The Open tab on the File menu shows a list of files you've recently opened, and it includes links to places where you commonly store files.

Find and open File Explorer in Windows, and customize Quick access by pinning and removing files and folders.

Search File Explorer: Open File Explorer from the taskbar or right-click on the Start menu, choose File Explorer and then select a location from the left pane to search or browse. For example, …

What can you do in File Explorer? Once your mobile device is connected to File Explorer, you can: Browse through folders and files on your Android device. Open, copy, move, rename, or …

How to open, save, or delete a recovered version of your Microsoft 365 file using the Document Recovery task pane.

Learn how to use Windows File Recovery app to restore or recover lost files that have been deleted and are not in the recycle bin.

In Microsoft 365 for Windows apps, you can set your file open preference for Word, Excel, and PowerPoint files when you open them from Teams or classic Outlook, as long as the file is …

File History is a handy feature in Windows that helps you protect your personal files and folders from accidental loss or damage. Think of it as a backup system that automatically saves …

Depending on your browser, select Run (in Microsoft Edge or Internet Explorer), Setup (in Chrome), or Save File (in Firefox). If you see the User Account Control prompt that says, Do …

Learn what file name extensions are, which extensions are common in Windows, and how to view them in File Explorer.