THE 10 MOST RELEVANT WINDOWS EXPLORER ELEMENTS - CULTURE VOCABULARY - 2024

The elements of the Windows Explorer display the structure of files, folders and programs. Explorer is an easy-to-use and intuitive tool that helps you work with files in all versions of Windows.

You can search for files, documents, photos or folders. You can also search for installed programs.

The browser is designed so that you can get the information you need when you need it.

Each browser window contains forward and back buttons, address bars, search box, navigation panel, and more.

One way to access Windows Explorer is through the "search" folder, typing "Windows Explorer".

The top 10 elements of Windows Explorer

1- Navigation panel

It is used to display common files such as "favorites", "library", "homegroup" (on networks), "computer" and "network". A tree structure list is used.

2- Forward, backward and up buttons

They are used to navigate between folders that have been previously viewed. The "back" button is used to go to the last location or search result.

Using the "forward" button you go back to the next location. The "up" button opens the folder where the current location is saved.

3- Direction bar

Used to go directly to a different location. These locations can be networks, hard drives, folders, files, among others.

4- Tape

The ribbon is used for tasks such as moving and copying, generating new folders, sending emails, and compressing items.

5- Toolbar or command bar

It is used to perform commands related to files. These bars contain only the task buttons that are appropriate for the files that are displayed. There are two buttons on each toolbar or command: «organize» and «views».

6- File list

The contents of the current folder or library are displayed.

7- Column headers

In the "details" view you can use the column headings to organize your files.

For example, you can click on "date", and the files will be sorted by date. The same applies to the rest of the headers ("type", "last modified", "size").

8- Search box

Enter the name of the file or folder you are looking for. Shows those that match the search within the folder and subfolders from where the search is started.

9- Libraries

It is used to access commonly used folders such as "documents", "music", "pictures" and "videos".

A library is a collection of files and folders linked from different locations - including the same computer, homegroup, or any network - to one central location.

A folder or file can be saved in one place and linked to the library for easier access. For example, the folder "My documents" can be linked to the document library.

10- Details panel

It is often used to find out the most common properties associated with a particular file.

The file properties provide more detailed information such as the author, the date of the last modification and the descriptive tags that have been added. To access it, click on "view" and then on "details".

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