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Session 6

The session focuses on mastering folders and File Explorer in Windows, targeting Class 11, 12, and Diploma CS students. It covers creating, hiding, and organizing folders using both GUI and Command Prompt, along with keyboard shortcuts for efficiency. The session concludes with hands-on exercises to reinforce the learned skills.

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Session 6

The session focuses on mastering folders and File Explorer in Windows, targeting Class 11, 12, and Diploma CS students. It covers creating, hiding, and organizing folders using both GUI and Command Prompt, along with keyboard shortcuts for efficiency. The session concludes with hands-on exercises to reinforce the learned skills.

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🔰 Session-6: "Mastering Folders & File Explorer in

Windows"

Course: Basic to Advanced Computer Skills


Instructor: Bishal Kumar Jaiswal
Platform: EasyMyLearning
Target Audience: Class 11, 12 & Diploma CS Students | Beginners to Intermediate Computer Users

Session Outline:

1. Introduction to File Explorer

• Purpose: Manage files and folders.

• Shortcut to open:
Windows + E

2. Creating Folders (Basic Way)

Using GUI:

• Right-click > New > Folder

• Rename immediately after creation.

Using Shortcut Key:

• Inside File Explorer:


Ctrl + Shift + N
(Creates a new folder)

• Rename Shortcut (F2)

3. Creating Folders via Command Prompt (CMD)

Open CMD:

What is MD in CMD?

**MD** stands for Make Directory — it's a command used in Command Prompt (CMD) to create
new folders.

It’s actually short for mkdir. Both md and mkdir do the same thing in Windows.

5. Hide/Unhide Folders
To Hide a Folder:

• Right-click folder → Properties → Check "Hidden" → Apply

6. Show Hidden Folders in File Explorer

• Open File Explorer → Click View tab → Enable “Hidden items”

7. Organizing and Maintaining Folders

• Use meaningful folder names (e.g., Project2025, Invoices_Jan)

• Use subfolders to group items by type or date.

• Delete unused folders to keep workspace clean.

8. Keyboard Shortcuts Summary

Action Shortcut Key

Open File Explorer Windows + E

New Folder (in Explorer) Ctrl + Shift + N

Rename F2

Delete Delete

Show Hidden Files In View → Toggle

Ending Your Session

• Encourage students to try all these on their own system.

• Give 5 hands-on exercises:

1. Create 100 folders using mkdir/MD

2. Rename folder

3. Delete Folder

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