Windows 101 - File Management - Revision history

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	# Right-click the file or folder you want to delete and select '''Delete'''.		# Right-click the file or folder you want to delete and select '''Delete'''.
	# The item will be moved to the '''Recycle Bin''', where you can restore it later if needed. [[File:Windows 101 - File Explorer - Delete File.gif\|alt=Delete a File\|none\|frame\|Delete a File]]		# The item will be moved to the '''Recycle Bin''', where you can restore it later if needed.   [[File:Windows 101 - File Explorer - Delete File.gif\|alt=Delete a File\|none\|frame\|Delete a File]]
	If you want to permanently delete files, empty the Recycle Bin:		If you want to permanently delete files, empty the Recycle Bin:

	# Right-click the '''Recycle Bin''' icon on your Desktop.		# Right-click the '''Recycle Bin''' icon on your Desktop.
	# Select '''Empty Recycle Bin'''. [[File:Windows 101 - File Explorer - Empty Recycle Bin.gif\|alt=Empty Recycle Bin\|none\|frame\|Empty Recycle Bin]]~~<br><br>~~		# Select '''Empty Recycle Bin'''.   [[File:Windows 101 - File Explorer - Empty Recycle Bin.gif\|alt=Empty Recycle Bin\|none\|frame\|Empty Recycle Bin]]
	~~<blockquote>[gif] showing how to delete files and empty the Recycle Bin<br><br></blockquote>~~

	==== Renaming Files or Folders ====		==== Renaming Files or Folders ====
	To rename a file or folder:		To rename a file or folder:

	# Right-click the file or folder and select '''Rename'''.		# Right-click the file or folder and select '''Rename'''.
	# Type the new name and press '''Enter'''.~~<br><br>~~		# Type the new name and press '''Enter'''.  [[File:Windows 101 - File Explorer - Rename File.gif\|alt=Rename File or Folder\|none\|frame\|Rename File or Folder]]<br>
	~~<blockquote>~~[gif] ~~demonstrating how to rename a file~~<br~~><br></blockquote~~>
	----		----
	Now that you know how to use File Explorer, you’ll be able to efficiently manage your files and folders, keeping your workspace organized. In the next lesson, we’ll dive into '''Security Basics''', which will teach you how to protect your files and your computer.<br>		Now that you know how to use File Explorer, you’ll be able to efficiently manage your files and folders, keeping your workspace organized. In the next lesson, we’ll dive into '''Security Basics''', which will teach you how to protect your files and your computer.<br>

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	# Right-click the '''Recycle Bin''' icon on your Desktop.		# Right-click the '''Recycle Bin''' icon on your Desktop.
	# Select '''Empty Recycle Bin'''.		# Select '''Empty Recycle Bin'''. [[File:Windows 101 - File Explorer - Empty Recycle Bin.gif\|alt=Empty Recycle Bin\|none\|frame\|Empty Recycle Bin]]<br><br>
	~~<blockquote>'''Warning'''~~: ~~Once the~~ Recycle Bin ~~is emptied, files are permanently deleted, and not even IT can recover them~~.<br><br~~></blockquote~~>
	<blockquote>[gif] showing how to delete files and empty the Recycle Bin<br><br></blockquote>		<blockquote>[gif] showing how to delete files and empty the Recycle Bin<br><br></blockquote>

Wikiadmin at 16:50, 15 October 2024

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	# Right-click the file or folder you want to delete and select '''Delete'''.		# Right-click the file or folder you want to delete and select '''Delete'''.
	# The item will be moved to the '''Recycle Bin''', where you can restore it later if needed.		# The item will be moved to the '''Recycle Bin''', where you can restore it later if needed. [[File:Windows 101 - File Explorer - Delete File.gif\|alt=Delete a File\|none\|frame\|Delete a File]]
	If you want to permanently delete files, empty the Recycle Bin:		If you want to permanently delete files, empty the Recycle Bin:

Wikiadmin at 16:26, 15 October 2024

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	# Click the '''Search box''' in the upper-right corner of the File View Area.		# Click the '''Search box''' in the upper-right corner of the File View Area.
	# Start typing the file or folder name. File Explorer will display matching results as you type.<br>~~<br>~~		# Start typing the file or folder name. File Explorer will display matching results as you type.<br> [[File:Windows 101 - File Explorer - FIle Search.gif\|alt=File Search: Take note, the files with highlights contain the word "email" in the file name, the files without highlights contain the word "email" in the file itself.\|none\|frame\|File Search: Take note, the files with highlights contain the word "email" in the file name, the files without highlights contain the word "email" in the file itself.]]
	~~<blockquote>~~[gif~~] showing~~ the ~~search function~~ in ~~action<br><br></blockquote>~~

	==== Deleting Files ====		==== Deleting Files ====
	To delete files or folders:		To delete files or folders:

Wikiadmin at 16:13, 15 October 2024

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	File Explorer allows you to move or copy files to different locations:		File Explorer allows you to move or copy files to different locations:

