As described in Technology Tip of the Week #11 the computer screens are a changin', as well as the locations of familiar tools. One element that will be missing will be the more obvious way to create folders. In this week's tip, we will show you how to create folders to organize your work. NOTE: This technique will work regardless of Visual CASEL.

Tip #12: Visual CASEL Part II - That was then... this is now...

Definitions: Visual CASEL: A security-type software program designed to run in the Windows environment background.

Folders: As you already know, a folder is a packet or section of a drive or disk dedicated to holding similarly related files. Folders used to be called subdirectories in the "old-days."

I. Open any Microsoft Office product (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access) and click on File, Save As. The following dialog box appears. Locate the Create New Folder Icon as shown:

II. Click on the Create New Folder icon The following dialog box appears:  

Enter a new name in the edit field where the words New Folder appear. Be sure to make the folder's name meaningful such as Course IIIR Handouts or Global Studies I Exams. For this example the name Samples has been chosen.

III. Click on the OK button. Your new folder will appear as shown below. You may now access that folder by double-clicking on its icon.

Remember: Regardless of your Windows '95 environment or Microsoft Office application, this technique will work for you and help to organize your work. Good luck!

Special Thanks to Mrs. Barbara Capralos for this week's tip suggestion.