What is File Explorer?

  • File Explorer is a file management tool included with Windows

How will we use File Explorer in CIS 240?

  • Create assignment and project folders
  • Rename, move, copy and backup files and folders

Create a CIS 240 Folder with File Explorer

  • Open File Explorer and select your drive in the folder list in the left column shown:

    File Explorer showing the left panel with drive and folder list for navigation

  • Right click on empty space in the right column

  • New, Folder, and enter the name of the folder “CIS_240”

    File Explorer right-click context menu showing New and Folder options to create CIS_240 folder

Create an Exercise1 Folder

  • In File Explorer, double-click on the CIS_240 folder to move into it.
  • Right-click on the empty space in the right column, New, Folder, enter ‘Exercise1_HelloWorld’
  • Double-click on the new Exercise1_HelloWorld folder to move into it.
  • You are now ready to use Visual Studio (VS) Code to create your Exercise 1 Python file and store it in the Exercise1_HelloWorld folder.