I dont even really know how to create and or manipulate files and folders to store and retrieve job application resumes...etc so where can I beginTo learn about that?

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I dont even really know how to create and or manipulate files and folders to store and retrieve job application resumes...etc so where can I beginTo learn about that?

Ronald Miller 0

Where can I find help with Microsoft ecosystem beginning at how to create files and folders?

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Answer 1

Hi Ronald Miller,

Welcome to Microsoft Q&A forum and thank you for your question

First, you can start simple:

Please have a look at Microsoft’s “Create a new folder” article shows the easiest ways to make folders using File Explorer or Save As.
“Save your files” article explains how to pick the right folder when you save documents like resumes.

After that, you can learn how to store and organize files in OneDrive (Microsoft’s cloud storage):

The official OneDrive video tutorials page walks through uploading files, creating folders, and keeping everything organized.
For simple organizing tips, kindly check “Quick tips: Organize your files in OneDrive.”

I hope my answer helps, please feel free to let me know if you need any further assistance.

Thank you for your time and I hope you have a great day

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Ian-T 12,645 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator

2026-02-23T06:08:02.36+00:00

Hi Ronald Miller,

I’m following up to check on the status of this issue.

Have you had an opportunity to review the answer shared earlier?

Any update you can provide would be greatly appreciated.

Answer 2

To begin learning how to create and manipulate files and folders in the Microsoft ecosystem, you can explore the following resources:

Windows.Storage Namespace: This namespace provides APIs to read and write text and other data formats in files, as well as manage files and folders. You can learn about creating, opening, copying, deleting, and renaming files using the StorageFile class.
- Create, write, and read a file
- Best practices for writing to files
PowerShell: If you prefer using PowerShell, you can create files and folders with commands like New-Item. For example, to create a new folder or file, you can use:
```
   New-Item -Path 'C:\temp\New Folder' -ItemType Directory
   New-Item -Path 'C:\temp\New Folder\file.txt' -ItemType File
```
You can find more details in the PowerShell documentation on working with files and folders.
- Working with files and folders
File I/O Learning Track: This track provides a comprehensive overview of working with files in UWP applications, including how to read and write text from/to files and manage file properties.
- Work with files

These resources will help you get started with creating and managing files and folders effectively for your job application resumes and other documents.

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