6.2 Using CDE File Manager
6.2.2 File and folder icons
The File Manager enables you to graphically organize files into a hierarchical structure of folders (directories) and subfolders (subdirectories). Directories are displayed as folder icons. Files are displayed as appropriate icons based on the type of file. File types are based on their function and the applications that created them. Examples of file types include: Audio, Binary, Core, Graphic, Postscript, and Standard.

To help you identify files and directories more easily, the File Manager displays different icons depending on the content of the file. The most common file icon you will see will be the standard file icon. If a file is associated with a particular application, that application will be automatically started when you double-click on the icon.

If you double-click on a folder icon, the File Manager moves you into that directory and displays its contents. You can only move down through the file system hierarchy in this way. There is always a special icon displayed in the upper left corner of the File Manager display. Double-clicking on this (go up) icon will move you to the next level up in the hierarchy.