STEP FIVE (Where to Save Your File)


Apple has done something (on your behalf) to help you quickly find the files you create. If you look in that Save window (see the previous step), you'll see the word "Where" with a pop-up menu next to it. By default, Apple saves all the documents you create in a folder called "Documents." This folder is similar to one you'd use in a traditional filing cabinet. For example, in a traditional filing cabinet, you don't just open the drawer, drop another sheet in, and close the drawer, right? Instead you sort everything into separate, named folders. Well, your Mac works the same way. It puts all your documents into a folder named "Documents." That way, when you ask yourself the question, "Where did I save that letter?" you'll know that it was saved in your Documents folder (we'll look at how to find things in your Documents folder in a few moments). So, basically, this Documents folder is where you want to save documents. Apple has created other folders for saving other sorts of files. For example, there's a Pictures folder for saving your photos, a Music folder for saving music, and a Movies folder for saving movies. Note: I wasn't going to mention this (because doing what I'm about to tell you may cause utter chaos), but if you don't want to save your file in the Documents folder, you can choose a different folder from the Where pop-up menu. Now forget I told you that, as your life will be so much simpler if you keep your documents in the Documents folder. Another note: If you want to see exactly where the file is being saved on your hard disk, click on the down-facing arrow to the far right of the Save As field. This will show you a folder-by-folder breakdown of your hard disk.

Close your file by clicking the red Close button.

Close your file by choosing Close in the File menu.



    Getting Started with Your Mac and Mac OS X Tiger
    Getting Started with Your Mac and Mac OS X Tiger: Peachpit Learning Series
    ISBN: 0321330528
    EAN: 2147483647
    Year: 2006
    Pages: 189
    Authors: Scott Kelby

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