Save a fileWhile you are working in a file, you should save it frequently to avoid losing data unexpectedly due to a power failure or other problem. | | | | 1.
| Click the File menu, and then click Save. If the program you're using doesn't have a File menu or you can't find the Save command, you might need to check the information that came with that program. | | 2.
| If you are working in a new file and this is the first time you are saving it, type a name for the file in the File name box, and then click Save. |
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 | To choose where to save a file | | By default, most programs save a file in a logical location for files of its type (for example, picture files are usually saved in the Pictures folder). If you prefer, you can specify a different location in which to save the file. | | | | 1.
| Click the File menu, and then click Save As. | | 2.
| In the Save As dialog box, click Browse Folders to display the Navigation pane. | | 3.
| Do one of the following: | • | In the Navigation pane, click the folder that you want to save the file to. | | • | In the Address bar, click an arrow next to a folder name, and then click the folder you want to save to. | | • | In the Address bar, type the full path to the folder you want to save to (for example, C:\Users\Public). |
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| In the File name box, type a name for the file, and then click Save. |
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Path
A sequence of folders (directories) that leads to a specific file or folder. A backslash is used to separate each folder in the path. For example, the path to a file called invoice.txt might be C:\Documents\July\invoice.txt.
Default
A predefined setting. You can accept the default option settings, or you can change them to suit your own preferences.
Program
A set of instructions that a computer uses to perform a specific task, such as word processing, accounting, or data management. Also called an application.
Navigation pane __elbasuer__ Navigation pane
The area on the left side of a folder window. It displays an expandable list of folders that are contained within the current folder, as well as favorite links and saved searches.
File
A collection of information that is stored on a computer under a single name. A file can be a text document, a picture, a program, and so on. Files typically have a three-letter file name extension that helps to indicate the type (for example, picture files are often saved in JPEG format and have the file name extension .jpg).
Tag
A custom file property that you create to help find and organize your files.
Location
Any disk drive, folder, or other place in which you can store files and folders. Programs will commonly ask you to choose a location to save a file.
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