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Chapter 7. File Management Basics

Windows Vista and the Macintosh OS use a file and folder system to organize your documents — a metaphor for the manila files and hanging folders that you find for organizing paper documents in most offices. Understanding how to work with files and folders helps you to be much more efficient.

• Create a New Folder

• Copy a File

• Move a File

• Rename a File

• Compress Files

• Work with File Formats

• Save Files

• Back Up Files

• Delete Files

• Burn Files to a CD/DVD

• Search for Files and Folders

• Open Recently Used Files

Create a New Folder

Windows comes with some folders already created, such as Documents, Pictures, and Music. You can also create ...