Brain Bites: Organizing Your Files

On average office workers spend one to two hours per day looking for information. Having an organized, searchable file and folder structure makes everyone more efficient –and this course will show you how to do it.

Topics covered include:

• Learning common mistakes people make in naming electronic files
• Naming files and structuring folders to minimize time used to search and browse
• Learning the best use of local, network, and cloud-based storage drives, and the pros and cons of saving to each
• Naming files appropriately
• Using folders effectively
• Using the search function on Windows PCs and Macs effectively
• Customizing the Quick Access list on a PC or the Favorites list on a Mac
• Using advanced search features to clean up your filing system

Lesson:

1. Introduction
2. File Names
3. Folder Structure
4. Using Search
5. File Management Tips and Techniques