folder icon

Computer storage symbol

A folder icon is a small graphic representing a file folder, used in computer interfaces to indicate a directory or container for files.

The visual metaphor—a manila folder with a tab—dates to early graphical operating systems and remains standard across platforms.

Click the folder icon to see your downloads.

Related

organize · desktop · desktop shortcut · double click · right click · click · drag and drop · yellow · documents · archive · storage · open · label · drawer · cabinet · paperwork · sort · hierarchy

Categories
Opposites
container vs. content

folder iconfile

Stored collection of data

document · data file · text file · attachment

organization vs. chaos

folder iconrecycle bin

Sorting container for reprocessing

visual representation vs. abstraction

folder iconfile path

Address of stored data

command line · file extension

Family

folder, fold, folds, folded, folding, foldable, unfold, unfolds, unfolded

Familiarity
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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G