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Effectively manage files by being able to locate, open, and import various file types. Organize files in a structured directory system, use suitable file names, and save and print files in multiple formats such as documents, screenshots, database reports, data tables, graphs/charts, and web pages in both browser and HTML views. Save and export files in specific application formats like .docx, .xlsx, .accdb, and in generic formats such as .csv, .txt, .pdf, and .jpg. Understand the characteristics and uses of different file formats including css, csv, gif, htm, jpg, pdf, png, rtf, txt, zip, and rar, as well as the importance of using generic file formats.

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Effectively manage files by being able to locate, open, and import various file types. Organize files in a structured directory system, use suitable file names, and save and print files in multiple formats such as documents, screenshots, database reports, data tables, graphs/charts, and web pages in both browser and HTML views. Save and export files in specific application formats like .docx, .xlsx, .accdb, and in generic formats such as .csv, .txt, .pdf, and .jpg. Understand the characteristics and uses of different file formats including css, csv, gif, htm, jpg, pdf, png, rtf, txt, zip, and rar, as well as the importance of using generic file formats

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  • You need to be able to effectively manage files by being able to locate, open, and import various file types. Organize files in a structured directory system, use suitable file names, and save and print files in multiple formats such as documents, screenshots, database reports, data tables, graphs/charts, and web pages in both browser and HTML views. Save and export files in specific application formats like .docx, .xlsx, .accdb, and in generic formats such as .csv, .txt, .pdf, and .jpg. Understand the characteristics and uses of different file formats including css, csv, gif, htm, jpg, pdf, png, rtf, txt, zip, and rar, as well as the importance of using generic file formats.
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File Formats and Saving

A user needs to save a document, a spreadsheet, and a database report. They want to ensure the files can be opened on different computers and shared easily. They also want to organize these files clearly on their computer.

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    Describe How should the user organize their files to make them easy to find?

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