1. Introduction Windows Explorer This tutorial will explain some aspects of file management using Windows Explorer This tutorial will explain some aspects of file management using Windows Explorer The following topics will be covered:  How to open Windows Explorer How to open Windows Explorer  How to create folders How to create folders  Test what you have learnt so far Test what you have learnt so far The following topics will be covered:  How to open Windows Explorer How to open Windows Explorer  How to create folders How to create folders  Test what you have learnt so far Test what you have learnt so far Click here to continue

2. Using Windows Explorer Windows Explorer is the program in Microsoft which allows you to manage your files and folders File management allows you to keep your files organised by creating folders, moving, copying and deleting files Click here to continue

3. File Management A file contains data or information, usually created by a an application package such as Word or Excel. This is what a Word file looks like. Click here to continue

4. Folders A folder is a storage place for files. When you use folders you can organise your files in a way which suits you. This is what a folder looks like Click here to continue

5. Folder Structure This is an example of what a folder structure looks like. Using a folder structure allows you to organise your folders and files. Note how you can have folders within folders Click here to continue

6. Folder question Which icon is the folder? Click on it. Question

7. Folder correct Correct! Click here to continue Correct! Click here to continue

8. Folder wrong Wrong, click here to try again Wrong, click here to try again

9. File question Which icon is the file? Click on it. Question

10. File correct Correct! Correct! Click here to continue Correct! Click here to continue

11. File wrong Wrong, click here to try again Wrong, click here to try again

12. Folder structure question Which is the folder structure? Click on it. Question

13. Folder structure wrong Wrong, click here to try again Wrong, click here to try again

14. Folder structure correct Correct! Correct! Click here to continue Correct! Click here to continue

15. Desktop Click on the start icon How to open Windows Explorer

16. Correct start Click on Windows Explorer

17. Correct explorer To expand My Computer click on the + symbol beside it Yes, this shows folders in the left hand pane and files in the right hand pane

18. Correct expansion To show what folders are on the floppy disk click on the + symbol beside 3 ½ Floppy Yes, this shows what is in My Computer

19. Floppy disk expanded To open the Word Documents folder to see what files are there click on it. Yes, this shows the folders on the floppy disk

20. Word Folder Note that you can now see that the Word Documents folder has 3 word files in it To open the Excel Documents folder to see what files are there click on it.

21. Excel Folder Note that you can now see that the Excel Documents folder has 2 Excel files in it Click here to continue with the tutorial Click here to continue with the tutorial

22. Creating folders Step 1 To create a folder on the floppy disk, first click on 3½ Floppy Step 1 To create a folder on the floppy disk, first click on 3½ Floppy

23. Creating folders step 2 Note that the address box has A:\ in it, this ensures that you are creating a folder on the floppy disk Step 2 Click on File in the Menu Step 2 Click on File in the Menu

24. Creating folders step 3 Step 3 Click on New Step 3 Click on New

25. Creating folders step 4 Step 4 Click on Folder Step 4 Click on Folder

26. Creating folders step 5 Note that a new folder has been created in the Floppy disk, but still needs to be renamed. To rename the folder you would type in the name you want and press the Enter key. Step 5 Step 5 Click here to see how the screen will look when you have named the folder Graphic Documents Step 5 Step 5 Click here to see how the screen will look when you have named the folder Graphic Documents

27. Creating folders step 6 Note that the folder Graphic Documents is now included Click here to continue with the tutorial Click here to continue with the tutorial

28. Test 1 Where do you click to expand what is on My Computer? Test your knowledge: Question 1

29. Test 1 correct answer Correct! Click here to continue Correct! Click here to continue

30. Test 1 wrong Wrong, click here to try again Wrong, click here to try again

31. Test 2 What is the first step to create a new folder? Click in the correct place. Question 2

32. Test 2 correct Where do you click to expand what is on My Computer? Correct! Click here to continue Correct! Click here to continue

33. Test 2 wrong Wrong, click here to try again Wrong, click here to try again

34. Test 3 Question 3 What is the next step in creating a new folder? Click in the correct place.

35. Test 3 correct Correct! Click here to continue Correct! Click here to continue

36. Test 3 wrong Wrong, click here to try again Wrong, click here to try again

37. END  How to tell the difference between files and folders  How to expand folders  How to create folders  How to tell the difference between files and folders  How to expand folders  How to create folders You have completed this tutorial. You know now - Press Esc to finish