expanded folder
[/ɪkˈspændɪd ˈfoʊldər/]
nounpl: expanded folders
pasta expandida
1. A folder or directory in a computer file system that has been opened to display its contents, typically shown with a downward-pointing arrow or triangle icon
Click on the expanded folder to see all the files inside it.
Clique na pasta expandida para ver todos os arquivos dentro dela.
2. In user interface design, a folder whose contents are visible rather than hidden
The expanded folder showed 15 subfolders and 42 documents.
A pasta expandida mostrou 15 subpastas e 42 documentos.
This is a technical term primarily used in computing and information technology contexts in both Brazil and the USA. It became standard terminology with the rise of graphical user interfaces in personal computers. In Brazil, IT professionals and everyday computer users are equally familiar with this term due to widespread computer literacy and digital adoption.
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