Move Multiple Files Into a New Folder in Mac Os X Lion

Apple’s newest release of the Mac operating system, OS X Lion 10.7, offers hundreds of new features and enhancements that make interacting with the OS easier. Many of these enhancements have been made specifically to the Finder, the one core app that has more than likely received the most requests for improvements. This article will walk you through the process of moving multiple files into a new folder in Mac OS X Lion.

Steps

  1. Launch Finder and navigate to the files you want to move into a new folder.
  2. Select the files. You can hold “shift” and click the first and last file to select a group of files, or hold “command” and click to select individual files. Alternatively, press “command + A” to select all files.
  3. Right click any of the select files.
  4. Select “New Folder with Selection” from the context menu.
  5. All selected files will be moved in the created folder.

Tips

  • Swipe between pages of apps in Launchpad by clicking and holding your mouse while making a swiping gesture left or right, or use a two finger gesture on your trackpad.
  • You can open Launchpad in OS X Lion using custom shortcuts or hot corners by setting them in System Preferences.

Warnings

  • OS X Lion is only available as a downloadable upgrade through the Mac App Store.

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