Adding a File or Folder to the Desktop Background

The following sections describe how you can add file objects and folder objects to the desktop background.

To Move a File or Folder to the Desktop Background

You can move a file or folder from the file manager to the desktop background. To move a file or folder to the desktop background, perform the following steps:

1. Open a file manager window.

2. Display the file or folder that you want to move.

3. Drag the file or folder to the desktop background. The icon for the file or folder is moved to the desktop background. The file or folder is moved to your Desktop directory.

   Alternatively, select the file or folder, then choose Edit -> Cut Files. Right-click on any desktop background object, then choose Paste Files.

To Copy a File or Folder to the Desktop Background

You can copy a file or folder from the file manager to the desktop background. To copy a file or folder to the desktop background, perform the following steps:

1. Open a file manager window.

2. Display the file or folder that you want to move.

3. Press-and-hold Ctrl, then drag the file or folder to the desktop background. An icon for the file or folder is added to the desktop background. The file or folder is copied to your Desktop directory.

   Alternatively, select the file or folder, then choose Edit -> Copy Files. Right-click on any desktop background object, then choose Paste Files.

To Create a Folder Object on the Desktop Background

To create a folder object, right-click on the desktop background to open the Desktop menu. Choose Create Folder. An untitled folder is added to the desktop background. Type the name of the new folder, then press Return. The folder is displayed with the new name. The new folder resides in your Desktop directory.