What is a file?
A file is a named collection of digital data stored by a computer system.
A document, photograph, song, video or program can be stored as a file. The file name often includes an extension such as .pdf, .jpg, .docx or .mp3.
What is a folder?
A folder is a container used to organize files and other folders.
Folders help you group related information. For example, a student might create a folder called Class 10, with folders for Science, Maths and English.
File paths
A path describes where a file is located. For example, a simplified path might look like:
Documents → School → Science → Electricity.pdf
Each folder is a step toward the file.
Each folder is a step toward the file.
Good file-management habits
- Use meaningful file names.
- Keep related files in folders.
- Do not keep everything on the desktop.
- Back up important work.
- Check before permanently deleting files.