File and Folder Management with JAWS

let’s cover how to create a text file using JAWS. This involves using the context menu to create a new text document, which is a fundamental task for organizing your files. First, open File Explorer by pressing Windows Key + E. Navigate to the location where you want to create the text file using the arrow keys. Then, open the context menu by pressing Shift + F10 or the Application Key. Select “Text Document” by pressing W, type the desired name for your file, and press Enter. Now, let’s learn how to create a Word file using JAWS. We’ll look at two methods: creating a Word document directly from the context menu or through the Word application. For the first method, open File Explorer with Windows Key + E and navigate to the folder where you want to create the Word document. Open the context menu by pressing Shift + F10 or the Application Key, then select “Microsoft Word Document” by pressing W. Type the desired name and press Enter. For the second method, open Word by pressing Ctrl + Esc, typing “Word,” and pressing Enter. In Word, create a new document by pressing Ctrl + N. To save the document, press Ctrl + S to open the Save As dialog, navigate to the desired location using File Explorer controls, type the desired name, and press Enter to save. These steps will help you efficiently create and manage your text and Word documents using JAWS.

Let’s take a moment to discuss the Recycle Bin, a critical component of file management in Windows. Understanding its function and importance helps ensure that files are not permanently lost by mistake. The Recycle Bin is a system folder where deleted files and folders are temporarily stored before being permanently removed from the system. It provides a way to recover accidentally deleted items. It acts as a safeguard against accidental deletion by allowing users to restore files if they realize they need them again before the items are permanently deleted.

To prevent accidental deletion of important files, it’s essential to ensure that the Recycle Bin delete confirmation dialog is enabled. This feature provides an additional prompt before files are permanently removed. First, open File Explorer by pressing Windows Key + E and navigate to the Recycle Bin. Then, press Shift + F10 or the Application Key and select “Properties.” Next, press Tab to navigate to the “Display delete confirmation dialog” checkbox. Press Space to check the box, and finally, press Enter to apply the changes. This simple step can help safeguard your important files from being accidentally deleted.

Sending files to the Recycle Bin is a straightforward way to manage items you no longer need. This action allows you to temporarily store files before deciding whether to permanently delete them. To start, use File Explorer to select the files or folders you want to delete. You can use Shift + Arrow Keys to select multiple items. Once you’ve selected the items, simply press Delete to move them to the Recycle Bin. This method helps you keep your files organized and provides a safety net in case you need to recover any deleted items later.

If you accidentally delete a file, it’s usually recoverable from the Recycle Bin. Here’s how you can restore those items to their original locations. First, open the Recycle Bin by pressing Windows Key + E and navigating to the Recycle Bin. Use the arrow keys to navigate and Space to select the items you want to recover. Then, press Shift + F10 to open the context menu and press R to select “Restore.” The items will be restored to their original locations. This process ensures that you can easily recover any files you might have deleted by mistake.

Sorting items in the Recycle Bin makes it easier to manage and find your files. You can sort them by different criteria to make the recovery process smoother. Here’s how you can do it: First, open the Recycle Bin by pressing the Windows Key + E and navigating to the Recycle Bin. To sort the items, press Ctrl + Shift + 6 to bring up the sorting options. Then, use the Arrow Keys to choose how you want to sort the items, like by Name, Date Deleted, or Size. Finally, press Enter to apply the sorting.

To free up disk space or permanently remove files you don’t need, you can empty the Recycle Bin. This will delete all items in it for good. Here’s how: First, open the Recycle Bin by pressing the Windows Key + E and navigating to the Recycle Bin. To empty it, press Ctrl + A to select all items, then press Delete to permanently remove them. Follow any prompts to confirm the deletion.

Copying, cutting, and pasting are essential for managing your files and folders. These actions help you duplicate, move, or reorganize your files easily. Here’s how you can do it: To copy files, select the file(s) or folder(s) you want, then press Ctrl + C. To cut files, select the file(s) or folder(s) and press Ctrl + X. To paste the files, navigate to the destination folder and press Ctrl + V.

Selecting multiple files or folders at once can make your file management tasks much faster, especially for batch operations like copying or moving. Here’s how you can do it: To select multiple items, hold Ctrl and use the Arrow Keys or Space to pick individual items. If you want to select a range of items, hold Shift and use the Arrow Keys. Once you’ve selected the items, you can copy them by pressing Ctrl + C or cut them by pressing Ctrl + X. Then, navigate to the destination folder and press Ctrl + V to paste them.