NWE Help: File Manager

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To manage your files, we suggest that you use the file manager available in the menu bar. Files can also be managed, for advanced users, with the Unix shell.

• Introduction:: Why manage files?
• File manager basics:: Basic file manager functions
• Files and folders:: Understanding the differences between files and folders
• Special folders:: Special folders and directory notations
• Special files:: Special files you may encounter
• Working with subfolders:: Moving files between folders
• Copying and moving files:: Copying and moving files and folders
• Deleting files:: Deleting files and folders
• Naming your files:: The right and wrong way to name files and folders
• File management tips:: Some helpful hints for new and experienced users
• Shell file management:: Using the shell to manage files (advanced users)
• Compression Utilities:: Compressing your files (advanced users)
• Permissions:: Multi-user permission capabilities of Unix (advanced users)
• FAQ:: Frequently Asked Questions about File Management