Adding a File or Folder to the Desktop

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

To Move a File or Folder to the Desktop

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

1. Open a Nautilus window.

2. In the view pane, display the file or folder that you want to move.

3. Drag the file or folder to the desktop. The icon for the file or folder is moved to the desktop. 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 object, then choose Paste Files.

To Copy a File or Folder to the Desktop

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

1. Open a Nautilus window.

2. In the view pane, display the file or folder that you want to move.

3. Press-and-hold Ctrl, then drag the file or folder to the desktop. An icon for the file or folder is added to the desktop. 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 object, then choose Paste Files.

To Create a Folder Object on the Desktop

To create a folder object, right-click on the desktop to open the Desktop menu. Choose New Folder. An untitled folder is added to the desktop. 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.