The document provides an overview of file and folder management on a computer, explaining the structure and functions such as creating, renaming, moving, and copying files. It covers features like viewing options, properties of files, and the importance of file naming conventions. Additionally, it describes the recycle bin functionality and methods for restoring or permanently deleting files.

1. Riah E. Encarnacion
Oman Tourism College
Muscat, Sultanate of Oman

2.  All data and programs are stored in a
computer as Files and Folders.
 Folders are containers (holders) of files.
 Files and folders can appear at any level,
similar to a family tree.
 It has a path because you are taking exact
path to find this file.

3.  Contains folders, files, and shortcuts to folders and files.
 Small arrow at lower left corner of icon means this is a Shortcut
to some other location for the file or folder.

4.  My Computer features allows you to
view or use different storage devices
 It has a toolbar, address bar, drive icon,
status bar, and others.

5.  Displaying the folders or files in different views
 THUMBNAILS
 TILES
 ICONS
 LIST
 DETAILS
 FILMSTRIP

6.  You can select File, New, Folder
 Right click the mouse on the screen, then select, New, Folder

7.  Click on the folder icon to select it.
 Click inside folder name to start Edit mode
and change
 Right-click on the folder and then click on
Rename from the shortcut menu.

8.  Program show many drives at one time per view.
 To start Windows Explorer:
- Click on Start, then All Programs,
Accessories, Windows Explorer
- Press Window + E on your keyboard
- Double click on Windows Explorer
icon on desktop
Status Bar
Folders Pane
Content PaneSplit Bar

9.  To copy a file or folder:
- Select Edit and then Copy. Move to a new location and then select, Edit,
Paste.
- Press Ctrl + C, move to new location and then press Ctrl + V.
Message: “This folder already contains a file named ‘_____’”
This message prompts you that the file you want to save has the same file
name already saved in the destination folder.

10.  When file or folder is moved, it goes to a new location and is Removed from the
first location.
 When folder is moved, all subfolders and files move as wel.
 To move a file or folder:
- Select Edit, Cut, then move to a new location and select Edit, Paste.

11.  Two limits for file or folder naming:
- Maximum of 255 characters
- Cannot use: @, , space, : (colon), <, >, |
 To Rename :
- Right – click on file icon to select it and then press F2 to activate Edit
Mode.
- Click on file icon to select it and then click inside file name to activate Edit
mode.

12.  Each file or folder has a Property sheet, which has number of tabs:
- General
- Sharing
- Security
- Customize

13.  All or part of the file name
 A word or phrase in the file
 Look in
 When was it modified?
 What size is it?
 More advanced options

14.  Files in the Recycle Bin can be Restored or Emptied
 Delete completely without Recycle Bin
- Press and Hold Shift key when deleting the file