My New Mac, Lion Edition

Copying a File or Folder

The most straightforward way to copy a file or folder is to use the Edit menu’s Copy and Paste commands. Here’s how:

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

2. Open the folder that contains the file or folder you want to copy.

3. Click to select the file(s) or folder(s) you want to copy. (Hold down the key as you click to select multiple files and folders.)

4. Select Edit ▸ Copy, or press -C.

5. Open the folder in which you want to store the copy or copies of your selected file(s) or folder(s).

6. Select Edit ▸ Paste, or ...