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Files are collections of information. In fact, almost all of the information stored in a computer is stored in files. There are many different types of files, including operating system files, program files, and more.
Different types of files store different types of information. Each file is given a file name and has a three-letter file name extension that identifies the file type. (The file name and file name extension are separated by a period.) For example, a document created using WordPad might have the file name letter to John.doc.
With Windows XP, you can create a file using different programs such as WordPad or Notepad.
Once you've created a file, you can rename it.
You can also select Delete from the menu to delete a file.
Get into the habit of periodically saving changes to documents you're working on in case of power outages or other problems.
When you first start using Windows XP, you may only create a few files. Over time, you'll create MANY files. To keep your files organized, create folders. Windows XP uses various folders to store and manage files. To become more familiar with the structure of a Windows XP folder, let's open a folder called My Documents.
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Learn more in the Using My Documents, My Computer and Windows Explorer lesson.
At some point, you may want to create a folder within a folder. Here, practice creating a Job Search folder in the My Documents folder.
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A drive, or disk drive, is hardware on which you can store files and folders. Disk drives are assigned a letter.
Choose where you'll save your files during the Save As process. Most users store their files on the (C:) drive.
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