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The document provides an overview of file extensions, highlighting common types such as .docx for Word documents and .mp3 for audio files. It also explains the use of File Explorer on Windows PCs for file management, including how to create, save, and attach files to emails. Additionally, it outlines the steps for saving a file effectively on a Windows PC.

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0 File Management

The document provides an overview of file extensions, highlighting common types such as .docx for Word documents and .mp3 for audio files. It also explains the use of File Explorer on Windows PCs for file management, including how to create, save, and attach files to emails. Additionally, it outlines the steps for saving a file effectively on a Windows PC.

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File Extensions & File Management

Objectives

• Identify at least five (5) file extensions


• Identify and Explore the File Management tool on a Windows PC.
• Save a file.
• Attach a file to an email.
File Extensions
File Extensions

• A string of characters attached to a filename, usually preceded by a full stop and


indicating the format of the file.

• File extensions help the operating system and software programs determine how
to open and handle the file.
Icons Extension Descriptions
.docx default file format for Microsoft
.doc Word documents

.xlsx default file format for Microsoft


Excel spreadsheets
.accdb default file format for Microsoft
Access databases
File Extensions

File Extension Descriptions

Audio File .MP3 , .wav, .aac, .og File extensions for


g , .wma audio files

Video File .MP4 , .avi , .wmv, . File extensions for


video files

Image File .Jpg or .jpeg , png File extensions for Research:


image files Describe all
Adobe Acrobat .pdf Portable Document file extensions
Document Format. for audio,
video and
image file
File Management
Where are files saved on a
Windows PC?

• File Explorer.

• On a Windows PC, File Explorer is the default


file management tool that allows users to
browse, organize, and manage the files
and folders stored on their computer.

• It provides a graphical user interface (GUI)


for interacting with the system's file structure,
making it easy to locate and manipulate files.

• The File Explorer icon is usually found in the


Taskbar on a windows PC
Tabs

Address Bar

Inside the File Explorer Search Bar

Let’s Explore

Navigation Pane

Folders
Create and Save a File

• Create a file.

• Open MS Word

• Type the notes you have created. (5


mins)

• Save the file


• Select the Floppy disk icon in the quick access
bar or

• Short key key: CTRL + S

• Save the file to the Desktop Folder.

• Save file as as “1 File Management


Creating an Email

• Login to your school’ email account.


• Compose email
• In the recipient's line , type your own
email address.
• Identify the paper clip icon
• A pop up window will appear
reflecting the File Explorer.
• Search for the Desktop Folder
• Select your file, then select
open/insert
Differentiation Activity

Based on your
understanding of
saving files,
complete the
following
diagram by
outlining the
steps to take
when saving a
file
Saving a File (on Windows PC)
Create and
populate file
with content

Select Save icon or


Save file
CTRL+ S

Save the file to a location


(Choose a Folder in File
Explorer)

Give the File a name

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