Saving "files" is accomplished in the same manner for most programs. While the program is running, go to the "File Menu" and select "Save". Save (brings you to the File Requestor Window (first time only)).

• "Save in"
• "File Name"
• "Save as Type"

After saving your document once, future saves will replace the original document with the one you are currently using. "Save As", brings you back to File Requestor and should be used when you wish to change any of the following:

• "Save in" location
• "File Name"
• "Save as Type"

Hot Tip: (Apple)S can be used to save files

IMPORTANT! If Saving a file for a PC: Click here!

Opening "files" is accomplished in the same manner for most programs. While the program is running, go to the "File Menu" and select "Open". "Open" brings you to the File Requestor Window.

• "Look in" location
• "File Name"
• "Files of Type"
• "Find File" which uses the Finder’s search engine (discussed later)

Hot Tip: (Apple)O can be used to open files

You’ll have better luck finding your files if you organize your desktop and volumes with folders and subfolders. You create folders and subfolders by clicking on the desktop or appropriate volume and selecting "new folder" from the File Menu (or pressing (Apple)N). Files can be moved from folder to folder by using "drag and drop" as follows:

• click and drag to move (going from volume to volume creates copies)
• (option)click and drag to copy
• drag to trashcan to delete TRASHCAN: Items put in the trashcan will remain there until you empty it. You empty it by selecting "Empty Trash" from the "Special" menu.

• Note 1:Locked items won’t allow the trashcan to empty unless you press and hold the option key when emptying the trash.
• Note 2: When deleting items from a network volume, please empty trash before ejecting the network volume.
• "Find": (a.k.a. Sherlock) Found in the File Menu or accessed by pressing (Apple)F, this utities will let you search all local and network volumes for files based on criteria you input such as date created, size, name, etc…

• Views: You can also change the way icons appear and are arranged in your folders by using the View menu. Viewing items as a list, includes additional information such as file size and creation dates.

• Arrange allows you to sort files based on name, date, size, or kind (i.e. Word files vs Excel files, etc.)

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