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How to Find a File on a Mac. Apple computers are renowned for being simple to use, as this
exercise in searching for a lost file demonstrates. You will need An Apple computer and a mac
os x operating system. Step 1. Click on the magnifying glass icon found along the top
strip in the upper right hand corner of your screen. Step 2. Open the Spotlight window
and type the file name or some part of it there. Step 3. Read the drop down menu that
appears. Categories such as "Definition," "Documents," "Folders," and "Messages" on
the left list their contents on the right. Spotlight is not case sensitive and will instantly
attempt to connect anything in your computer that might contain a clue. Step 4. Pass your
cursor over “Top Hit” or any files on the list. When the yellow dialogue box appears,
it displays the path back to the file you need. Step 5. Click on the file you’re searching
for, which opens up on the desktop, or scan the folders, which reveal their paths. Click
and a finder box locating the folder and file will open on the desktop. You can make files
easier to find by marking them with a project name or tag. Step 6. Highlight the hard drive
icon for your files or your assigned category under “Places,” if you’re unable to
find them any other way. Open folders and files here one by one. Did you know Apple
Computer took its name from Apple Corps, the Beatles' company.