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FILES AND FOLDERS


                  All the data stored on your computer's hard disk consists of files and folders. Files are used to
                  store data, while folders are used to store and organise files and other folders.

                  A file is a collection of data and information, stored on a storage device such as hard disk,
                  pen drive, CD/DVD. There are different types of files depending on the type of information they
                  store, like Word file, Excel file, PowerPoint file, music file, video file, etc. and each type of
                  file has its own specific icon. This helps us to identify the type of file by just looking at the icon.













                        Word file           Excel file       PowerPoint file        Music file         Video file

                  A folder is like a file cabinet in which you can keep your files. In other words, a folder is a

                  collection of files. A folder is also known as a directory. A folder can contain many sub-folders
                  with files in them. The icon of a folder is different from the icon of a file. Double-clicking a folder
                  icon shows the list or thumbnails files or folders in that folder.


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                     Match the following:
                     1.  Live Tiles                   a.  Collection of files
                     2.  File                         b.  Display latest information

                     3.  Folder                       c.  File Explorer
                     4.  This PC                      d.  Collection of data and information






                       Selecting Files or Folders

                  While working with file/folder, the very first step is to select
                  the particular file/folder you want to work with.                        Tech Hint
                     To select a single file or folder, click on it.                    To display/hide Preview
                                                                                              Pane: Alt + P
                      To select multiple files and folders, select the first file/   To display/hide Details Pane:

                    folder and  continue  to  select  the  desired  ones  while               Alt + Shift + P
                    keeping the Ctrl key pressed.




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