How to Copy, Move and Rename Files and Folders
You can copy, move, or rename files and folders from any window or dialog
box that contains folder and/or file icons (or lists folders and/or files)
to any other window or dialog box that contains folder and/or file icons
(or lists folders and/or files). This can be a Microsoft Explorer window
or a Word 2000 (or 97) "Open" dialog box, for example.
How
to Move or Copy a File
Microsoft Office Example
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In the Microsoft Office 2000 (or 97) program where the file to be moved
or copied is located, click the Open button on the Standard Toolbar.
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Locate and click the name of the file you want to move or copy.
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Right-click the mouse (i.e., click the secondary button on your mouse).
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One the shortcut, pop-up menu that appears, select Cut (to move
the file) or Copy (to copy the file).
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Locate and choose the folder where you want to move or copy the file.
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Move the mouse pointer to the file/folder area of the dialog box and right-click
(i.e., click the secondary button on the mouse).
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On the shortcut, pop-up menu that appears, select Paste to place
the file in the selected folder.
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To get out of the "Open" dialog box (without opening a file), click the
Cancel
button.
Please note that the right-click cut/copy-and-paste procedure is the same
no matter what file/folder window you're in.
"Send to Floppy" Shortcut
To copy a file to a floppy disk, follow Steps 1-3 (above), then click Send
to on the pop-up menu and select 3-1/2" floppy (A:) from the
cascading menu that appears.
How
to Rename a File
Microsoft Office Example
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In the Microsoft Office 2000 (or 97) program where the file you want to
rename is located, click the Open button on the Standard Toolbar.
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Locate and click the name of the file you want to rename.
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Right-click the mouse (i.e., click the secondary button on your mouse).
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One the shortcut, pop-up menu that appears, select Rename.
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Type a new file name (replacing the highlighted, boxed file name).
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To get out of the "Open" dialog box (without opening a file), click the
Cancel
button.
Please note that the right-click cut/copy-and-paste procedure is
the same no matter what file/folder window you're in.
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