File Management
File Management
The Finder is the key to organizing your files on your Mac.
Get to Know the Finder
Click the image below to read an article that will help you get to know your computer's Finder.
Organize Your Files
Create and organize your files on your computer just like you would in a filing cabinet.
Create Folders
- Create a new folder by going to the "File" menu and clicking "New Folder". Or, click on the Finder to open a new window, then click on the icon with a circle and three dots. From here, click on "New Folder".
- Name the folder.
- Drag items into the folder, or save items to the folder.
View Files
- View files in a number of convenient styles: as icons, as a list, in columns, or in gallery view.
- View files in a number of convenient orders: by name, kind of file, application, date, size, or tags
Search for Files
- There are a couple ways to search for your files on your Mac:
- Spotlight - Click on the Spotlight button in the top right corner of your desktop, then type in key words to find your file.
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- Finder Search - Click in the search bar in an open Finder window. Type in key words to find your file and select where you would like to search.
Watch the following videos for more information about how to organize and find your files on your Mac.
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Part 3 – (You can stop at 6:10)