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How can I type in a new folder once I have created one?

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Right-click the folder, then search 'rename,' then click that, then type what you want and press 'enter.'

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How do you transfer a document into a new folder?

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Click and drag the document onto the folder's icon, then release the mouse button. If the folder is open, click and drag the document into the folder's window and then release the mouse button.

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How do I permanently delete a folder on the desktop on Windows 7?

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You can move it to the recycle bin then, empty the recycle bin by right clicking and then clicking empty recycle bin. In some cases it will allow you to delete it permanently right off the bat just look for the delete option.

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How to customize the folder that you create by using icons?

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Right click on the folder>properties>customize>change icon>select from the pre-listed icons or click on browse to select your own .ico file>click OK. Done.

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How can I move a folder to my desktop?

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Right click then click on copy and go on desktop. Then right click and paste it on the desktop.

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How do I move my new folder on my computer?

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Just press it down while you're dragging your folder and place it where you want it to be.

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How do I create a folder inside another folder?

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Follow the same steps but instead of clicking on the desktop, open the folder and right-click into it.

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What can I name my new folder on my computer?

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Just click on the folder and again click on its name, then type the name or right click on the folder and click on rename. Then type the name.

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How to work cut copy and paste in a computer?

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There are keyboard shortcuts and right click options you can use. For keyboard options, drag on the desired text to be copied, Ctrl X is for cutting it while Ctrl C is for copying it. For pasting click Ctrl V. For using the right click option, select the image or any file by clicking on it, right click on blank space on the screen, and click on Cut/ Copy and then Paste.

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How do I download from the Internet and place information in created folders?

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You first download the files, find them under the downloads folder, then move them to the folder you desire.

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