Windows File Explorer helps you find, open, organize, and manage files and folders on your PC and in the cloud.

The Open tab on the File menu shows a list of files you've recently opened, and it includes links to places where you commonly store files.

Send large files by using file sharing, cloud services, or other solutions for working around file size limits in Outlook.

Learn about the various file formats that are supported in Microsoft 365 including .docx, .xlsx, .pptx, and OpenDocument format.

Learn what file name extensions are, which extensions are common in Windows, and how to view them in File Explorer.

Deleting a file removes it from the location where it is stored. If the storage location is your hard disk, the file is moved to the Recycle Bin. If the storage location is a disk, CD, or network location, the file is …

The File menu contains options for managing your Microsoft 365 files, accounts, and the app settings, which you can access straight from the normal or editing view using the shortcuts below.

To create installation media, go to the software download website, where step-by-step instructions can be found. On that website, you can select a version of Windows and create installation media on a …

Saving a file to OneDrive or SharePoint allows you to access it on any device and enables features such as AutoSave and Version History, which can help prevent data loss if your file closes unexpectedly.

Saving a file to OneDrive or SharePoint allows you to access it on any device and enables features such as AutoSave and Version History, which can help prevent data loss if your file closes unexpectedly.