Module 8 File Management
Module 8 File Management 1 Module Objectives Develop file management strategies Explore files and folders Create, name, copy, move, and delete folders Name, copy, move, and delete files Cyber Safety tips for managing files and folders Key to Symbols = Advanced Topic = Cyber Safety = Hints and Tips 2 What are files and folders? How do I manage them? Managing Files and Folders What are files? A file is a collection of information “data” that we give a name and store somewhere in the computer. Files can be stored in USB drives, Compact discs (CDs), Digital video discs (DVDs) and Hard disks. Files are organized and managed inside folders. So what are folders? Folders are objects “cabinet drawers” that can house many files inside them. Think of folders, like the rooms you have in your house, every room is dedicated for a very specific purpose. 3 One of the main programs to manage and show files in windows is Windows Explorer. There are many ways to start Windows Explorer. Press start, accessories and then Windows Explorer. 4 Exploring Files and Folders Viewing folder content in Windows Explorer. The name of the selected folder Click to expand Contents of the selected folder 5 File Names and Extensions Files will have a name and an extension. The file name describes what the file is about. A file extension (usually 3 or 4 letters after the . ) tells ouy what kind of file it is (or what program uses it. This file (.jpg) is a picture This file (.docx) works Common File Extensions with Microsoft Word Documents .doc or .docx (Microsoft Word files) .txt (plain text (Notepad) documents) Pictures .jpg or .jpeg .gif .bmp .png Music .mp3 (works with most music playing devices, such as iPods or MP3 players) Movies and Videos .avi .wmv .mp4 Program Files .exe (An “executable” file.
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