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You can sort the information in different ways too, such as name, size, or date created. Using the View tab, you can adjust how you view the contents of your drive and the folders on it.
You use the Share tab to share files and send them to others - or to share with other uses on your computer.
You can use the Home tab to copy/paste items, organize, delete items, create new libraries or folders, and open/select files and folders. You use the File tab to open a new File Explorer window, display files and folders for frequently visited places, delete your browsing history, or close File Explorer. If you click the File tab, you'll see this: There are four tabs on the ribbon: File, Home, Share, and View. Let's take a look at the ribbon and become familiar with the tasks you can complete using it.
If you use MS Office, then you are already familiar with a ribbon. File Explorer existed in Windows 7 as Windows Explorer, but it's been upgraded in Windows 8 to include a ribbon.