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Keep paperwork organized with 1/3 cut tab file folders, which feature tabs in one of three positions for easy-to-scan labels. Browse folders for sorting documents by subject, client, or project, and compare paper size, tab position, and pack quantity to find the right fit for your filing system.

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  1. Staples - File Folders, 1/3-Cut Tab, Letter Size, 100/Pack - Assorted Colors

    SKU: JXTHLKWXV2

    BEST FOLDERS...LOVE IT....Love this product...Great price and product.

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    An assortment of heavyweight paper folders with 1/3-cut tabs for easy color-coded document organization.
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    Your price for this item is $18.49
  2. Staples - File Folders, 1/3-Cut Tab, Letter Size, 24/Pack - Yellow

    SKU: JXTHLKW389

    Great love the color...Great price...Love staples for all my administrative needs

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    A pack of sturdy yellow letter-size file folders with 1/3-cut tabs and rounded corners for organization.
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    Your price for this item is $11.57
  3. Staples - File Folders, 1/3-Cut Tab, Letter Size, 24/Pack - Red

    SKU: JXTHLKW33Z

    Great...Love the colors and it helps me quickly identify what I'm looking for....When you need office supplies Staple is the best choice.

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    A pack of durable red paper file folders with 1/3-cut tabs for easy labeling and organization.
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    Your price for this item is $9.97
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    The previous price was $11.27
  4. Staples - File Folders, 1/3-Cut Tab, Letter Size, 24/Pack - Purple

    SKU: JXTHLKW3GW

    Great...Great use for Filing and organization love color...Love Staples

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    A pack of sturdy purple file folders with 1/3-cut tabs for easy letter-size document organization.
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    Your price for this item is $11.75
  5. Staples - File Folders, 1/3-Cut Tab, Letter Size, 24/Pack - Blue

    SKU: JXTHLKW3GJ

    Great Folders! I love them!...Love the bright color!!

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    A sturdy set of blue file folders with 1/3-cut tabs for easy labeling and color-coded organization.
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    Your price for this item is $10.11
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    The previous price was $10.89
  6. Staples - File Folders, 1/3-Cut Tab, Letter Size, 24/Pack - Assorted Colors

    SKU: JXTHLKW3L7

    Love the colors...The Best Office Supply Store in the USA...The FREE shipping for a small order was outstanding They arrived very quickly Great place to shop for

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    An assortment of heavyweight paper folders with 1/3-cut tabs for easy color-coded document organization.
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    Your price for this item is $9.09
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  7. Staples - File Folders, 1/3-Cut Tab, Letter Size, 100/Pack - Assorted Pastel Colors

    SKU: JXTHLKW3KQ

    Love them. !! Great help at store !!...Great Folders...Love these folders and the colors!

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    A pack of heavyweight, reusable file folders in assorted pastel colors with three-tab labeling for organization.
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    Your price for this item is $37.99
  8. Staples - File Folders, 1/3-Cut Tab, Letter Size, 100/Pack - Assorted Colors

    SKU: JXTHLKW3WH

    Love these - we use only this style to keep all our files in check....An the best thing is they last a long time - very reusable....Love love love these!

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    A pack of sturdy, assorted-color file folders with 1/3-cut tabs for organized document storage.
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    Your price for this item is $16.99
  9. Pendaflex - Two-Tone Recycled File Folder 100 File Folders, 1/3-Cut Tab, Letter Size, 100/Box - Gray

    SKU: J795TKKS53

    FILES BEST NEED

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    A set of gray, acid-free recycled file folders with reversible two-tone design for easy color-coding and organization.
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    Your price for this item is $37.99
  10. Staples - File Folder, 1/3-Cut Tab, Letter Size, 50/Pack - Manila

    SKU: JXTHLKTFKP

    great folders I buy them all the time for my company and they're the best....Love the folders! Great for real estate agents!

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    A pack of sturdy, acid-free manila file folders with 1/3-cut tabs for easy labeling and organization.
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    Your price for this item is $11.66
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    The previous price was $12.13
  11. Staples - File Folders, 1/3-Cut Tab, Letter Size, 100/Box - Green

    SKU: JXTHLKW37Y

    love it...This manila folder from Staples is simply THE BEST. It is super thick and sturdy....The best of both worlds is quantity with great value in pricing. Thanks!

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    A set of green letter-size file folders with 1/3-cut tabs for easy labeling and durable organization.
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    Your price for this item is $19.99
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    The previous price was $20.49
  12. Staples - File Folders, 1/3-Cut Tab, Letter Size, 100/Box - Yellow

    SKU: JXTHLKW37C

    Great Price on File Folders...Great quality file folders for a great price!...I love Staples for their office supplies and the ability to have them come right to my door....Love these file folders works...

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    A set of bright yellow letter-size file folders with 1/3-cut tabs for easy color-coded organization.
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    Your price for this item is $20.99
  13. Staples - File Folders, 1/3-Cut Tab, Letter Size, 100/Box - Gray

    SKU: JXTHLKW34K

    Great!!!...I love Staples. Great selections great prices great service great delivery person....great...I love the colors and the sturdiness is just what I need!

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    A set of heavyweight gray file folders with 1/3-cut tabs for easy labeling and document organization.
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    Your price for this item is $29.49
  14. Staples - File Folders, 1/3-Cut Tab, Letter Size, 100/Box - Red

    SKU: JXTHLKWXVP

    Love the color. Great product...Great product for great price...These folders are durable and I love the price.

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    A set of heavyweight red paper file folders with 1/3-cut tabs for easy color-coded organization.
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    Your price for this item is $19.99
  15. Staples - File Folders, 1/3-Cut Tab, Letter Size, 100/Box - Blue

    SKU: JXTHLKW3H5

    Great folders...Great folders. Practically free. Love them....Great Value...Love the variety of colors as it permitted me to group information easily.

