Macintosh Class Notes for 2-19-13

Files vs. Folders Folders organize and contain files. Create a new folder 1. Go to where you want the new folder (desktop, documents, or within another folder) 2. hold apple key (command) + shift and tap the letter "n" 3. Type in the name of the new folder that appears **to rename a file/folder** click on the icon wait 3 seconds and then click on the name Move a File to a Folder 1. Locate the file to move 2. Click hold and drag the file on top of the folder Use Spotlight to find files/folders in your computer using a keyword (remember spotlight will search the name of the file AND the contents within a file) 1. Click the magnifying glass on the top right 2. Type in a word or two that will help locate your file 3. Click "Show All" at the top of your list to see a window displaying the results of the search 4. If needed click view more under the documents heading 5. choose which file to move or open New way of storing files/emails LEAVE IT - there is plenty of space Use Spotlight or a search tool to filter through your files/emails to find what you are looking for Managing your dock (icons on the dock are only a LINK to the original somewhere else in your computer) -Remove an icon - click hold and drag it off the dock -Add an icon - click hold and drag it onto the dock, the icons will make space for your new item -Find Application - click the GO menu and then click Applications ***Remember***Applications on the left side and files and folders on the right Jason Dare Computer Trainer 415/240.4843 learn@sfct.net 1617 Balboa St. San Francisco, CA 94121 www.sfct.net