You Try It!

Please print this page and follow the step-by-step instructions in order to practice the essential skills from the Mac Basics tutorial. Refer to the tutorial for specific instructions to aid you in completing this hands-on activity.

Create a documents folder if you don't already have one

  1. Determine if you already have a "Documents" folder by following the next two steps.
  2. From the desktop, choose the "File" pull-down menu.
  3. Select "Find" and type "Documents."
  4. If you do not have a documents folder, create one by following the next steps.
  5. Click "File."
  6. Choose "New Folder."
  7. When the folder appears, replace the highlighted text with "Documents."

Create a "Download" folder within your "Documents" folder

  1. Navigate to your "Documents" folder and open(double click) it .
  2. Click "File."
  3. Choose "New Folder."
  4. When the folder appears, replace the highlighted text with "Download."