About storing and organizing files

Storing files in specific places makes them easier to find and use.

Where to store files that you're working on

My Documents folder

The first time you open or save a file, the My Documents folder appears as the default folder in which you store files, publications, documents, worksheets, and databases. To quickly access files in the My Documents folder, click Open Open tool.

Where to store files and shortcuts that you often use

Favorites folder

Store shortcuts to local and network files and folders that you often use in the Favorites folder. The original file or folder doesn't move to the Favorites folder; instead, a shortcut to the file is created. Storing shortcuts in the Favorites folder gives you quick access to any file. To quickly access files in the Favorites folder, click Open Open tool, and then, in the Look in box, click Favorites.

Where to store files that you want to copy or publish to the Web

My Network Places or Web Folders

Store files that you want to copy or publish to the Web in My Network Places (Microsoft Windows 2000) and Web Folders (Microsoft Windows 98). These files reside on a Web server or network server to allow others easy access to them.

To quickly access files that are stored on a Web server:

  1. Click Open Open tool.
  2. In the Look in box, click My Network Places (Windows 2000) or Web Folders (Windows 98).