What Are the Three Basic Filing Methods

The three basic filing methods are alphabetic, numeric, and alphanumeric.

What are the 3 types of filing systems?

Filing and classification systems fall into three main types: alphabetical, numeric and alphanumeric. Each of these types of filing systems has advantages and disadvantages, depending on the information being filed and classified. In addition, you can separate each type of filing system into subgroups.

What are the basic filing schemes?

There are three main types of filing scheme: Subject-based • Organisation-based • Functional See Annexes A-C for an example of each. Each has its advantages and disadvantages, but the Records Management Section recommends the use of a functional-based filing scheme.