	* '''Move''': Click and drag a file to a new location in the Navigation Pane or File View Area.  [[File:Windows 101 - File Explorer - Move File.gif\|alt=Moving Files to a Different Folder\|none\|frame\|Moving Files to a Different Folder]]		* '''Move''': Click and drag a file to a new location in the Navigation Pane or File View Area. <br> [[File:Windows 101 - File Explorer - Move File.gif\|alt=Moving Files to a Different Folder\|none\|frame\|Moving Files to a Different Folder]]
	* '''Copy''': Right-click the file and select '''Copy'''. Navigate to the new location, right-click, and select '''Paste'''.  [[File:Windows 101 - File Explorer - Copy Files.gif\|alt=Copy files to a new folder. Take note that copying makes a 2nd copy, so the files are in the original folder and the new folder.\|none\|frame\|Copy files to a new folder. Take note that copying makes a 2nd copy, so the files are in the original folder and the new folder.]]		* '''Copy''': Right-click the file and select '''Copy'''. Navigate to the new location, right-click, and select '''Paste'''. <br> [[File:Windows 101 - File Explorer - Copy Files.gif\|alt=Copy files to a new folder. Take note that copying makes a 2nd copy, so the files are in the original folder and the new folder.\|none\|frame\|Copy files to a new folder. Take note that copying makes a 2nd copy, so the files are in the original folder and the new folder.]]
	Both operations can be done on multiple files at once, using the selection methods mentioned earlier.<br>		Both operations can be done on multiple files at once, using the selection methods mentioned earlier.<br>

Wikiadmin at 16:12, 15 October 2024

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	File Explorer allows you to move or copy files to different locations:		File Explorer allows you to move or copy files to different locations:

	* '''Move''': Click and drag a file to a new location in the Navigation Pane or File View Area.  [[File:Windows 101 - File Explorer - Move File.gif\|alt=Moving Files to a Different Folder\|none\|frame\|Moving Files to a Different Folder]]		* '''Move''': Click and drag a file to a new location in the Navigation Pane or File View Area.  [[File:Windows 101 - File Explorer - Move File.gif\|alt=Moving Files to a Different Folder\|none\|frame\|Moving Files to a Different Folder]]
	* '''Copy''': Right-click the file and select '''Copy'''. Navigate to the new location, right-click, and select '''Paste'''.  [[File:Windows 101 - File Explorer - Copy Files.gif\|alt=Copy files to a new folder. Take note that copying makes a 2nd copy, so the files are in the original folder and the new folder.\|none\|frame\|Copy files to a new folder. Take note that copying makes a 2nd copy, so the files are in the original folder and the new folder.]]		* '''Copy''': Right-click the file and select '''Copy'''. Navigate to the new location, right-click, and select '''Paste'''.  [[File:Windows 101 - File Explorer - Copy Files.gif\|alt=Copy files to a new folder. Take note that copying makes a 2nd copy, so the files are in the original folder and the new folder.\|none\|frame\|Copy files to a new folder. Take note that copying makes a 2nd copy, so the files are in the original folder and the new folder.]]
	Both operations can be done on multiple files at once, using the selection methods mentioned earlier.<br>		Both operations can be done on multiple files at once, using the selection methods mentioned earlier.<br>

	==== Searching for Files ====		==== Searching for Files ====
	To search for a file:		To search for a file:

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	* '''Move''': Click and drag a file to a new location in the Navigation Pane or File View Area.  [[File:Windows 101 - File Explorer - Move File.gif\|alt=Moving Files to a Different Folder\|none\|frame\|Moving Files to a Different Folder]]		* '''Move''': Click and drag a file to a new location in the Navigation Pane or File View Area.  [[File:Windows 101 - File Explorer - Move File.gif\|alt=Moving Files to a Different Folder\|none\|frame\|Moving Files to a Different Folder]]
	* '''Copy''': Right-click the file and select '''Copy'''. Navigate to the new location, right-click, and select '''Paste'''.		* '''Copy''': Right-click the file and select '''Copy'''. Navigate to the new location, right-click, and select '''Paste'''.  [[File:Windows 101 - File Explorer - Copy Files.gif\|alt=Copy files to a new folder. Take note that copying makes a 2nd copy, so the files are in the original folder and the new folder.\|none\|frame\|Copy files to a new folder. Take note that copying makes a 2nd copy, so the files are in the original folder and the new folder.]]
	Both operations can be done on multiple files at once, using the selection methods mentioned earlier.<br>		Both operations can be done on multiple files at once, using the selection methods mentioned earlier.<br>
	==== Searching for Files ====		==== Searching for Files ====

Wikiadmin at 15:00, 15 October 2024

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	File Explorer allows you to move or copy files to different locations:		File Explorer allows you to move or copy files to different locations:

	* '''Move''': Click and drag a file to a new location in the Navigation Pane or File View Area.		* '''Move''': Click and drag a file to a new location in the Navigation Pane or File View Area.  [[File:Windows 101 - File Explorer - Move File.gif\|alt=Moving Files to a Different Folder\|none\|frame\|Moving Files to a Different Folder]]
	* '''Copy''': Right-click the file and select '''Copy'''. Navigate to the new location, right-click, and select '''Paste'''.		* '''Copy''': Right-click the file and select '''Copy'''. Navigate to the new location, right-click, and select '''Paste'''.
	Both operations can be done on multiple files at once, using the selection methods mentioned earlier.<br>~~<br><blockquote>[gif] showing how to move and copy files<br><br></blockquote>~~		Both operations can be done on multiple files at once, using the selection methods mentioned earlier.<br>

	==== Searching for Files ====		==== Searching for Files ====
	To search for a file:		To search for a file:

Wikiadmin at 14:44, 15 October 2024

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	# Navigate to the folder where you want to create the new folder.		# Navigate to the folder where you want to create the new folder.
	# Right-click in the File View Area and select '''New''', then '''Folder'''.		# Right-click in the File View Area and select '''New''', then '''Folder'''.
	# Type the name for your new folder and press '''Enter'''.<br> [[File:Windows 101 - File Explorer - New ~~Folder~~.gif\|alt=Create New Folder\|none\|frame\|Create New Folder]]		# Type the name for your new folder and press '''Enter'''.<br> [[File:Windows 101 - File Explorer - New Folder2.gif\|alt=Create New Folder\|none\|frame\|Create New Folder]]

	==== Moving and Copying Files ====		==== Moving and Copying Files ====

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	# Click the '''Search box''' in the upper-right corner of the File View Area.		# Click the '''Search box''' in the upper-right corner of the File View Area.
	# Start typing the file or folder name. File Explorer will display matching results as you type.<br> [[File:Windows 101 - File Explorer - FIle Search.gif\|alt=File Search: Take note, the files with highlights contain the word "email" in the file name, the files without highlights contain the word "email" in the file itself.\|none\|frame\|File Search: Take note, the files with highlights contain the word "email" in the file name, the files without highlights contain the word "email" in the file itself.]]		# Start typing the file or folder name. File Explorer will display matching results as you type.<br> [[File:Windows 101 - File Explorer - FIle Search.gif\|alt=File Search: Take note, the files with highlights contain the word "email" in the file name, the files without highlights contain the word "email" in the file itself.\|none\|frame\|File Search: Take note, the files with highlights contain the word "email" in the file name, the files without highlights contain the word "email" in the file itself.]]

	==== Deleting Files ====		==== Deleting Files ====
	To delete files or folders:		To delete files or folders:

	# Right-click the file or folder you want to delete and select '''Delete'''.		# Right-click the file or folder you want to delete and select '''Delete'''.
	# The item will be moved to the '''Recycle Bin''', where you can restore it later if needed.   [[File:Windows 101 - File Explorer - Delete File.gif\|alt=Delete a File\|none\|frame\|Delete a File]]		# The item will be moved to the '''Recycle Bin''', where you can restore it later if needed. <br> [[File:Windows 101 - File Explorer - Delete File.gif\|alt=Delete a File\|none\|frame\|Delete a File]]
	If you want to permanently delete files, empty the Recycle Bin:		If you want to permanently delete files, empty the Recycle Bin:

	# Right-click the '''Recycle Bin''' icon on your Desktop.		# Right-click the '''Recycle Bin''' icon on your Desktop.
	# Select '''Empty Recycle Bin'''.   [[File:Windows 101 - File Explorer - Empty Recycle Bin.gif\|alt=Empty Recycle Bin\|none\|frame\|Empty Recycle Bin]]		# Select '''Empty Recycle Bin'''. <br> [[File:Windows 101 - File Explorer - Empty Recycle Bin.gif\|alt=Empty Recycle Bin\|none\|frame\|Empty Recycle Bin]]

	==== Renaming Files or Folders ====		==== Renaming Files or Folders ====
	To rename a file or folder:		To rename a file or folder:

	# Right-click the file or folder and select '''Rename'''.		# Right-click the file or folder and select '''Rename'''.
	# Type the new name and press '''Enter'''.  [[File:Windows 101 - File Explorer - Rename File.gif\|alt=Rename File or Folder\|none\|frame\|Rename File or Folder]]<br>		# Type the new name and press '''Enter'''. <br> [[File:Windows 101 - File Explorer - Rename File.gif\|alt=Rename File or Folder\|none\|frame\|Rename File or Folder]]<br>
	----		----
	Now that you know how to use File Explorer, you’ll be able to efficiently manage your files and folders, keeping your workspace organized. In the next lesson, we’ll dive into '''Security Basics''', which will teach you how to protect your files and your computer.<br>		Now that you know how to use File Explorer, you’ll be able to efficiently manage your files and folders, keeping your workspace organized. In the next lesson, we’ll dive into '''Security Basics''', which will teach you how to protect your files and your computer.<br>