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What is a file?

The file is the collection of data or information created and or stored under the specific program in the computer hard disk. The file can contain sound, video, picture/image/photo, text or other types of data, and it is stored in the computer hard disks or any other type of data storage Media under certain program and name.

When you open Microsoft word and type any kind of the document, you are really creating a file under Microsoft Word Program. This means that whenever you want to create a file, you have to think about two or three things, that is; “What kind of information do you want to create? Which program is special for creating that kind of information?“ If you know all that, then beginning creating the file is as easiest as “getting down from the Peak of Kilimanjaro Mountain.” Believe me!

What is a folder?
A folder is a feature in the computer system that is used for holding and organizing files and other folders. According to this definition, you can find that, a folder acts as a container that is specifically designed for holding items in it (files, other folders and even software programs). You can store hundreds of thousands of files in a folder depending to the Hard disk’s capacity in holding data.

A folder is also known as a directory, and a folder inside another folder is known as sub-folder.

How to create a folder

Right click on the blank place on the desktop
Highlight on ‘New’ from the shortcut menu

This is the screen shot showing folder creating procedures
Click ‘Folder’. Now you have a folder waiting for you to store more Items in it. The folder you created is named ‘New Folder’ by default, so you have to rename it so that it will be recognized by the name of your preference.

To rename a folder follow the following procedures:

Right Click on the folder
Select ‘Rename’ to the bottom of the menu list

Now you can type any word in the box containing the previous name of the folder When you finish typing the name, click the Return or Enter key to confirm your process or just click on any area within the computer screen.

The File and Folder tutorials

What is a file?

This is the screen shot showing folder creating procedures

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