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LIVING IN THE IT ERA

Week 3
Objective
• Create and save files in File Explorer and Windows
Applications

Topics
•Working with Files, Folders and Applications
• Create files
• Navigate the file structure
• Manage file and folders
• Compress and extract files
WORKING WITH FILES, FOLDERS, AND
APPLICATIONS
File is an object that stores information on a computer.
WORKING WITH FILES
➢File Types - these might include documents,

audio files, image files, and video files.

➢File Extensions - indicate a file’s type.


WORKING WITH FILES
➢Shortcuts - is a link or pointer to a

program, file, or folder that is


represented by a small icon.
WORKING WITH FOLDERS
➢ Folder is a container object that can store your files in an
organized manner. A folder within a folder is called a
subfolder.
WORKING WITH FILES

➢File Explorer
➢File Explorer Components
FILE EXPLORER COMPONENTS
WORKING WITH FILE
COMPONENT DESCRIPTION
Address Bar The Address bar displays the address of an object. It is located below the Ribbon.
The Navigation pane is located in the left pane of the window; it enables you to scroll
Navigation Pane and directly access folders on your PC, your OneDrive files and folders, drives and
devices connected to your computer, or other computers on the network.
The ribbon is displayed below the title bar. It can show a list of common tasks
Ribbon depending upon the selected object or objects. It can be collapsed to give you more
room to view files and folder, a useful feature on smaller screens.
The Contents pane displays a list of files and subfolders within a folder. It consists of
Contents Pane column headings that help in arranging the contents in various categories such as
name, size, and type of file.
The Preview pane displays a preview of files such as documents, presentation slides,
and images without opening them in an application. It displays the actual file contents
Preview Pane
rather than a thumbnail or an icon. This pane is not displayed by default, but when
shown it appears to the right of the Contents pane.
WORKING WITH FILE
COMPONENT DESCRIPTION
The Details pane displays the file properties such as file name, file type, author, last
modified, size, and other properties. Like the Preview pane, the Details pane is not
Details Pane
displayed by default, but when displayed, it shares the Preview pane’s location. You
can display only the Preview pane or the Details pane, but not both at the same time.
The Status bar displays the number of items in the selected location. If you have
Status Bar multiple items selected in the file list section, the number of items selected is
displayed along with the total size of the selected items.
Above the Navigation pane are four buttons. The Back button returns you to the last
location you viewed or the last search results you viewed. The Forward buttons
Navigation Buttons returns you to the next location or search results you viewed. The Recent locations
button shows a list of the most recent locations you visited. The Up button opens the
location one level up from the current folder.
The Search bar enables you to locate documents within the file structure. You can
search from the current location, including any folders contained in the current folder.
Search Bar
As you begin to type the search, any files matching what you type will be displayed in
the search results list.
WORKING WITH FILE
➢ Navigation button
➢ Refresh

Types of Views in the AddressBar


In the Address bar, the path of a folder or file can be displayed in
(1)Breadcrumbs view or (2) Address Path view.

Address Path view enables you to type an object’s address to


access it.
WORKING WITH FILE

Expanding
and
Collapsing
WORKING WITH FILE
WORKING WITH FILE
NAVIGATE A FILE STRUCTURE
▪ Shortcut keys are keys are sometimes referred to as hot keys or hot key combinations.
COMMON WINDOWS SHORTCUT KEYS
MANAGE FILES AND FOLDERS
▪Recycle Bin
FILE ATTRIBUTES
File attributes are a type of metadata that describe and may modify how files and/or directories in a file
system behave.
HOW TO MANAGE FILES AND FOLDERS
HOW TO MANAGE FILES AND FOLDERS
HOW TO MANAGE FILES AND FOLDERS
HOW TO MANAGE FILES AND FOLDERS
HOW TO MANAGE FILES AND FOLDERS
HOW TO MANAGE FILES AND FOLDERS
COMPRESS AND EXTRACT FILES
HOW TO COMPRESS FILES
HOW TO EXTRACT FILES
CREATE SCREEN CAPTURES
▪ Screen capture
▪ Snipping Tool

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