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Module 14 focuses on mastering File Explorer in Windows 10, detailing its interface, navigation, file management, and customization options. Key features include the Ribbon Menu, Navigation Pane, and Search Bar, along with shortcuts for efficient file operations. Hands-on tasks are provided to practice skills such as creating, renaming, and searching for files.

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Module 14 focuses on mastering File Explorer in Windows 10, detailing its interface, navigation, file management, and customization options. Key features include the Ribbon Menu, Navigation Pane, and Search Bar, along with shortcuts for efficient file operations. Hands-on tasks are provided to practice skills such as creating, renaming, and searching for files.

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### **Module 14: Mastering File Explorer in Windows 10 – Deep Dive**

File Explorer is the main tool for managing files and folders in Windows 10.
Understanding its functions can improve file organization, navigation, and
efficiency.

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### **1. Understanding the File Explorer Interface**


To open File Explorer, press **Win + E** or click the **folder icon** on the
taskbar.

#### **Key Sections of File Explorer**


1. **Ribbon Menu** – Provides shortcuts for file operations (Copy, Paste, Delete,
Rename, etc.).
2. **Navigation Pane (Left Side)** – Displays Quick Access, OneDrive, This PC, and
connected drives.
3. **File Listing (Right Side)** – Shows files and folders within the selected
location.
4. **Address Bar** – Displays the current folder path and allows direct navigation.
5. **Search Bar** – Helps find files and folders quickly.
6. **Status Bar** – Shows the number of items in a folder and available storage.

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### **2. Navigating File Explorer Efficiently**

#### **Opening and Closing File Explorer**


- **Win + E** → Open File Explorer.
- **Alt + F4** → Close File Explorer.

#### **Navigating Between Folders**


- **Click folders in the Navigation Pane** to move between them.
- **Use the Back/Forward buttons** at the top-left to navigate history.
- **Use the Address Bar** to type a path (e.g., `C:\Users\Documents`).

#### **Using Quick Access for Faster Navigation**


- Quick Access shows recently used folders and pinned locations.
- **To Pin a Folder:** Right-click a folder and select **"Pin to Quick Access"**.
- **To Unpin a Folder:** Right-click a pinned folder and select **"Unpin from Quick
Access"**.

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### **3. Managing Files and Folders**

#### **Creating and Renaming Files/Folders**


- **Create a New Folder:**
1. Navigate to a location.
2. Click **New Folder** in the Ribbon menu or press **Ctrl + Shift + N**.
- **Rename a File/Folder:**
1. Click the file/folder.
2. Press **F2**, type a new name, and press **Enter**.

#### **Copying, Moving, and Deleting Files**


- **Copy (Ctrl + C) and Paste (Ctrl + V)** to duplicate files.
- **Cut (Ctrl + X) and Paste (Ctrl + V)** to move files.
- **Drag and Drop** files into different folders.
- **Delete a File:** Select it and press **Delete** (moves to Recycle Bin) or
**Shift + Delete** (permanently deletes).

#### **Selecting Multiple Files Efficiently**


- **Ctrl + Click** → Select multiple individual files.
- **Shift + Click** → Select a range of files.
- **Ctrl + A** → Select all files in a folder.

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### **4. Searching for Files and Folders**


- Use the **Search Bar** at the top-right.
- Type a keyword (e.g., `Report.docx`) to find a file.
- Use **Search Filters**:
- **kind: document** (search for documents).
- **date: last week** (search for files modified last week).
- **size: >100MB** (search for files larger than 100MB).

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### **5. Using File Explorer Shortcuts**


- **Ctrl + N** → Open a new File Explorer window.
- **Alt + Up Arrow** → Go up one folder level.
- **Win + D** → Show/hide the desktop.
- **Ctrl + Shift + E** → Expand all folders in the Navigation Pane.

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### **6. Customizing File Explorer**

#### **Changing Folder Views**


- Click the **View** tab in the Ribbon.
- Choose different layouts: **List, Details, Large Icons, Extra Large Icons**.

#### **Sorting and Grouping Files**


- Right-click inside a folder → **Sort by** → Choose (e.g., Name, Date Modified,
Size).
- Right-click inside a folder → **Group by** → Organize files (e.g., by Type, Date,
Size).

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### **7. Hands-On Tasks for Module 14: File Explorer Mastery**

#### **Task 1: Open and Navigate File Explorer**


1. Press **Win + E** to open File Explorer.
2. Navigate to the **Documents** folder.
3. Use the **Back/Forward buttons** to move between folders.

#### **Task 2: Create, Rename, and Delete a Folder**


1. In the **Documents** folder, create a new folder (**Ctrl + Shift + N**).
2. Name it **“Practice Folder”**.
3. Rename it to **“File Explorer Test”** (**F2**).
4. Delete the folder (**Delete Key**).

#### **Task 3: Copy, Move, and Restore a File**


1. Copy a file from **Documents** to **Desktop** (**Ctrl + C, Ctrl + V**).
2. Move the file from **Desktop** back to **Documents** (**Ctrl + X, Ctrl + V**).
3. Delete the file, then restore it from the **Recycle Bin**.
#### **Task 4: Search for a File**
1. Open **File Explorer** and use the **Search Bar**.
2. Search for a file by its name or type (`*.jpg` for images, `*.docx` for Word
files).

#### **Task 5: Customize Folder Views**


1. Open the **Pictures** folder.
2. Change the view to **Large Icons** using the **View tab**.
3. Sort files by **Date Modified**.

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Once you complete these tasks, let me know, and I’ll continue with the next module!

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