How to save a file or a document in a folder on desktop

Files or documents can be saved on your personal computer in many preferred locations; however, for instance, when a user wants to save a file or document in a folder that is located on the desktop, the following steps are applicable.

A file can be created using any of the office applications or application software such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, and many other design programs such as Corel Draw and Print Artist or Publisher.

Loading or launching advanced applications has different methodologies, such as using the keyboard and even the shortcut icons located on the computer desktop or on the taskbar below the display.

Saving a file in a folder on the desktop:

1. Click on file from the main menu or the menu bar
2. Select and click on the Save As button
3. Type a name for your file or document
4. From the left pane, ensure to click on  desktop
5. Select any of the folders located on desktop by applying a single click.
6. Click on the select or Open button to open the selected folder
7. Click on the Save button to save the file or document.

Note that there are other shortcuts that can be used to save a file to a different location on the computer desktop. Meanwhile, in the next lesson, that would be noted with real practical exercise.

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