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How do I create a copy of a file?

There are many ways to copy a file in OS X. The simplest way is by control-clicking on a file (or right-clicking if you have a two-button mouse) to open up a context menu, then selecting Copy.

Right Click, Copy

You can then left click somewhere else in the window so that the file is no longer selected, control-click (or right-click with a mouse) , and select Paste Item.

Right-Click, Paste Item

If you want to create a copy of a file or folder in the same location on your hard drive, control-click on it and then select Duplicate.

Right-click, Duplicate

You can also copy a file by using the options under the Edit menu in the Finder (Edit, Copy and Edit, Paste), or keyboard shortcuts (Control + C for Copy and Control + V for Paste).

Edit, Copy or Paste

You can also hold down the Option key while dragging a file to create a copy. A plus sign will appear on the file's icon as you drag it to let you know you are creating a copy.

Additional Websites

Mac 101: The Grand Tour

Mac OS X Hints

University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire: Basics of Working with OS X

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Tech-Ease for Mac is your source for just-in-time answers for classroom technology questions. A companion Tech-Ease for Windows site is also available. This collection is a part of the Educational Technology Clearinghouse and is funded in part by a grant from the Florida Department of Education. Copyright 2008 by the Florida Center for Instructional Technology, College of Education, University of South Florida.

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How do I create a copy of a file? There are many ways to copy a file in OS X. The simplest way is by control-clicking on a file (or right-clicking if you have a two-button mouse) to open up a context menu, then selecting Copy. You can then left click somewhere else in the window so that the file is no longer selected, control-click (or right-click with a mouse) , and select Paste Item. If you want to create a copy of a file or folder in the same location on your hard drive, control-click on it and then select Duplicate. You can also copy a file by using the options under the Edit menu in the Finder (Edit, Copy and Edit, Paste), or keyboard shortcuts (Control + C for Copy and Control + V for Paste). You can also hold down the Option key while dragging a file to create a copy. A plus sign will appear on the file's icon as you drag it to let you know you are creating a copy.			Additional Websites Mac 101: The Grand Tour Mac OS X Hints University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire: Basics of Working with OS X
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