This article explains how to organize File Manager, including creating new folders in the correct location and removing empty folders you no longer need.
💡Quick answers
- Creating a new folder in File Manager? Steps: open File Manager from the Site Manager tab, select the parent folder where the new folder should appear, then click the plus new folder button in the upper right corner.
- Can a folder be moved after it's created? No; once created, a folder cannot be moved, so it must be deleted and recreated in the correct location if needed.
- How should I organize folders before uploading files? It's best to create your full folder structure, such as separate folders for logos, campus photos, and documents, before uploading any files since folders can't be moved later.
- Why won't File Manager let me delete a folder? A folder must be completely empty before it can be removed; delete each file inside it first using the red X, and a delete link will then appear for the folder.
Stay organized in File Manager!
Create a new folder
A new folder can be created from within File Manager. File Manager is located under the Site Manager tab, top right corner of your screen.
File Manager also appears whenever you click the “Site File Link” button or the “Insert/edit image” button in the Web Editor and browse for the image.
Once in File Manager:
In File Manager, click the "+ new folder” button in the upper right corner.
Note: The folder will be created within the current folder selected. To change where the new folder will appear you should click the folder on the left that you would like the new folder to appear under. Once a folder is created it cannot be moved. The folder would need to be deleted and recreated so it is best to create your folders and organizational structure before uploading any files.
It is generally helpful to organize your uploaded files by creating separate folders for each section of the site (i.e. Logos, Campus Photos, Athletics Folders, Documents, etc.)
Remove a folder
To remove a folder, it must first be empty. In File Manager, click on the folder to list the files in it. Delete each file by clicking on the red "X" to the right of the file listing.
Once empty, the folder will show a link you can click to delete that folder.
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