Folders & Filing

Filing folders, also called document folders, are organizational tools that come in many shapes, sizes and materials. The most commonly known type is the manila file folder. These folders are made of durable and tear-resistant materials that make them perfect for transporting numerous documents and papers at once. Filing folders are available in different sizes and colors to give people more control over coordinating their organizational systems. These are dependable tools due to their capacity to hold an increased amount of documents over time without deconstructing and are often preferred for handling larger projects that contain a lot of paperwork.

There are several ways document folders can organize assignments and paper. Staples has a variety to choose from, with an array of distinctive features that make it easy to sort your work, including accordion filing cases, plastic folders and transparent color options. Learn more about these options and the different methods professionals use to organize their work below.

Color Code and Coordinate Your Work

Manila folders come in a variety of colorful options to make it easier for professionals to find their work without having to waste a lot of time searching for it. College and high school students can easily distinguish paperwork between their many different classes by assigning each one a distinct colored file folder. Additionally, many plastic filing folders for documents are transparent, making it easier for you to view their contents at a glance by using a cover page.

Effortlessly Label Your Files With Tabs

Folders are easy to organize due to their built-in label tabs. These tabs or labels are typically located on the top left corner of the filing folder and have enough space to write down a couple of words describing the contents in the folder. The easiest way to label a filing folder is to use a marker and neatly write a single word or the subject of the material on the built-in outcropping, making it easy to see amongst other folders. Other professionals may prefer to use an adhesive label machine or printer and stick a label on the document folder’s tab. This allows them to remove it later and reuse it for something else down the line.