filer

A filer is a person who files documents or records, either in paper form in a filing system or electronically in a computer environment. The term also appears in contexts where a person submits information to a government agency or employer. The word derives from the verb to file, describing the actor performing the action.

In taxation, a tax filer is an individual or organization that submits a tax return to the relevant authority. Filers may report income, deductions, and credits. The term emphasizes the act of filing rather than the outcome.

In offices and archives, a filer is a person who arranges records within a filing system or operates a filing cabinet. This role highlights record-keeping, organization, and retrievability of documents.

In crafts and manufacturing, a filer can refer to a person who uses a file—a metal or abrasive tool—to smooth or shape materials. The term describes the activity and the worker rather than a specific job title.

In information technology, filer is sometimes used informally to describe someone who manages digital files, or to refer to software components that store or serve files. The meaning is largely contextual.

Originating from the verb file and the agent suffix -er, "filer" is an occupational or functional noun in several domains. Its precise sense depends on context.