iPad Tips for Seniors How to Use The Files App

Storing and accessing files on an iPad can be a little confusing. In this video, I try to simplify things a bit and give you a few quick tips on how to use the Files app on your iPad. This video is short, but it’s worth watching.

Here are Chapter markers in case you'd like to jump around:

Intro: 0:00
A look at Locations: 1:29
Auto Folders: 3:02
How to Open a file in a Folder: 5:36
How to scan to a folder: 7:07
How to Tag a file: 8:14

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[jerryims]

You helped me with apple files ( was going crazy crying to figure out ) thanks ❤ you’re videos

[nayan]

Hats off to you sir. I should have subscribed you long before. Your guidance is superb and seniors can easily learn from your knowledge and tutorials.

[ralphpierpont]

Thank you Rich for the great video! You make it so easy to follow all of your instructions as you speak slowly so we can understand the particular process you are teaching. I look forward to viewing your other video's!!

[npc]

I have used files many times but it just became so much more useful after your explanation, many thanks.

[thDecember]

Rich, I may be the only one with this problem, but the background music is distracting. My brain keeps jumping from your voice to the music and back to your voice again. Otherwise, excellent tutorial, as always.

[NBauer-cexk]

I agree that this is the easiest video I’ve seen on files app. I can now clean up my mess in files and my next project is learning more about how to use Finder. I’ll check to see if you have one on it because I understand that these two go hand in hand when working on my MacBook Air, iPad and iPhone. Thanks again!!😊

[jameskeener]

You fill in the blanks, Rich. And there are an increasing number of them! Thanks for the help.

[josobon]

I just discovered your videos and was excited to find your tutorial so clear, methodical and easy to follow. The information is very helpful. I’ll be watching all your videos and taking notes.

[johnleahy]

As always I return to your video's to learn or refresh myself on a given apple topic and as a senior who has gone all apple I thank you for your insight and pleasant approach to this complex but wonderful world. Thanks !!!

[jeffcook]

I’m so glad I chose your instruction video. I have been used to Windows file structure for years and couldn’t figure apples storage…well I’m clear on exactly what I need to do now. Thanks very much 👏🏼👌🏻

[salvatoremastrocola]

Thank you Rich! Very informative! And you talk slowly and clearly! Thanks again buddy!

[lzrd]

Thank goodness I found your channel! I was given an iPaf back in 2019 so my family & I could FaceTime. I have been struggling ever since with folder & files . My problem is NOT BEING ABLE TO FIND THEM AFTER SAVING! I now realize that when I want to save a pdf & I click on d/l icon, it automatically saves to Google drive. BUT, I don’t have google drive! That’s why I can never find these! Thank you for making a channel just for seniors. I thought I would use my iPad for talking to family and keep using my laptop for everything else. But I love the iPad so much I rarely turn on my ancient laptop anymore. I need your info so much! Thanks again. I need to finish watching g this to see if I can find my files somewhere that are in ‘my drive’. 👏👏👏👏👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼🥰

[marilynharris]

Wow! Just what I’ve wanted to know, but so much to digest. I’ll be looking many times at this video to get things working for me. Thanks a lot Rich!

[billycullen]

Thanks Rich, as ever brilliant production! Thank you!

[helenrieck]

WOW, this was really helpful as I am new owner of an I pad. I will have to watch the tutorial a few more times and try to set up mine.
Thank you

[michaelprozonic]

by using tags, I was able to stop using subfolders on my mac. being retired makes life less complicated

[dianenelson]

wow! 10 minutes with you and now I know how to use folders on my iPad!!

[parkpllc]

Wow! Thank you very much! Watching this following the iCloud tutorial video helps me to understand the apple’s ecosystem much better.

[presidiumfolk]

Methodical instructions- appreciate the time you took to make it! Would you know why some files- such as PDFs- can be found under the general Files folder, but you cannot delete or rename them? (They are not locked files).

[jamunamadhava]

Your explanation was so good very clear and u made it so easy to follow I am very happy, I learnt about files. Thanks a million and god bless you always.