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File Management Windows 7

File Management Windows 7. Open My Computer. Windows+E or. Navigation Pane. Most popular are: Favorites Libraries My Computer. My Computer. Expanded Top Level View. Expanded U Drive. Folders in Alpha Order _WCU Nov 08 – note the underscore elevates the file . Libraries.

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File Management Windows 7

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  1. File Management Windows 7

  2. Open My Computer • Windows+E or

  3. Navigation Pane • Most popular are: • Favorites • Libraries • My Computer

  4. My Computer • Expanded Top Level View

  5. Expanded U Drive • Folders in Alpha Order • _WCU Nov 08 – note the underscore elevates the file

  6. Libraries • Documents – a virtual library • My Documents • My Adobe Captivate • My Data Sources • OneNote Notebooks • Extensive information in Hyperlink

  7. Favorites • Your most commonly used folders • Click and Drag from Network Drive to Favourites • Right click, sort by name

  8. Customise Icons • Right click on icon • Properties • Change Icon • OK • Apply • OK

  9. NomenclatureA funky word for terminology or jargon! • Wikipedia definition: • The filename is metadata about a file; a special kind of string used to uniquely identify a file stored on the file system of a computer. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Filename • A filename extension is a suffix to the name of a computer file applied to indicate the encoding convention (file format) of its contents. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Filename_extension • Monthly_Report_May2011.docx; Monthly_Report_May2011.pdf

  10. Nomenclature • Keep file and folder names consistent • Keep names short • Use Date and Initial • wcu_meeting_Mar2011.docx • Use underscores instead of spaces

  11. File Name Rules • Characters you cannot use in file names~ # % & * { } \ : < > ? / + | ” .. • Lots more information can be found here • http://support.microsoft.com/kb/905231

  12. File Name … What would you name this file?

  13. Specialist Folders • Store like with like • Pictures folder – for all your graphics • Project folders • When creating a Dreamweaver project it is vital to have valid file folders, eg. • Graphics • Documents • Video • Audio

  14. Jump Lists – a Windows 7 feature • Right click on an icon • The Jump List will appear. • Note I have pinned Home to the top

  15. Outlook Folders • Folders in Outlook are imperative • Sub-folders help you sort your information • Using the Underscore allows you to access regular folders quickly

  16. Windows 7 - Search • Click on Start • Type in techtime • To expand the list further, each heading is a hyperlink

  17. Searching Cont’d • This is the expanded Outlook Screen • Each email is a live link

  18. Helpful Tips and Tricks • 5 tips for PC health: Organize your folders, update Windows, run antivirus software • http://www.microsoft.com/atwork/productivity/5computinghabits.aspx • File organization tips: 9 ideas for managing files and folders • http://www.microsoft.com/atwork/productivity/files.aspx • Windows 7 File Management: The Library System • http://computingtech.blogspot.com/2009/11/windows-7-file-management-library.html

  19. Thank You!

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