134 Copyright Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. Terms CamelCase fi le association fi le name fi le name extension fi le path fi le tree folder folder name library naming convention nested reserved symbols subfolder A computer fi le is a collection of 1s and 0s that has meaning. This collection resides in computer memory or in a storage location. Software programs may create temporary fi les that are deleted when the software program no longer needs them. Other fi les contain information created by a user, and the software allows the user to save and open the fi le for further use. When a fi le is saved, it is given a fi le name so that the fi le can be located and used again. It is a good practice to assign meaningful and memorable fi le names so you or another person can recognize the fi les. Windows uses a system of named folders to catalog and contain fi les. Notice that the names in Windows echo activities in an offi ce or school setting. When students save paper fi les that belong together, they often use a manila folder. A Windows folder performs the same function for electronic fi les. Folders allow similar fi les or all fi les for a project to be organized together. This section discusses the naming of fi les and folders. File and Folder Names Section 4.1 Learning Goals • Explain how to create meaningful, legal fi le names. • Use Windows Explorer to rename fi les and folders. Goodluz/Shutterstock.com How is a file-naming scheme important to good computing? How is a file-n scheme impor