My New Mac, Snow Leopard Edition, 2nd Edition

Creating Files and Folders

To create a file, you first need to create new data (by typing text or drawing a picture, for example) using a program (such as a word processor or paint program). You then select File ▸ Save to save the file. To create a folder, you have two options:

• Create a new folder in the Save dialog.

• Create a new folder in the Finder window.

Creating a Folder in the Save Dialog

When you save a file for the first time, you will name the file and define where to store it. At this time, you can store a file in an existing folder or create a new folder in which to store the file.

To see how to create a new folder using the Save dialog, do this:

1. Click the Finder icon on the Dock. The Finder window appears.

2. Double-click the TextEdit icon to ...