How to Save Documents on a Mac Computer

When you create a document or another type of file on the Mac, save the file on the computer. Files are saved on the Mac through the application's File menu. Two options for saving a file are available through the File menu: "Save" and "Save As." The first time the file is saved, both options behave the same way. After the file is saved with a file name, the Save As option enables you to save the file with a different name or in a different location.

1. Open an application, such as a word processing program, on the Mac. Create a document or file.
2. Click the "File" option, usually located on the left side of the top navigation bar in most Mac applications. The File menu displays.
3. Click the "Save" or "Save As" option from the File menu. The first time you save a file, both options work the same way. A Save File dialog box opens.
4. Type a name for the file into the "File Name" field, and then click the "Where" drop-down box and navigate to the location where the file will be saved. Click the "Desktop" option to save the file on your desktop.
5. Click the "Save" button. The file is saved on the Mac computer.

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