My Windows® 8.1 Computer for Seniors

18. Using Files and Folders

In this chapter you see how to use File Explorer to manage the files and folders on your PC’s hard drive.

→ Using File Explorer

→ Working with Folders

→ Managing Files

→ Working with Microsoft SkyDrive

All the data for documents and programs on your computer is stored in electronic files. A file can be a word processing document, a music track, a digital photograph—just about anything, really.

The files on your computer are organized into a series of folders and subfolders. It’s just like the way you organize paper files in a series of file folders in a filing cabinet—only it’s all done electronically.

Using File Explorer ...