What is a File?

A file is a collection of data that is saved on the computer. It can be of any

activity that you do using the computer. You can create, label, save, or delete
it. Files can be stored on different storage devices or media such as hard drive,
compact disk (CD), or flash drive.
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 Parts of a File Name

A soft copy is an electronic copy of a file that is stored in a computer file

system. It can be viewed using the computer’s monitor and an application
program. A file name consists of two parts: name and type or extension. A
period (.) is used to separate the name from its type of file.
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 Types of File Extension

Type of file (extension) Computer Program

.doc/.docx
Microsoft Word

.ppt/pptx
Microsoft PowerPoint 4
 Types of File Extension

Type of file (extension) Computer Program

.jpeg (Joint Photographic Expert Group) Graphics Program like Photoshop

.mp3 (Digital audio) Groove/Apple

Music

.pdf (Portable Document Format) Adobe Reader 5

 What is a File?

A File Naming Convention (FNC) is a guide for naming your files. Each file
name indicates what it contains and how it relates to other files in your
computer. Such a guide will allow you to organize and track your files
effectively.
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Saving Files
Using Different
Media
 Saving Files using different
Data

Flash Drive and Memory card

Size: 2 up to 512 gigabytes
Description: It is ideal for moving small
files, such as documents, between
computers.

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 Saving Files using different
Data

Hard disk drive

Size: 2 gigabytes up to 10 terabytes
Description: It is located inside the system
unit. The hard disk on your computer is its
main filing cabinet. This is where a large
amount of information is stored and kept.

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 Saving Files using different
Data

DVD (Digital Versatile Disk)

Size: up to 4.7 gigabyte
Description: A DVD can store any kind of
data. It is used for software, files, and
programs.

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Cloud Storage
 Cloud Storage
Cloud storage allows individuals and
businesses to store and retrieve
computer files via an internet-
connected device.
1. One Drive
2. Dropbox
3. Google Drive
4. Box

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