You can open data via the Home tab. MapInfo supports importing various formats, including Shapefiles, GeoPackages, and Universal Data via the FME engine.
These are the building blocks of MapInfo. A table can contain spatial data (points, lines, polygons) and associated attribute data from various sources like Excel, Access, or databases. mapinfo-pro-17-0-5-build-9
Function like "projects". They save your current session, including all open tables, map windows, and styling, so you can pick up where you left off. You can open data via the Home tab