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Folder tools 
At the top of the folders section is the folders toolbar. The tools are:

 Tool nameTool purpose
Image RemovedImage AddedNew folderCreates a sub-folder underneath the selected folder. Note: folders cannot be created at the root level.
Image RemovedImage AddedPaste filesMoves files into the selected folder. Used in conjunction with the Files Cut tool.
Image RemovedImage AddedRename folderRenames the selected folder. Note: the top level folders cannot be renamed.
Image RemovedImage AddedDelete folderDelete the selected folder. Note: the top level folders cannot be deleted. A folder that contains files or other sub folders cannot be deleted.

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File tools 
At the top of the files section is the files toolbar. The tools are:

 Tool nameTool purpose
Image RemovedImage AddedUploadUploads files to the selected folder.
Image RemovedImage AddedCut filesUsed to move files into another folder. Used in conjunction with the Folders Paste files tool.
Image RemovedImage AddedRename fileRenames the selected file.
Image RemovedImage AddedEdit fileUsed to optimise (resize, re-dimension, crop) jpg images (not applicable for any other file type).
Image RemovedImage AddedPreview filePops up a quick preview of image files, and performs a download of other file types.
Image RemovedImage AddedDownload fileDownloads the selected file so that it can saved on your computer.
Image RemovedImage AddedDelete fileDeletes the selected files.
 Space usedDisplays the amount of storage space in use. The first number is the amount (MB) in use, the second number is your storage limit. Note: You will not be able to upload files if they would result in your storage limit being exceeded. Please contact support if you require an increase to your storage limit.

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  • Select the folder to upload the file(s) to.
  • Click the Image RemovedImage Added Upload tool (Files toolbar). This will open the Upload window.
  • Click the Browse button and select the file to upload.
  • If the file to be uploaded is a zip file (has a .zip extension):
    • If you wish to simply upload the zip file and have it available on the site 'as is', leave the Unzip and delete .zip file after uploading checkbox unchecked
    • If you wish to unzip the zip file and have all unzipped files available on the site, check the Unzip and delete .zip file after uploading checkbox. This option will also delete the zip file after unzipping.
    • Also see the section Unzipping zip files below for further information about zip files
  • If you wish to upload extra files, click the Add file button, then browse and select the file(s). You can upload a maximum of six files at once.
  • Click the Upload button. The status of the upload will be displayed on the screen.
  • Click the Close button to close the Upload window. The file(s) should now appear within the File Manager.

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  • Select the folder containing the file by clicking the folder name.
  • Select the file by clicking the appropriate row in the Files table.
  • Click the Image RemovedImage Added Rename tool (Files toolbar).
  • The file name will become editable, edit as required. Note - the extension cannot be that of an 'executable' file, and certain characters are not allowed in filenames (e.g. \ /).
  • When finished editing the name, press the Enter key. At the confirmation box click OK to commit your changes, or Cancel to abandon your changes.

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  • Select the folder containing the file by clicking the folder name.
  • Select the file by clicking the appropriate row in the Files table.
  • Click the Image RemovedImage Added Preview tool (Files toolbar).
  • For images, a preview box will open. For other types of files you will be prompted to download the file.

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  • Select the folder containing the file by clicking the folder name.
  • Select the file by clicking the appropriate row in the Files table.
  • Click the Image RemovedImage Added Download tool (Files toolbar).
  • You will be prompted to save the file to your computer.

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  • Select the folder containing the file by clicking the folder name.
  • Select the file by clicking the appropriate row in the Files table.
  • Click the Image RemovedImage Added Edit tool (Files toolbar).
  • The Image editor screen will open, follow instructions on that screen to edit/optimise your JPG image.

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  • Select the folder containing the file(s) by clicking the folder name.
  • Select the file by clicking the appropriate row in the Files table. If you wish to delete several files at once, check the check box next to the file name.
  • Click the Image RemovedImage Added Deleted tool (Files toolbar).
  • You will be prompted to confirm the deletion. If you click OK, files are immediately deleted.

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  • Select the folder containing the file(s) by clicking the folder name.
  • Select the file by clicking the appropriate row in the Files table. If you wish to move several files at once, check the check box next to the file name.
  • Click the Image RemovedImage Added Cut tool (Files toolbar).
  • Select the folder that you want to move the files into by clicking the folder name.
  • Click the Image RemovedImage Added Paste tool (Folders toolbar).
  • You will be prompted to confirm the move. If you click OK, files are immediately moved.

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  • Select the folder to create the sub-folder within by clicking the folder name.
  • Click the Image RemovedImage Added New folder tool (Folders toolbar).
  • A folder will be added under the current folder with the default name New folder
  • Edit the name of the folder and press the Enter key. The folder will be added.

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  • Select the folder by clicking the folder name.
  • Click the Image Removed Rename Image AddedRename tool (Folders toolbar).
  • The file name will become editable, edit as required.
  • When finished editing the name, press the Enter key. At the confirmation box click OK to commit your changes, or Cancel to abandon your changes.

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  • Select the folder by clicking the folder name.
  • Click the Image RemovedImage Added Deleted tool (Folders toolbar).
  • You will be prompted to confirm the deletion. If you click OK, the folder is immediately deleted.

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