file identifies an entire folder or not. Tabbed file folders Tab style/cut File folders can have tabs in them. Tabs are often helpful when many files are being stored together and there needs to be an easy way to differentiate them. The tabs can be on the top of the folders (common in business offices) or on the end/side (common in medical offices). Tab sizes vary and are designated based on the size of each tab in proportion to the total length of the folder. They can be: Straight cut. There is one long tab. cut. There are three tab positions, each is approximately of the total length of the folder. Essentially, tabs are cut to be in the left, center, or right positions. cut. Similar to the cut, except there are five tab positions, each being of the total length of the folder. cut. There are only two tab positions, the right and the right of center (ROC) positions. ROC is somewhat like a left position, but doesn't extend to the end of the folder because the tabs are only of the total length. cut. There are two tab positions, left and right. Tab positions Because tabs can be cut in different positions, the position of the tab can be referred to as well. For instance, for the cut style, folders with tabs in the farthest right position are considered to have a tab in position number three. See also Manila folder Presentation folder Ring binder Notes External links Office equipment Paper products Stationery