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What is a Folder: a folder (also called directory, or catalog) is a special space used to
store files, other folders, and shortcuts on a computer & way to organize computer files. A
folder is a storage space where many files can be placed into groups and organize
the computer. A folder can also contain other folders.
(A directory is a location for storing files on your computer.)
(catalog: a complete list of items)
Why are folders important?
Folders help you keep your files organized and separate. If you had no folders on your
computer, your documents, programs, and operating system files would all be located in
the same place.
What can be stored in a folder?
A folder can contain one or more files of any type and can even store other directories with
their own files. They may also contain shortcuts to programs.
How to create a folder
1. Right click in any empty space in the right pane on the Desktop
2. Select New from the list and it will expand. ...
3. Type in a name for the folder.
4. Hit enter key.
FILE
A file is an object on a computer that stores data, information, settings, or commands used
with a computer program. In a GUI (graphical user interface), such as Microsoft
Windows, files display as icons that relate to the program that opens the file.
Examples of Files
An image you copy from your camera to your computer may be in the JPG or TIF format.
These are files in the same way that videos in the MP4 format, or MP3 audio files, are files.
The same holds true for DOCX files used with Microsoft Word, TXT files that hold plain text
information, etc.
Rename a file/folder in Windows
The easiest way is by right-clicking on the file or folder and selecting Rename & then type a
new name for your file or folder and press enter to finish renaming it.
A quicker way to rename a file is by first selecting it by left clicking on it, then pressing the
F2 key.
Microsoft Office
Microsoft Office is a family of client software, server software, and services developed by
Microsoft. It was first announced by Bill Gates on August 1, 1988, at COMDEX in Las Vegas.
Developer(s): Microsoft
Developed by: Microsoft Corporation
Operating system: Microsoft Windows
Microsoft Office is a suite of desktop productivity applications that is designed specifically
to be used for office or business use. It is a proprietary product of Microsoft Corporation
and was first released in 1990. ... It mainly consists of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access,
OneNote, Outlook and Publisher applications.
MS Word is a popular word-processing program used primarily for creating documents
such as letters, brochures, learning activities, tests, quizzes and students' homework
assignments. There are many simple but useful features available in Microsoft Word to
make it easier for study and work.
Write letters without showing off poor spelling and worse handwriting.
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Excel is a spreadsheet program. That means it's used to create grids of text,
numbers and formulas specifying calculations. That's extremely valuable for many
businesses, which use it to record expenditures and income, plan budgets, chart data and
succinctly present fiscal results’
Multiple purposes, including creating tables, doing quick calculations, etc.
PowerPoint can be used to:
organize and structure your presentation;
create a professional and consistent format;
provide an illustrative backdrop for the content of your presentation;
animate your slides to give them greater visual impact.
Create an ad for the shop window. Create a “missing cat” poster.
Daily life uses of PowerPoint: - Microsoft PowerPoint is application software used to
present data and information by using text, images, diagrams with animations and
transitional effects etc. in slides that help to explain the topic or idea in front of audience
easily and practically.
MS WORD
Creating a MS word file
On the Start menu, click All Programs, click Microsoft Office, and then click
Microsoft Word 2010.
Right click in any empty space in the right pane on the Desktop.
