Opening Files

Published

May 2026

  • ID: JIO-L04
  • Type: Learning
  • Audience: Beginners
  • Theme: Navigation, Accessing Information

Accessing Information

Files are useful only when we can find and open them.

Opening files allows us to read, view, listen, or work with information stored on a computer.

Examples:

  • Open a document to read information
  • Open a picture to view it
  • Open a music file to listen
  • Open a video to watch
Tip

Do not be afraid to click and explore.

Learning happens through practice.

Different Types of Files

File Type Example Purpose
Document Homework.docx Reading or writing
PDF Guide.pdf Viewing information
Image Photo.jpg Viewing pictures
Audio Music.mp3 Listening
Video Lesson.mp4 Watching

Opening a File

Code 
flowchart LR

A[Find Folder]

A --> B[Find File]

B --> C[Double Click]

C --> D[File Opens]

flowchart LR

A[Find Folder]

A --> B[Find File]

B --> C[Double Click]

C --> D[File Opens]

Practice Activity

If a computer is available:

  1. Open the Documents folder.

  2. Find a file.

  3. Double-click the file.

  4. Observe what happens.

  5. Close the file.

  6. Open it again.

Repeat several times.

Example Activity

Imagine you have this folder:

Jiongeze Practice
│
├── Welcome.docx
├── Community.jpg
├── Music.mp3
└── Notes.pdf

Questions:

  1. Which file would you open to see a picture?
  1. Which file would you open to read a document?
  1. Which file would you open to listen to sound?

Reflection

Think about these questions:

  1. What happens when I open a file?

  2. Which files looked familiar?

  3. Which file types were new to me?

  4. What would I like to practice again?

“Learning begins by exploring.”