How to Set Up a File System for Your File Cabinet
Filing systems keep an office or a home functioning smoothly. This helps you to have your bills, receipts, taxes, warranties, insurance policies, instruction manuals, medical instructions, school papers and anything else of importance at your fingertips. There are just a few items needed to set up a filing system.
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Things You'll Need
- File cabinet
- Hanging files
- Name tabs
- File folders
- Label maker (optional)
- Fine point magic marker
Instructions
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Put the hanging file folders in the file cabinet. They have metal hooks on either side that hang over the rail that is built in the file cabinet.
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Write the name of each hanging file on the name tabs included in the box of hanging files. There are paper inserts for labeling. Hand write or use the label maker to put the name on the paper insert. Insert the paper strip into the plastic name tab. Each tab has lips on the bottom to insert into slots on the hanging files. These are your master subjects, for example: "Household," "Medical," "Taxes," "School," "Appliance Manuals."
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Put file folders inside each hanging file. Write or use the label maker to put the name of each sub-file on the top tab. These files will be broken down by subject. Under "Household" put "Utilities," "Charge Cards," "Repairs" and anything you have to keep up with to run your household.
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Tips & Warnings
Go through the mail each day and file it away in the appropriate place. It will help you stay organized.
References
- Photo Credit hanging files image by Willee Cole from Fotolia.com
