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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.
Let’s catch uP
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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