- This article is about the paper folder. For file folders in computers, see Directory (file systems)
A
file folder (US usage) (or
folder in British and Australian usage) is a kind of folder that holds loose
papers together for organization and protection. File folders usually consist of a sheet of heavy paper stock or other thin, but stiff, material which is folded in half, and are used to keep paper
documents. Files may also contain other things like
magazine, cased in
music cd's, etc. sometimes mostly not used for any official use, rather used as normal storage in a home. They are often used in conjunction with a
filing cabinet for storage. File folders can easily be purchased at office supply stores.
