Working with Files and Folders

Working with files and folders under Mac OS X is quite similar to working under previous versions.

Under Mac OS X, you can move and copy files and folders as in previous versions of the OS. Just drag the folders or files to where you want them to reside.

To place a copy of an item in a different folder, hold down the Option key while you drag the item. To duplicate an item (make a copy of it in its current location), select it and choose File, Duplicate (or press +D).

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The Columns view is one of the more useful for moving files and folders around because it gives you a good view of the entire hierarchy of the ...

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