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
If you’ve used a computer before, you know that you need to save your data periodically in case your computer crashes or the power suddenly goes out. Fortunately, Mac OS X 10.7 Lion automatically saves your data as you create it. That way if the computer does crash or the power goes out, you won’t lose any data.
Even though Lion can save your data, you’ll still ...
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