File Management

Block Move
In data or word processing, a block move operation involves moving a section of a file from one place to another within the same file. This can include the transfer of words, sentences, paragraphs, or several pages in a document. The section to be moved is typically identified and highlighted before the operation.
Browse
To explore the contents of a local disk drive, a computer network, or the Internet.
Case Sensitivity
Case sensitivity refers to the distinguishing between upper- and lowercase letters in data processing contexts. This concept affects various fields such as programming, file management, and user authentication, determining how differences in letter case impact functionality.
DELETE
DELETE is a command used in various computing environments to remove unwanted characters, objects from a document, or data from a storage medium. Although the reference to the data is removed, the actual data is not immediately erased but marked for overwriting.
Disk Operating System (DOS)
DOS (Disk Operating System) is an operating system primarily used in the early days of personal computing to manage disk storage and file systems. It is known for its command-line interface and was widely used before the advent of graphical user interfaces.
Folder
A Folder is a digital metaphor used to organize files on a computer, similar to how physical folders organize documents in a file cabinet. Initially termed directories in DOS, the nomenclature was later adopted by Windows 95 and subsequent versions.
Open
The term 'Open' varies in meaning across different fields such as Banking, Finance, Securities, and Computers. It generally signifies the initiation of an action or status that is currently active and not yet completed.
Recycle Bin
The Recycle Bin in Windows is a special directory where deleted files are temporarily stored, giving users an opportunity to recover accidentally deleted files before they are permanently removed.
Root Directory
The top level in a hierarchical computer file system, wherein it contains all the second-level subdirectories on a specific drive, acting as the directory’s initial point of reference.
SAVE AS
A program command used to save a file under a different name, in a different folder, or in a different format. The 'Save As' dialog is typically presented automatically for the first save of a newly created file, providing the opportunity to name the file.
Subdirectory (Subfolder)
A lower level of a directory or folder, which may itself also contain one or more subdirectories or subfolders. The whole hierarchy of directories and subdirectories is known as the directory tree.

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