File names and versions

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Clear names identify a file without opening it. Include the project, content and version; avoid confusing names such as final-final-new. Practice: Save a document as AICS-Profile-Draft-01, revise it, then save version 02. Try this in the application, check the result, then save your work in your IT Practice folder. If an option is unavailable on your device, use the equivalent Microsoft or Google app and record what you observed.

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File names and versions means Clear names identify a file without opening it. Include the project, content and version; avoid confusing names such as final-final-new. Practice: Save a document as AICS-Profile-Draft-01, revise it, then save version 02. Try this in the application, check the result, then save your work in your IT Practice folder. If an option is unavailable on your device, use the equivalent Microsoft or Google app and record what you observed For example, Which filename best identifies a file and its version? Do this in the named application, inspect the result, and save a clearly named copy. This makes the skill repeatable in school, work and everyday online tasks.

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