Folder
Definition
This is a synonym for a folder in the real office environment. Just like normal folders, documents are stored in folders. In addition, other folders can be stored in a particular folder. As a result, folders can contain hierarchical folder structures with parent folders and subfolders.
Folders can be created in your private folders or in shared folders in the Business Workplace. According to the folder which is involved, a distinction is made between private folders and shared folders.
Use
Folders are used to organize folders and to store the information that accumulates during the working day. Documents and other objects relating to certain topics or projects can be filed in an appropriate folder structure.
Structure
Folders consist of their contents and attributes. Shared folders are also assigned authorizations. The possible contents of a folder include documents, distribution lists, and subfolders. The attributes are:
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Name and title
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Owner, creator and the last person to make changes as well as the creation time and the change time.
In addition, shared folders have other attributes:
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Flag indicating whether the folder is indexed for faster searches
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Retention period of the documents in the folder
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Flag indicating whether the folder is a client folder or a group folder