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Art of Filing your Office Document and Papers
Everyone can just stack your office documents and papers but organizing them is a skill that needs to be developed. Filing them can take a lot of your time if you don't know how to organize them according to your needs. You will need the appropriate materials in order to master the art of filing and how to use these materials to your advantage.
  1. Use arch files, ring binders or plastic binders.
    Arch files have a round clear pockets including inside cover with approximately 3 inches capacity. It has a card insert and may be available in different colors. It has PVC film coated cardboard and two hole arch clamp with large capacity for filing papers. The clip can easily be moved away.

  2. Ring Binders are folders which punched pieces of paper are be held by means of clamps running through the holes of a paper. These retainers are usually spring-loaded, frequently but not invariably and may or may not have additional latching systems. Binders come in many standard sizes with respect to both capacity and paper size. The most common size used is for the pages 8.5 x 11 in.

  3. Plastic Ring Binders or loose leaf binders are heavy-duty locking round ring binders. These are used to bind the papers together. There are different size plastic binders at competitive prices.

  4. Put together the most-regularly read documents in folders. This is for better accessibility to the facts that you need to read on daily basis.

  5. Folders are used for filing loose paper together for organization and protection. File folders usually consist of a sheet of heavy paper stock or other thin, but stiff, material which is folded in half, and are used to keep paper documents. Sizes of folders vary with the needs of the user and it can be of plastic or paper form and of different colors.
    • A4
    • Long folder (local style)
    • Short folder (local style)
    • Long folder (US style)
    • Short folder (US style)

  6. Put your correspondences in envelopes. We may have emails and intra-office instant messaging services but envelopes still prove useful in getting your messages across. Here are the types of envelopes for your messaging needs:

    • Brown Envelope is the term to describe a brown colored envelope. It is used in and known in government, business and popular culture as a means to deliver concealed material. It is designed to contain flat objects, such as papers to keep it protected and preserved.Brown envelopes are used in schools, businesses and other hoe documentation and filing.

    • Coin Envelope is open end, center and bottom seam with gummed flaps designed for small parts, coins, etc.

    • Colored Letter Envelope is often used for personal purposes.

    • Payslip Envelope is a kind of envelope where pay slips are placed.

    • Plastic Envelope manages products in style. There are sizes to choose from as well as colors. The contrasting flap and secure closure with color-coded press lock for extra security is included. Plastic envelopes appear with push lock, sewn (tahi) or with handles.

    • White letter envelopes are often used in businesses with forms such as airmail, nappco and ordinary white.



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Quick List of Office Supplies

Paper Supplies
Writing Instruments
Filing Folders & Binders
Storage System
Presentation Supplies
Office Business Machines

Copy Papers & Bond Papers
Notebooks
Pad papers
Inkjet Photo Papers
Post-it Notes

Ballpens
Sign Pens & Gel Pens
Pencil / Pencil Leads
Markers
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Arch Files
Ring Binders
Folders
Clearbooks
Envelopes

Cash Box
Keyhouse / Keybox
Travel Strap
Balikbayan Box
Storage Box

White Boards
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X-Banner & Easel Stand
Whiteboard Magnets & Erasers
Magnetic Sheets

Paper Shredders
Binding Machines
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Fax Machines

Office Equipments
Adhesive Tapes
Desk Accesories
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Art Supplies
Printing Supplies

Staplers / Staple Wires
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Stamps
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Scotch Tapes
Packaging Tapes
Double Adhesive Tapes
Warning Tapes
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Pen Holders
Pencil / Drawing Tray
Desk Pads
Card Cases

Optical Mouse
Keyboards
CD-R / CD-RW
Headset / Earphones
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Paint Brush
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Inks & Toners
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