Chapter 3. File Management

File Management

In Mac OS, you use the Finder to organize and manage your files. You can:

  1. Rename items.

  2. Create folders to store related items.

  3. Move items stored on disk to organize them so they’re easy to find and back up.

  4. Copy items to other disks to back them up or share them with others.

  5. Delete items you no longer need.

✓ Tip

  • If you’re brand new to Mac OS, be sure to read the information in Chapter 2 before working with this chapter. That chapter contains information and instructions about techniques that are used throughout this chapter.

Mac OS X Disk Organization

Like most other computer operating systems, Mac OS X uses a hierarchical filing system (HFS) to organize and store files, including system files, applications, and ...

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