It's happened to everybody. I need to access this file, but where did I put it? Which directory and folder did I use? Now I have to consider a keyword search, but what did I name it and when did I last use it?

I find this lapse in memory occurs more often as the gap in file acquisition time increases and, quite frankly, as I get older. However there are certain features and techniques that can be utilized to assuage file acquisition issues:

• Use Header and Footer elements
• Expand the recently used file list
• Pin the file

Regarding the age factor:

• Take St. John's Wort

Header and Footer Elements

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Expand the Recently Used List

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Pin Your Important Files

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So when it comes to accessing important files don't pin your hopes on habit or memory. Pin your files instead.