While this is being advertised as a "Lateral" file cabinet, it is not. The files can only be put in Front to Back. There is no way for files to be put in Lateral (Sideways). I really needed the lateral storage. I almost did not purchase this one, from looking at the pictures, but it "said" it was a lateral cabinet.   I now have a "Bankers Box" on the floor for what I could not fit in the cabinet. That is after a major file purge. The rest of the cabinet is fine, it is aesthetically pleasing, the shelves are fine - wish they were a bit taller so I could stand small books upright, not flat. The top shelf fits my printer, some "in basket" trays, a small light & boxy calendar. It is a sturdy unit & I like the plugs on the top as well.  Just disappointed about the file storage.