File management

File management

1. A key way to keep your files 'neat and tidy' is by using folders.

   • What is a folder and how do they help?
     • A folder is a place that you can put documents, presentation, spreadsheets, videos, photos and more in.
     • A way to organise your computer or laptop.
     • Something to help you find what you are looking for quicker, as you know where everything is.
     • They subdivide everything into different categories.
   • Making folders
     • I have a new folder, what do I do next?
       • Your folder should have popped up underneath all your documents on this page.
         • It should be called 'New Folder'. If you double click on this title, then you can edit the name.
           • Then, if you click and hold on other documents, then you can drag and deposit them into your folder.
     • Creating a new folder
       • You can make folders by going onto My Computer, or wherever your device stores all of your file.s
         • Then click on the small, yellow 'folder' icon in the top left hand corner of your page.
     • Remember, you can always make folders inside other folders!

2. Pathway names

   • PowerPoint Presentation
     • .ppt
   • An image or photograph
     • .jpg
     • .png
     • .gif
   • An Access Database
     • .accdb
     • (Formally .mbd)
   • A Word Document
     • .doc
   • An executable file
     • .exe
   • A video
     • .mpeg
     • .mp4
     • .mov
   • A spreadsheet
     • .xls

3. Shortcuts

   • Copy
     • Ctrl+C
   • Paste
     • Ctrl+V
   • Print
     • Ctrl+P
   • Save
     • Ctrl+S
   • Redo
     • Ctrl+R
   • Bold
     • Ctrl+B
   • Italic
     • Ctrl+I
   • Underline
     • Ctrl+U