“It's under "2012".”

English Lesson: It's under "2012".

You're training a new employee at work. You're explaining where a file is located on the computer.

It's under "2012".

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(something) is under (a heading)

When information is organized in folders, files, menus, categories, etc., you can explain where a particular thing is by saying that it's "under" some heading.

For example:

  • a photo that's in a folder called "Pictures" on your computer is "under 'Pictures'"
  • the setting on your TV that controls its brightness might be "under 'Settings'"

You can also say that something is "filed under ___":

A: Where did we put last year's tax return?

B: I think it's filed under "Finances".