Windows Vista™ Step by Step

Creating, Renaming, and Deleting Folders and Files

With each program you use on your computer, you create files of a particular type. For example, with Microsoft Office Word 2007, you create documents (.docx files); with Microsoft Office Excel 2007, you create worksheets (.xlsx files); and with Microsoft Office PowerPoint 2007, you create presentations (.pptx files). You can also create and edit simple text documents and graphics using the tools that come with Windows Vista.

As you create files, you will want to create folders in which to organize the files for easy retrieval. Often you will need to rename a folder or file to accurately reflect its content. And periodically you will want to delete folders and files you no longer need. For safety ...