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Thick or over-sized files
files between 2.5 and 4 cm thick

If a file is between 2.5 and 4 cm thick,

it can probably remain a single file.

However, this is dependent upon the condition of the contents.

If the file is in poor condition,
you should check with your Transfer Adviser.

They can advise on whether it is necessary
to split the file to preserve the records,

or to leave it as a single file.

If you are advised to split the file,

check the contents of the file

to find a sensible place at which you can
split the file into 2 similar thickness files.

A sensible place is between 2 documents,

rather than in the middle of a document.

Remove the contents from the second half of the file,

and put these into a new 4-flap folder.

More details are given in the later section on
'Labelling split files'.

However, if the file is in good condition,

and so the records can be easily accessed,

there is no need to split the file.

To choose the correct length tag,
refer to this table with the thickness of your file.

This image indicates the excess tag length needed

to ensure the file can be opened,
and pages can be turned easily,

without damaging either the file or the records.

More details are given on tagging in a later video.