Chapter 7

Opening and Saving Files

IN THIS CHAPTER

Bullet Finding files

Bullet Checking out the macOS folder structure

Bullet Saving your document before it’s too late

Bullet Opening icons

This might be the most important chapter in this book. If you don’t understand how to open and save files by using the Open dialog and Save sheets or how to use the file and folder system, you’ll have a heck of a time finding, opening, or saving files.

Technicalstuff A sheet is nothing more than a dialog that is attached to a document window’s title bar and can’t be moved independently from the window itself. Some apps use sheets, which only prevent you from using the active window when they appear; other apps use modal dialogs that prevent you from using any open window. Either way you’ll see the same options.

This chapter is a tonic for finding the file or folder you want. Knowing where your files are is something every Mac user should grok (fully understand). Hang with me and pay attention; everything will soon become crystal clear. ...

Get macOS Monterey For Dummies now with the O’Reilly learning platform.

O’Reilly members experience books, live events, courses curated by job role, and more from O’Reilly and nearly 200 top publishers.