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 .
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 ,
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: