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Module 3: Windows & File Management
Navigate Windows efficiently, and design a folder structure and naming convention that stays findable as it grows.
2
Lessons
42
Minutes
Practice
Files Included
Beginner
Level
What You'll Learn
- Keyboard navigation, window snapping, and virtual desktops
- File Explorer navigation and view options
- How to design a folder structure that mirrors how people search
- A file naming convention that sorts and searches correctly
Real-World Scenario
The shared drive at Lakeside holds 1,400 files across four levels of folders, with names like 'letter final v2.docx' and 'letter FINAL USE THIS.docx'. Nobody can find anything, so people save new copies instead of searching — which makes it worse every week.
Lessons
Complete each lesson in order. Watch the video, review the notes, and finish the challenge.
Lesson 1⏱ 20 min
🗂️Navigating the Windows Environment
Work confidently with the desktop, Start menu, taskbar, and window management, and customize the environment for how you actually work.
Lesson 2⏱ 22 min
🗂️File Explorer and Folder Organization
Master File Explorer and design a folder structure and naming convention that stays findable as it grows.