What is deep filing and when is it better than front-to-back filing?

Deep filing (also called side-to-side) is the standard for lateral filing cabinets — files are arranged left to right across the drawer width so you can see and access them from the front in a single motion. Front-to-back filing (standard in vertical cabinets) stacks files one behind another, requiring you to flip through from the front. Deep filing is faster for high-volume access and better for legal-size documents. For staff who access files frequently throughout the day, lateral cabinets with deep filing are the more ergonomic choice. FindOfficeFurniture.com — call 888-719-4960.