How to Organize Files

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The process of organizing files can be very difficult. Having a more manageable file system is beneficial to both you and those around you. It is helpful when you need access to the information at hand.

Steps

1. Determine where the file system is going. For example, are the files on disk, a hard drive stored on your computer system, or papers stuffed in manila folders?
2. Gather together all of the information that is to be placed in the file system.
3. Sort the information by class. Categorize it, or just put it in a-b-c order. If you have a box full of removable storage (floppy, CD, DVD), you can sort them by topic if you have them labeled.
4. Once you have everything sorted out and in its own little pile, you can then place it in some sort of order. It can be by date or a-b-c order.
5. At this point, the file system location has been made and you can now place your files in an organized manner.

Tips

• Always back-up files on hard drives and on removable storage.
• You can download file organizing software if you like.

Warnings

• Always remember how your system is set up, so that when a file is removed it can be replaced in the right order.