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What is one method to delete a file or folder using the mouse?
What is one method to delete a file or folder using the mouse?
- Press the 'Exit' button on the window
- Right-click the file and select 'Delete'
- Double-click the file to open it
- Click and drag the file to the Recycle Bin icon (correct)
What keyboard action can you take to delete a selected file?
What keyboard action can you take to delete a selected file?
- Press the 'Delete' key (correct)
- Press the 'Enter' key
- Press the 'Control' key
- Press the 'Cancel' key
Which of the following statements is NOT true regarding deleting a file?
Which of the following statements is NOT true regarding deleting a file?
- You can drag and drop the file into the Recycle Bin.
- Opening a file will delete it automatically. (correct)
- Selecting a file and pressing the Delete key removes it directly.
- You can delete a file by clicking on it and using keyboard shortcuts.
What feature of the desktop is used to delete files and folders?
What feature of the desktop is used to delete files and folders?
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What happens to a file once it is dragged to the Recycle Bin?
What happens to a file once it is dragged to the Recycle Bin?
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Study Notes
Deleting Files and Folders
- Files can be deleted by clicking and dragging them to the Recycle Bin icon on the desktop for permanent removal.
- Alternatively, select the file and press the Delete key on the keyboard to initiate deletion.
- The process typically takes place on a desktop environment, usually represented visually with a folder and the Recycle Bin icon.
- Be aware that dragging files to the Recycle Bin moves them to a temporary storage location, allowing for potential recovery unless permanently deleted.
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