understanding how to work with files and
folders is an important part of managing
the information on your computer as you
accumulate more files on your computer
over time you may want to create new
folders to help keep things organized to
create a folder on your desktop
right-click the screen select new and
then choose folder type a name for your
folder and press Enter if you wish you
can rename the folder at any time just
right-click it then select rename the
text will be highlighted simply begin
typing to give it a new name and press
Enter
double-click the folder to open it once
you have some folders you can begin
moving files into them by clicking and
dragging them to the folder where you
want them stored or move multiple files
at the same time just click and drag the
mouse to select the files then click and
drag again to move the group to the
folder to organize your files further
you can add a subfolder just right-click
the window choose new and select folder
maybe you want to organize your photos
by people's names now we can move some
of these photos into the subfolder when
you're done just click the X to close
the window if you want to remove some
clutter from your computer you can
delete files and folders you don't need
just click and drag them on to the
recycle bin icon doing this won't
permanently delete them but will keep
them in temporary storage just in case
you change your mind when you're ready
to permanently get rid of them
right-click the icon then select empty
recycle bin finally click yes now all
these items will be permanently deleted
from your computer now you're ready to
manage files and folders in Windows
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