How do you save documents to a specific folder in Mac OS X?

Question

When I save documents on my Macbook Pro, I get a menu that lets me save to: Desktop, Microsoft HD, Documents, Recent Folders, but doesn't let me choose exactly which folder I want to save it in. Instead, I usually have to save a document to my Desktop and then drag it into the folder I want (e.g. Documents --> School --> Chemistry). This takes much too long. Any ideas on how to get it so that when I save, I get a menu that lets me navigate directly to the specific folder I want?

Thanks!

Answer 1

Hi debryc,

When you hit the File > Save As menu command, you get the drop down save dialog box. Right next to the Save As: text field (to the right of where you type your name) is a little arrow button. You click on that and the Save dialog box expands so that you can save where ever you want.

You can even click on the list view button or columns view button, which ever method you prefer to maneuver around your hard drive. There's even the side files for quick access (just like on the regular finder) There's even a "New Folder" button so that you can create your file in it's own folder.

I hope that this helps.

--Rick

Answer 2

didja ever notice the disks and certain folder on the left of the dialog?

you can add your favorite folders to that list! it's in the finder, just drag a folder into the left column, and it's 1 click away from MOST save dialogs!