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extension—See file extension.

external device—See device.

file—A collection of related information, saved on disk with a unique 

name. A file may be an Application, information used by an 
Application, or a document. See also document.

File Allocation Table (FAT)—The section of a storage drive that keeps 

track of the location of stored files.

file name—A set of characters that uniquely identifies a file within a 

particular folder. It consists of two parts: the actual name and the file 
name extension. See also file extension.

file extension—The three characters following the period (pronounced 

“dot”) at the end of a file name. The extension indicates the type of 
file. Examples are .exe for application files and .hlp for help files. 
See also file name.

folder—Also called directory. A container for organizing files saved to a 

disk. A folder is symbolized on screen by a graphical image (icon) 
of a file folder. A folder can contain files and other folders.

format—(verb) To prepare a blank disk for use with the computer’s 

operating system. Formatting creates a structure on the disk so the 
operating system can write information to the disk or read 
information from it.

frontside bus—The primary pathway (bus) between the CPU and the 

computer’s main memory. Also called “system bus.” See also bus.

Function key—(1) A feature in which certain keys in combination with 

the 

Fn

 key can set system options or control system parameters, 

such as the battery save mode. (2) A key or combination of keys that 
activates a memory resident program.

function keys—The keys labeled F1 through F12, typically located on 

the keyboard. Their function is determined by the operating system 
and/or individual applications.