How to organize or file electronic genealogy documentation

Adding a new folder is a basic Windows function. There is nothing unique about the process for adding folders needed to store documentation on your computer but is included here for those who may not be totally comfortable with the process.

Remember, a folder is simply a holder/organizer of files or other (subordinate) folders. For example if a source consisted of 10 pages copied from the "Genealogy of the ABC Family" we would not make each page a "source" in a paper based system but would simply have a single source labeled "Genealogy of the ABC Family". In a computer based system we do the same thing by creating a new folder within our "Documentation" folder called "Genealogy of the ABC Family" and then moving all the pages (files)into this newly created folder.

Creating a new folder step by step:

While in Windows Explorer highlight your Documentation folder

Next go to the top left of your screen and left click on "File" and slide your cursor down to "New" and then to the right to "Folder" and left click.

Notice that the destination of your new folder shows at the top of your screen.

A "New Folder" box appears in your "Documentation" folder reader for you to enter the name you want to use.

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Rev 6/27/2007

ADDING A NEW FOLDER