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    FILE EXPLORER

                     File Explorer is a tool in Windows that displays files and folders. It allows you to open,
                     copy, move and delete them. It is used to organise and manage the contents of

                     the computer.

                     To open File Explorer, follow the given steps:

                                                                 2     Type File Explorer         SHORT SIGN
     In the world of computers, organising and managing data is important. One key   in the search bar.  To open
     aspect of this is the use of files and folders. Let’s focus on understanding how files        File Explorer:
     and folders help in organising data efficiently.                                            Windows Key + E

                                                 3     Click on the
                                                Open button.
     WHAT IS A FILE?

                       1     Click on the                                                 You can also open File
     A file is a collection of data or information stored on the computer or other digital   Start button.   Explorer by clicking on the
     device. It can contain different types of content, such as text, images, videos or   folder icon in the taskbar.

     software programs. Each file has its own unique name, which is made up of two
     parts separated by a period (.).
                     On opening File Explorer, the following window appears showing files and folders:
     The two parts of a file are:

       File  name: A  file  name  can  include  letters,
     numbers, spaces and special characters.

        File extension: This identifies the file type and the   In Windows, the total length of
     application it belongs to.  a file name including its folder
     path cannot exceed 255
     For example, Holiday.jpg: Holiday is the name and   characters.
     .jpg is the extension, which tells you it’s a picture file.

                     There are several default folders in the File Explorer window that help keep your
     WHAT IS A FOLDER?  files organised:

                         Desktop folder contains all the files and shortcuts present on the main screen.
     A folder is a place on the computer used to keep files together. It helps in organising
     files and finding things quickly.  Folders can also contain  other  folders, called      Documents folder is used for storing different types of files.

     subfolders, to arrange files in a better way.    Pictures folder is used for storing digital images.
                          Music folder is used for storing music files.
     To do all file and folder related work, Windows has a built-in file manager application
     called File Explorer.     Videos folder is used for storing movies and clips.
                          Downloads folder is used for storing files downloaded from the Internet.

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