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File Management - Storage vs. Organisation 

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File Management - Storage vs. Organisation 

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Storage describes how you handle the files: What's in a folder? What kind of folder names do you use? How do you design a folder hierarchy?

Organisation, describes how images are grouped according to content, usage or value. Organisation lets you find all pictures of Josie, or all pictures done for the Acme Company, or all images used in my portfolio. We recommend that your organization be based fundamentally on metadata, rather than on folders.  This is in other words File Management.

- Mbali

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A file extension or file name extension is the ending of a file that helps identify the type of file in operating systems, such as Microsoft Windows. In Microsoft Windows, the file name extension is a period that is often followed by three characters, but may also be one, two, or four characters long.

Example of a file extension

As an example the file name "myfile.txt" has a file extension of ".txt", which is a file name extension associated with text files.

In the above example, the first file shown in Explorer is "Regedit.exe". "Regedit" is the name of the file and ".exe" is the file extension that identifies this file as an executable file. The next file, "RtlExUpd.dll", is a DLL file and the last two files are log files. As can be seen in this example, by having file name extensions, you can quickly identify the type of file and have a better idea of how that file may be opened.

Tip: If you are trying to find a file with a specific file extension, use wildcards in your search.

What makes a valid file name extension?

A file name extension is typically between one and three characters and will always be at the end of the file name, starting with a period. Some programs also support file extensions that are more than three characters. For example, all of the latest versions of Microsoft Word support .docx document files and some web pages end with the .html file extension.

Note: In all new versions of Microsoft Windows, by default, the file extensions are hidden and you must have show file extensions enabled to view and edit file extensions.

Can a file extension be longer than three or four characters?

Yes. As long as the program has been designed to identify and open a program with a longer file extension, it can be longer than four characters. However, to keep the overall file name short, most programs do not exceed four characters.

Is there a limit to how long a file extension can be?

There is no limit to the length of a file extension as long as the file path, file name, and file extension combined do not exceed the maximum file name character limit of the operating system. Below is a list of Microsoft Windows versions and their file name character limit.

Windows 10 - 260 character limit
Windows 8 - 260 character limit
Windows 7 - 260 character limit
Windows Vista - 260 character limit
Windows XP - 255 character limit
Windows 2000 - 254 character limit

How many types of file extensions are there?

There are thousands of file extensions that can each be associated with one or more applications. See the full list below for a listing of file extensions and their associated programs.

Some of the more common file extensions are listed below, separated by the types of files the file extensions are associated.

Picture files

Music/Sound files

Operating system files

Text and Word processing documents

Web Page files

Note: See our computer file extensions information and listing for a list of many more file extensions.

Does a directory have an extension?

No. A directory does not have an extension like a file.

Extension, File, File format, File name, Operating system terms, Software terms

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A file extension or file name extension is the ending of a file that helps identify the type of file in operating systems, such as Microsoft Windows. In Microsoft Windows, the file name extension is a period that is often followed by three characters, but may also be one, two, or four characters long.

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There are two types of file managers: electronic and three-dimensional. Three-dimensional file management is basically the traditional method of keeping hard-copy documents in cabinets and safes.

However, digital and electronic technology has evolved and enabled better management, access and retrieval of documents. It enables users to sort files by type, size, name, color and date that they were created or modified. This orderly arrangement saves time usually spent looking for records, which maximizes productivity.

Most common operations done on stored computer files are editing, viewing, playing, copying, moving and deleting. Modern applications have been developed to help users search, access and manage files in a computer and mobile devices.

Creating master folders for related files helps to organize files more efficiently. Documents, music and movies can be the master folders for all other files. Next, a user may create several subfolders under the main one to differentiate data.
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What Is the Definition of "file Management"?

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There are two types of file managers: electronic and three-dimensional. Three-dimensional file management is basically the traditional method of keeping hard-copy documents in cabinets and safes. However, digital and electronic technology has evolved and enabled better management, access and retrieval of documents.

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File management is organising your file in a order which will suit your needs, it is a computer program that helps the user find the files easily by using the search box. It uses folders, and subfolders to insure effective origanisation.

-Langa

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It allows people to practice good organizational skills. This helps with efficiency and time management.

-Thando

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file management is important because it allows for you to keep a record of your files therefore you won't lose files easily.
it keeps you well organised and you are able to access files at a faster rate.

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Managing files is important because it allows easy access to information.

It allows one to secure some files or informations.

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.docx
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- Khensani H.

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File management is managing your files, which are documents, pictures, music, etc. in a specific chronological order.
File management helps a person access and find their specific files for their specific topics documents in an easy way.

Nimué.

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File management is the process of storing data files and other files in categorised folders and sub-folders.

This is a good for people as they can maintain their information in an organised manner. When looking for a specific folder you can easily find it.

File Extensions:
.docx

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File management is the method for naming, storing and handling files, by using appropriate folder names. 

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File management is the method for naming, storing and handling files, by using appropriate folder names. 

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http://www.dpbestflow.org/file-management/file-management-overview

-Mbali

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File management is the organisation of your documents in a specific folder. For example you would put all you I.T practical work in a folder called I.T practical file/folder in your z-drive.
- Buhle Ncube

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File management is the storing, naming,sorting and handling of computer files.
It is important because it allows one to be more organised which allows for better self and time management. Also, it makes it easier to find files.
*It makes it easy to create a path to finding files*

https://www.reference.com/technology/definition-file-management-b964eb8adb7dfa5a

" file extension is a period that is often followed by three characters, but may also be one, two, or four characters long. For example, the filename "myfile.txt" has an extension of ".txt", which is a file extension associated with text files."
http://www.computerhope.com/jargon/f/fileext.htm

You can save files in various ways.

You can also save it to different places. E.g. C Drive ( HDD), Cloud storage, Windows Documents etc.

- Nicolle.

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File management is when you manage your file in a specific way you want to, either in a chronological order or not. This involves organization and planning. Your file don't always have to be documents but can be music, videos contentc.

- Lethukukhanya Mbambo

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What is file management? and what are the features of file management? 

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What is file management? and what are the features of file management? 

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Zanele M.