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Yay Nay Hanging folders

Blactooth | May 7 2007

I read in a GTD article that hanging folders were a no no. I don't see why these would be a problem in the 43 folders or GTD system.

Please chime in GTD Ninjas

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A magnetic bookend in a...

Submitted by mdl on May 8, 2007 - 5:46pm.

A magnetic bookend in a metal file drawer is all that's needed to keep a collection of manilla folders spiffy and neat.

That said, go with whatever works for you. I myself found filing "salvation" in getting rid hanging files and adopting an alphabetical system. But maybe your experience will be exactly the opposite.

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