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Do you know?
Windows 10 is primarily a desktop OS with support
for tablets and hybrids via its Unified Windows
Platform (UWP). Windows 10 Mobile has been
discontinued, and Microsoft now focuses on app
compatibility with iOS and Android.
SESSION 6 Performing Basic File Operations
A computer system can keep important data or information in files. Every file has an extension. For example:
extension of notepad file is .txt, paint is .bmp etc. Files can be named, stored and retrieved. It also facilitates
grouping of files in the form of directories or folders for their access and protection.
The arrangement of these files in the form of folders is known as File Management.
FILE AND FOLDER
A file in computing is a container that holds specific types of data or information. These can include text
documents, spreadsheets, images, music, or videos, each represented by a unique icon visually identifying its
content. For example:
Text Documents: Like essays or reports, saved as .txt or .docx.
Spreadsheets: Organise data into tables with formulas, saved as .xlsx.
Images: Digital photos or graphics, saved as .jpg or .png.
Music: Audio tracks, saved as .mp3 or .wav.
Videos: Moving images with sound, saved as .mp4 or .avi.
Folders are organisational tools used to arrange and manage files on a computer’s storage system. They serve
as virtual containers, enabling users to categorise and store related files in a structured manner. By creating
folders, users can maintain orderliness in their digital workspace, keeping different types of files organised
and easily accessible.
Folders are like digital containers used to organise files:
They help keep different types of files together.
For example, a “Documents” folder can have subfolders for school subjects.
A “Photos” folder organises pictures from events or trips.
Folders make it easy to find and manage files on a computer.
Creating a New Folder
To create a new folder, follow these steps:
Step 1: Navigate the location (drive or folder) in which you want to create a new folder. In our case, we have
navigated to the Data folder.
Step 2: Right-click on an empty area in the Data folder.
Step 3: Select the New option from the context menu.
Step 4: Select the Folder option from the submenu.
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