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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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