In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: Even something as seemingly straightforward as alphabetical filing offers several options to choose from. It is important that you choose one system and use it consistently. Letter-by-letter filing considers each letter in each word in the order of appearance, ignoring any spaces between words. Word-by-word filing orders items based on the first letter of each word in succession. Unit-by-unit filing takes into account each word, abbreviation, and initial, ordering items according to these. The unit-by-unit system is generally recommended. Once you have all of the items you need to file, decide how you want to group the files. You can choose the dictionary format, in which all files are put in one alphabetical order, regardless of the type of file or the items it contains. You can also use the encyclopedia format, in which items are grouped by type or subject, and then each group is alphabetically arranged. If you have lots of different types of items to file (recipes, tax receipts, letters, etc.), then it can be helpful to use the encyclopedia format. Group the items by type first, then alphabetically order the items in each group. Keep the groups separated using dividers or color coding. Indexing is the manner of placing each section of a title in the correct unit. To index items before filing them, you must break down the elements of each item's name and create a new alphabetized name, which may differ from the standard name. For example: Suppose you have the following items to index and file: an article on aardvarks titled "Nocturnal Feeding of Aardvarks," a biography of noted aardvark expert Jane A. Doe, and a promotional brochure for a Detroit Zoo aardvark exhibit. The biography of Jane A. Doe would be indexed as "Doe, Jane A.," since last names come first in filing. It would be filed under the letter "D." The article "Nocturnal Feeding of Aardvarks" could be indexed as-is, if you choose dictionary-style grouping. It could be filed under the letter "N" (for "Nocturnal"), using this grouping. Alternatively, you could index "Nocturnal Feeding of Aardvarks" as "Aardvarks, Nocturnal Feeding of." This would make sense if you were using an encyclopedia-style grouping, and not just filing items related to aardvarks. The item would then be filed under "A." The promotional brochure could be indexed as "Aardvarks, exhibits (Detroit Zoo)." This would make sense if you expect to have several materials on aardvark exhibitsfor example, you might have another item to be indexed as "Aardvarks, exhibits (Toledo Zoo)." Alternatively, the promotional brochure could be indexed as "Detroit Zoo (Aardvark Exhibit)." This might make sense if you expect to have several items related to the Detroit Zoo, or if you want to use an encyclopedia-style grouping to file items by geographic location. The general rule for filing alphabetically is to arrange items in order from A (first) to Z (last). Use increasingly specific information to distinguish between and order separate items. For instance: The order of your indexed files in the previous step could then be (depending on the system you use): "Doe, Jane A.," "Detroit Zoo (Aardvark Exhibit)," and "Nocturnal Feeding of Aardvarks" OR "Aardvarks, exhibits (Detroit Zoo)," "Aardvarks, Nocturnal Feeding of," and "Doe, Jane A." A file for "Wallaby" would come after a file for "Emu." A file for "Kangaroo" would come in between, and a file for "Aardvark" would come before one for "Bear" and one for "Emu." This would give you the following file order: "Aardvark," "Bear," "Emu," "Kangaroo," "Wallaby." If you then added a file for "Anteater," it would come after any files for "Aardvark." Since both begin with the letter "A," you have to look at the second letter of each word ("N" and "A," respectively) to determine the order, and then arrange files based on this. The new order would be: "Aardvark," "Anteater," "Bear," "Emu," "Kangaroo," "Wallaby." To make it easy to locate items, label each file folder with the proper indexed name of the item(s) it contains. This will also make it easier to introduce new files in the proper order. Place items in the folder designated for them. You may also find it useful to color code your files to improve usability. For instance, if you are using an encyclopedia-style grouping, give each group a separate color, and label each item/file in each group with its respective color. Be consistent with your indexing and filing system, whatever it is. Ensure anyone with access to the files is aware of the system. For instance, you can create and share a document that details your filing system rules. This will help everyone be able to use the filing system efficiently. Place files in the cabinet based on the indexed names and alphabetical order, according to the system you use. Shift the current files as needed to place new files in the correct place.
Summary: Decide on the alphabetical system you will use. Group items. Index your files. Order files alphabetically according to their indexed name. Label your file folders. Document the indexing and filing system. File new items properly.

Problem: Article: Tear off a strip of tape approximately 12 inches (2.55.1cm) in length and press it into place over the line created by the overlapping material. Run your finger back and forth over the tape a few times to make sure it stays put. Any variety of tape could work, but clear tape tends to be the most forgiving to work with, since it tears and smooths easily and can be peeled off and reapplied if you happen to make a mistake. If you like, you can also cover the seam on the inside of the cone with a second strip of tape to be doubly certain that it will hold. Once you've mixed your henna paste, use a spoon to scoop it into the open end and shake the cone gently to help it settle. Be careful not to overfill your cone. Doing so will make it harder to seal, and could result in an unexpected mess. Henna stains very easily, so be sure to pull on a pair of rubber gloves before you begin handling your homemade henna paste. It may also be a good idea to cover your work surface with a layer of paper towels or newsprint.
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Place a strip of tape along the seam on the outside of the cone. Fill your cone about 1/2 or 2/3 of the way up with henna paste.