Displays folders and files in a detailed list with
information like size and date modified.
Details: Provides a more comprehensive view with
additional details like file type and creation date.
File extensions help your computer identify the program needed to open the file.
Understanding common file types is essential for working with different kinds of
information on your computer.

Documents Video
(.docx, .pdf, .txt) (.mp4, .avi)

Images
(.jpg, .png, .gif)

Presentations Audio
(.pptx, . odp) (.mp3, .wav)
COPY AND PASTE A FILES
Copying a file creates a duplicate of the original file.
Here's how to copy a file:

Select the file you want to copy.


Right-click and choose "Copy" (or press Ctrl+C on
your keyboard).
Navigate to the destination folder where you want
the copy.
Right-click and choose "Paste" (or press Ctrl+V on
your keyboard).
SELECTING FILES
Selecting files allows you to perform actions on
multiple files simultaneously.

Here are some ways to select files:


Click on a file to select it.
Hold Ctrl and click on multiple files to select them
individually.
Click on the first file, then hold Shift and click on the
last file to select a range of files.

You can also click hold and drag down your mouse to
the files you want to select
Or you can simply click the box beside the file
RENAMING FILES AND FOLDERS
Renaming files and folders helps you identify
their content easily.

Here's how to rename a file or folder:

Right-click on the file or folder you want to


rename.
Click "Rename".
Type a new name for the file or folder and
press Enter.
DELETING FILES AND FOLDERS
Deleting files and folders removes them from
your computer's storage.

Caution: Once deleted, files and folders might


be difficult or impossible to recover.

Here's how to delete a file or folder:


Select the file or folder you want to delete.
Press Delete on your keyboard or right-click
and select "Delete".
You can also click the red X or delete icon
above.
You might see a confirmation dialog box
asking you to confirm the deletion. Click
"Yes" to proceed.
The Recycle Bin is a temporary storage
The Recycle Bin acts as a safety net in case you delete
location for deleted files and folders.
something by mistake. You can restore files from the Recycle
Bin until you empty it. Once you empty the Recycle Bin, the Files and folders in the Recycle Bin
files are permanently deleted and cannot be recovered haven't been permanently deleted yet.
without specialized data recovery software.
You can restore them to their original
location if you accidentally deleted them.

To empty the Recycle Bin:


Right-click on the Recycle Bin icon.
Select "Empty Recycle Bin".
CONCLUSION

By effectively managing your files and folders, you can:

Keep your digital Find files quickly and Save storage space
information easily. by deleting
organized. unnecessary files.

Remember :

Use descriptive Create a filing Back up important


names for folders system that works files regularly.
and files. for you.

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