Dont look at this as a file cabinet, infact I dont see how its a file cabinet at all. Its great storage for alot of things tho....first think about kitchen items that you dont really use that often but when you need it you want it available. It worked great for our small to medium kitchen pantry items. Further it fits pill/medicine bottles and pill manage containers. There really is alot of uses for this 5 drawer cabinet beyond being a file cabinet.