File and Folder Structural Design “Naming and Organization”

Conceptualize the file structure Tree diagram Schematic diagram Outline format Descriptive images

Create folders for categories or types of files dresser drawerpants drawershirts drawersocks drawer_small_items

Create folders within folders “Nested” dresser drawerpants drawershirts drawersocks drawer_small_items jewelry keys

Label files with clear precise descriptive names dresser drawerpants drawershirts drawersocks drawer_small_items jewelry keys necklace_green_emerald necklace_heart_diamond necklace_pearl ring_school_89 car_cadilla c car_gremlin house_frontdoo r house_aunt_tina

Some rules to remember Every folder and file with a clear precise descriptive name Archive old versions of folders or files in different location Don't name anything as “miscellaneous” or “general” Backup your folders and files on a regular basic Print a file tree in Windows Explorer for quick reference