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Paper 1 structured question: Manage files effectively

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File formats and compatibility

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File Formats and Uses

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File FormatCommon Use
.docxWord processing documents
.xlsxSpreadsheets
.accdbDatabase files
.csvData tables
.pdfDocuments for sharing
.jpgImages
.zipCompressed files
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    Explain Why might a user choose to save a spreadsheet as a .csv file instead of .xlsx?

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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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