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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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Features of File Management

