Files - Naming and Organizing
Naming Files
- Don't use slashes, commas, or quotes in file names.
- Use hyphens (-), underscores (_) or spaces, but don't put the spaces at the end or beginning of the filename.
- For dated names it is best to use YYYY-MM-DD format to that files will be alphabetized in the correct date order.
For a "March 2006 report", name it Report-2006-05 not Report on 05/2006
Organizing Files
- Only put files in the Desktop, Documents, or on a network share.
- Don't put files in the root directory of the hard drive.
This makes it much easier to backup and upgrade your computer.
