What is a Folder?

Drives, Files & Folders

What is a Folder?

Folders are used to organize the data stored on your drives. The files that make up a program are stored together in their own set of folders. You will want to organize the files you create in folders. You will want to store files of a like kind in a single folder. A folder is a location on your computer where you store files and other folders.

Two important folders in the Windows 98 operating system are My Documents and My Picture.

To view the contents of the My Documents folder:

• Double-click the My Documents icon on the desktop.

• View the contents in the folder.

• Close My Documents.

OR

•  Right-click the My Documents icon. •  Choose Open