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    A set of blue file folders with 1/3-cut tabs and expandable spines for organized document storage.
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    Your price for this item is $15.70
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    The previous price was $19.99
  16. Staples - File Folders, 1/3-Cut Tab, Letter Size, 100/Box - Orange

    SKU: JXTHLKWG27

    Staples is doing a great job. Love you guys and gals....Great Quality for the price...We just purchased these for our office and due to the price I thought they might be not the best quality...But they...

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    An orange heavyweight paper file folder with 1/3-cut tabs for easy labeling and color-coded organization.
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    Your price for this item is $31.99
  17. Staples - File Folders, 1/3-Cut Tab, Letter Size, 100/Box - Kraft

    SKU: JXTHLKTFFY

    I love buying things by the box....Buying online is best you can find items you use daily on bulk sale....great value. Love em...They are well made not hard to use and they serve their purpose well at...

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    A set of durable kraft paper file folders with 1/3-cut tabs for organizing letter-size documents.
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    Your price for this item is $25.89
  18. Smead Manufacturing - Top Tab Fastener Folders, 1/3-Cut Tabs: Right, 0.75" Expansion, 2 Fasteners, Letter Size, Manila Exterior, 50/Box

    SKU: J7RX8X6GQ8

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    A set of tan manila fastener folders with 1/3-cut right tabs and 0.75" expansion for organized filing.
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    Your price for this item is $81.85
  19. Smead - SuperTab Reinforced File Folder, 3 Tab, Legal Size, 100/Box - Manila

    SKU: J7RX8X64LY

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    A reinforced manila file folder with 1/3-cut tabs and curved edges for easy, durable organization.
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    Your price for this item is $41.83
  20. Smead - File Folder, 1/3-Cut Tab, Assorted, Legal Size, 100/Box - Manila

    SKU: J7RX8X64FZ

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    A set of manila file folders with 1/3-cut tabs, ideal for organizing legal-size documents.
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    Your price for this item is $56.99
  21. Smead - SuperTab File Folder, Oversized 1/3-Cut Tab, Letter Size, 100/Box - Assorted Colors

    SKU: J7RX8XSHKZ

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    An assortment of colorful letter-size file folders featuring oversized 1/3-cut tabs for easy labeling and organization.
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    Your price for this item is $35.09
  22. Smead - SuperTab File Folder, Oversized 1/3-Cut Tab, Letter Size, 100/Box - Blue

    SKU: J7RX8XSHK6

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    A blue file folder featuring an oversized tab for easier labeling and faster file identification.
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    Your price for this item is $45.76
  23. Smead - SuperTab File Folder, Oversized 1/3-Cut Tab, Letter Size, 24 per Pack - Assorted Colors

    SKU: J7RX8XSHGH

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    An assortment of colorful file folders featuring oversized tabs for easy labeling and quick file identification.
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    Your price for this item is $43.93
  24. Smead - FasTab Hanging File Folders, 1/3 Cut, Letter Size, Multicolor, 18/Box - Assorted Colors

    SKU: J7RX83KV4Y

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    A set of multicolor hanging file folders with 1/3-cut tabs for easy, color-coded organization.
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    Your price for this item is $22.26

Keep paperwork organized and easy to find with 1/3 cut tab file folders, a practical choice for home offices, classrooms, and business filing systems. Each folder has a tab that spans approximately one-third of its width, providing space for a handwritten label or printed file folder label. Assorted-position sets typically include left, center, and right tabs, helping you stagger labels so document categories are easier to scan in a drawer or desktop organizer. Use these tabbed file folders to separate invoices, tax records, client paperwork, school assignments, and household documents without searching through loose stacks of paper. Letter-size file folders accommodate standard 8.5-by-11-inch sheets, while legal-size options hold longer documents; choosing a size that matches both your paperwork and your storage system helps keep pages neatly contained. For an orderly setup, place individual folders inside compatible hanging file folders to create clearly labeled subcategories within a larger filing system. Choosing the right 1/3 cut tab file folders depends on how often you handle your documents and how you prefer to organize them. Traditional manila file folders offer a neutral look for everyday paper storage, while colored file folders can help distinguish departments, projects, or priority levels at a glance. Reinforced-tab options provide extra support in a frequently handled area, and folders with scored bottoms can expand along their creases to accommodate thicker groups of documents within the manufacturer’s stated capacity. For papers that need to stay in a specific order, consider file folders with fasteners, keeping in mind that these generally require punched pages. Check the package quantity, folder dimensions, material, and tab-position assortment before selecting office filing supplies, especially if you need a consistent layout across multiple drawers. Pairing 1/3 cut folders with readable labels, compatible file cabinets, and a simple naming system makes it easier to retrieve active paperwork and maintain organized records over time.

FAQ

A 1/3-cut tab file folder has a labeling tab in one of three positions along its top edge: left, center, or right. Alternating these positions allows labels to appear in a staggered arrangement.

You can group documents by subject, project, client, or date, then label each folder consistently. Arrange the folders alphabetically, chronologically, or by category to match your filing system.

Common materials include manila paper stock, colored paper stock, and plastic. Some folders also contain recycled paper or feature reinforced tabs. Material and recycled-content details vary by folder.

You can write directly on paper folder tabs or apply adhesive file folder labels. Use concise, consistent titles, such as a project name or document category. For plastic folders, choose labels or writing tools intended for that surface.

Assign a folder color to each document category, such as blue for household records, green for financial paperwork, and yellow for ongoing projects. Pair each color with a written tab label and keep a color key for reference.