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IntroductionWindows Explorer
This tutorial will explain some aspects of file management using Windows Explorer
This tutorial will explain some aspects of file management using Windows Explorer
The following topics will be covered:
How to open Windows Explorer
How to create folders
Test what you have learnt so far
The following topics will be covered:
How to open Windows Explorer
How to create folders
Test what you have learnt so far
Click here to continue
Using Windows Explorer
Windows Explorer is the program in Microsoft which allows you to manage your files and foldersWindows Explorer is the program in Microsoft which allows you to manage your files and folders
File management allows you to keep your files organised by creating folders, moving, copying and deleting files
File management allows you to keep your files organised by creating folders, moving, copying and deleting files
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File Management
A file contains data or information, usually created by a an application package such as Word or Excel.
A file contains data or information, usually created by a an application package such as Word or Excel.
This is what a Word file looks like.This is what a Word file looks like.
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Folders
A folder is a storage place for files. When you use folders you can organise your files in a way which suits you.
A folder is a storage place for files. When you use folders you can organise your files in a way which suits you.
This is what a folder looks likeThis is what a folder looks like
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Folder StructureThis is an example of what a folder structure looks like. Using a folder structure allows you to organise your folders and files.
This is an example of what a folder structure looks like. Using a folder structure allows you to organise your folders and files.
Note how you can have folders within folders
Note how you can have folders within folders
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Folder question
Which icon is the
folder? Click on it.
Which icon is the
folder? Click on it.
Question
Folder correct
Correct! Click here to
continue
Correct! Click here to
continue
Folder wrong
Wrong, click here to try again
Wrong, click here to try again
File question
Which icon is the file? Click on it.
Which icon is the file? Click on it.
Question
File correct
Correct!Correct! Click here to
continue
Correct! Click here to
continue
File wrong
Wrong, click here to try again
Wrong, click here to try again
Folder structure question
Which is the folder
structure? Click on it.
Which is the folder
structure? Click on it.
Question
Folder structure wrong
Wrong, click here to try again
Wrong, click here to try again
Folder structure correct
Correct!Correct! Click here to
continue
Correct! Click here to
continue
Desktop
Click on the start iconClick on the start icon
How to open Windows Explorer
Correct start
Click on Windows Explorer
Click on Windows Explorer
Correct explorer
To expand My
Computer click on the +
symbol beside it
To expand My
Computer click on the +
symbol beside it
Yes, this shows folders in the left hand pane and files in the right hand pane
Yes, this shows folders in the left hand pane and files in the right hand pane
Correct expansion
To show what folders are on the floppy disk click
on the + symbol beside 3½ Floppy
To show what folders are on the floppy disk click
on the + symbol beside 3½ Floppy
Yes, this shows what is in My Computer
Yes, this shows what is in My Computer
Floppy disk expanded
To open the Word
Documents folder to see what files are
there click on it.
To open the Word
Documents folder to see what files are
there click on it.
Yes, this shows the folders on the floppy disk
Yes, this shows the folders on the floppy disk
Word Folder
Note that you can now see that the Word Documents folder has 3 word files in it
Note that you can now see that the Word Documents folder has 3 word files in it
To open the Excel
Documents folder to see what files are
there click on it.
To open the Excel
Documents folder to see what files are
there click on it.
Excel Folder
Note that you can now see that the Excel Documents folder has 2 Excel files in it
Note that you can now see that the Excel Documents folder has 2 Excel files in it
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Creating folders
Step 1Step 1To create a
folder on the floppy disk , first
click on 3½ Floppy
Step 1Step 1To create a
folder on the floppy disk , first
click on 3½ Floppy
Creating folders step 2Note that the address box has A:\ in it , this ensures that you are creating a folder on the floppy disk
Note that the address box has A:\ in it , this ensures that you are creating a folder on the floppy disk
Step 2Step 2Click on File in the Menu
Step 2Step 2Click on File in the Menu
Creating folders step 3
Step 3Step 3Click on New
Step 3Step 3Click on New
Creating folders step 4
Step 4Step 4Click on Folder
Step 4Step 4Click on Folder
Creating folders step 5
Note that a new folder has been created in the Floppy disk, but still needs to be renamed. To rename the folder you would type in the name you want and press the Enter key.
Note that a new folder has been created in the Floppy disk, but still needs to be renamed. To rename the folder you would type in the name you want and press the Enter key.
Step 5Step 5Click here to see
how the screen will look when you have
named the folder Graphic
Documents
Step 5Step 5Click here to see
how the screen will look when you have
named the folder Graphic
Documents
Creating folders step 6
Note that the folder Graphic Documents is now included
Note that the folder Graphic Documents is now included
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Click here to continue with the tutorial
Test 1
Where do you click to expand what is on My Computer?
Where do you click to expand what is on My Computer?
Test your knowledge: Question 1
Test 1 correct answer
Correct! Click here to
continue
Correct! Click here to
continue
Test 1 wrong
Wrong, click here to try
again
Wrong, click here to try
again
Test 2
What is the first step to create a
new folder? Click in the
correct place.
What is the first step to create a
new folder? Click in the
correct place.
Question 2
Test 2 correct
Where do you click to expand what is on My Computer?
Where do you click to expand what is on My Computer?
Correct! Click here to
continue
Correct! Click here to
continue
Test 2 wrong
Wrong, click here to try
again
Wrong, click here to try
again
Test 3Question 3
What is the next step in creating a
new folder? Click in the
correct place.
What is the next step in creating a
new folder? Click in the
correct place.
Test 3 correct
Correct! Click here to
continue
Correct! Click here to
continue
Test 3 wrong
Wrong, click here to try
again
Wrong, click here to try
again
END
How to tell the difference between files and folders
How to expand folders
How to create folders
How to tell the difference between files and folders
How to expand folders
How to create folders
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