What is a folder in computer

• A folder is a storage area where we can store data in the form of files .
• Files in a folder can be in the format of text or audio or video etc.
• We can store files inside a folder in an organized way.
• We can create other folders (subfolder) inside a folder to arrange the files in a more organized way.
• we can create any number files and subfolders inside a folder.
• We can share a folder with anyone in network.
• A folder looks like a yellow briefcase.

Following is the image of a folder

• We can customize a folder according to our requirement like changing the icon of a folder, changing the color of the folder icon, hiding the folder, locking a folder, denying access to a folder , adding a password to a folder etc.

How to change the icon of a folder

To change the icon of a folder

Right click on the folder .A shortcut or context menu will appear

Then click on the bottom most option ‘properties’

• New folder properties window will appear with General, Sharing, Security, Previous versions, Customize tabs
• Click on Customize tab

• Then click on change icon button under Folder icons area

• ‘Change icon for new folder‘ window will appear.
• click on desired icon
• and click on OK
• The icon of the folder will change.