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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 of files in the folder.
                  i +  ORGANISING FILE/FOLDER


                 When you install any program, it creates its own folder on your hard disk where it keeps
                 most of its files. This helps your computer system to find the right files to use when
                 running a program.

                 Keeping files organised in folders can also help you when you are working with your PC.
                 You can use folders to sort your files into separate categories. If you know how to create,
                 move, copy and delete folders, it can help you arrange your files more efficiently and

                 effectively.
                 Here is a list of some of the common folders in which you can store your file/folder.


                 Documents  :  This  folder  is  mainly  used  to  store  word  processing  files,
                 spreadsheets, presentations and other business-oriented files.





                              Pictures : This folder is used to store all your digital pictures that can be

                              copied from a camera, smartphone, or other devices, or downloaded from
                              the Internet.



                 Music : This folder is used to store music files, such as songs copied from an

                              audio CD or downloaded from the Internet.



                              Videos : This folder is used to store videos taken from a digital

                              camera or downloaded from the Internet.



                 Downloads : This folder is used to store the files that are downloaded from
                 the Internet.



                  i +  CREATING A NEW FILE/FOLDER


                 The most common way to create a new file is by using a program. But you can also create
                 a file without opening any program or an application.







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