File tab

A File tab may refer to any of the following:

1. In Microsoft Word and other Microsoft Office products, the File tab is a section on the Office Ribbon that gives you access to file functions. For example, from the File tab, you can access the Open, Save, Close, Properties, and Recent file options. The image below is of Microsoft Word 2010. The File tab is the blue button in the upper-left corner.

2. When viewing the properties of a computer file, the top of the window contains one or more tabs called file tabs. Some software applications may integrate into the properties window, adding additional file tabs and information or functionality. Each file tab provides specific details about the file, including the information listed below.

File tab file details

• Type of file (e.g., text file, Word document, HTML (hypertext markup language) page, etc.).
• File name.
• Size of the file (in KB, MB or GB).
• When the file was created and last modified.
• Where the file is located.
• Any security on the file (access restrictions).

An example of the file properties window shown below; the red arrows point to file tabs.

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