Module 3 - The Digital File Cabinat

Why is it important to avoid basic names like Document1?

Use descriptive names in order to know what’s inside the file without opening it. Ex. March_WeeklyBudget_2026

What is the Shift Trick?

selects a long list of files at once, by clicking the first file, hold down the Shift key, and then click the last file.

Why is it important to not move system files?

Moving files inside the Windows or Program Files folders can cause your computer to stop working correctly.

Hard Drive

a digital filing cabinet where the computer keeps documents, pictures, videos, and software so they can be used again later.

File Explorer

The main app used to view, open, and organize all the files stored on your computer.

Drive

A high-level storage area. Your computer's main storage is the C: Drive, while a thumb drive might appear as the D: Drive.

Folder

A digital container used to group related files together.

Subfolder

A folder located inside another folder. Ex. a folder labeled "2026" stored inside a folder labeled "Taxes."

File Path

The "digital address" of a file. The trial of how you found the file.

Ex. This PC > Documents > Resume.docx.

Drag and Drop

The act of clicking a file, holding the mouse button down, moving the file to a new location, and releasing the mouse button to "drop" it into a new folder.

Search Bar

The tool located at the top of File Explorer used to find a file by typing its name.

Recycle Bin

A temporary holding area for deleted files. Items stored here are not permanently deleted by clicking “Empty Recycle Bin”/

Restore

The command used to remove a file from the recycle bin and retrurn it to its original folder.

What is the most common folders in Windows?

• Document

• Pictures

• Downloads

• Music

• Videos

• Desktop

Documents

Stores papers, reports, homework, and resumes.

Pictures

Stores photos and images

Downloads

Stores files downloaded from the internet.

Music

Stores songs and audio files.

Videos

Stores movies and video clips.

Desktop

Stores files and shortcuts displayed on the desktop.

Why do we use Folders?

• Keep files organized

• Finds files quickly

• Separate different types of work

• Reduce clutter

• Save time

What are Files?

are documents or other items that are saved by you on the computer.

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Files usually have names followed by a period (.) then three or four letters.

File Extension

is a suffix, contains a 3 or 4 letter, which tells you what type of file it is.

What is the file extension for pictures?

• .gif

• .jpg

What is the file extension for text document?

• .doc

• . docx

• .pdf

What is the file extension for presentation?

• .ppt

• .pptx