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Alpha filing system - different from regular filing?

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I'm confused. At first I thought the alpha filing system meant 26 folders: A-Z. But as I read more about it, I see that it means organizing the folders alphabetically. A folder could have a title like "Gardening".

But isn't this what regular filing is - alphabetical ordering of titled folders? What makes David's alpha filing system simpler/different?
 
Re: Alpha filing system - different from regular filing?

JonathanAquino said:
But isn't this what regular filing is - alphabetical ordering of titled folders? What makes David's alpha filing system simpler/different?
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The A-Z system is simpler/different because everything is filed in one system, rather than multiple systems (e.g., a drawer/cabinet for projects, one for areas of focus, etc.). In the A-Z system, you might have several folders for Gardening, such as Gardening - bonsai, Gardening - roses, etc., all filed under G.

DA says that once in a while reference material on one topic or project might take up more than half a drawer. If so, give it it's own drawer. Otherwise, keep it in with all the other A-Z files. One system, only one place to look.

Carolyn
 
Ah - so the key is "one A-Z system", not just "A-Z system".

Your reply gave me the clarity I needed. Thanks.
 
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