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There are two ways to locate files on your computer. You can use the \application{Search for Files} tool in the \menu{Applications} menu, under \menu{Accessories}. You can also use the \menu{Places} menu on the top panel. See the section below about the \seclink{sec:nautilus} for more details.

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\marginnote{You should open the example content to see how different types of files are displayed in Ubuntu.}

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Just as Windows has Windows Explorer and Mac \acronym{OS~X} has Finder to browse files and folders, Ubuntu uses the \application{Nautilus} file browser by default. We will now look at the features offered in \application{Nautilus}.

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\textit{Menubar:} The menubar is located at the top of the window. These menus allow you to modify the layout of the browser, navigate, bookmark commonly used folders and files, and view hidden folders and files.

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\textit{Toolbar:} The toolbar has tools for navigation and a tool to make the contents of the window larger or smaller. A drop-down list gives you the option of switching the view from \menu{Icon View} to \menu{List View} or \menu{Compact View}. The search icon (which looks like a magnifying glass) open a field so you can search for a file by name.

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\marginnote{Note that you can easily view hidden files by clicking \menu{View \then Show Hidden Files}, or alternatively by pressing \keystroke{Ctrl+H}. Hiding files with a dot (.) is \textbf{not} a security measure\dash instead it provides a way of keeping your folders organized and tidy.} To create a new folder from within \application{Nautilus} click \menu{File \then Create Folder}, then name the folder that appears by replacing the default ``untitled folder'' with your desired label (\eg, ``Personal Finances''). You can also create a new folder by pressing \keystroke{Ctrl+Shift+N}, or by right-clicking in the file browser window and selecting \button{Create Folder} from the popup menu (this action will also work on the desktop). If you wish to hide certain folders or files, place a dot (.) in front of the name (\ie, ``.Personal Finances'').

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\marginnote{You can also use the keyboard shortcuts \keystroke{Ctrl+C} and \keystroke{Ctrl+V} to copy and paste files and folders.} You can copy files or folders in \application{Nautilus} by clicking \menu{Edit\then Copy}, or by right-clicking on the item and selecting \button{Copy} from the popup menu. When using the \button{Edit} menu in \application{Nautilus}, make sure you've selected the file or folder you want to copy first (by left-clicking on it once).

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To move a file or folder, select the item you want to move then click \menu{Edit \then Cut}. Navigate to your desired location, then click \menu{Edit \then Paste}.\marginnote{In the Nautilus \button{Edit} menu, you will also find the \button{Copy To} and \button{Move To} buttons. These can be used to copy or move items to common locations, and can be useful if you are using \textbf{panes} (see below). Note that it is unnecessary to use \button{Paste} when using these options.} As with the copy command above, you can also perform this action using the right-click menu, and it will work for multiple files or folders at once. An alternative way to move a file or folder is to click on the item, and then drag it to the new location.

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Opening multiple \application{Nautilus} windows can be useful for dragging files and folders between locations. The option of \emph{tabs} is also available in \application{Nautilus}, as well as the use of {panes}.\marginnote{When dragging items between \application{Nautilus} windows, tabs or panes, a small symbol will appear over the mouse cursor to let you know which action will be performed when you release the mouse button. A plus sign (+) indicates you are about to copy the item, whereas a small arrow means the item will be moved. The default action will depend on the locations you are using.} When browsing a folder in \application{Nautilus}, to open a second window select \menu{New Window} from the \menu{File} menu. This will open a new window, allowing you to drag files and folders between two locations. To open a new tab, click \menu{File \then New Tab}. A new row will appear above the space used for browsing your files containing two tabs\dash both will display the directory you were originally browsing. You can click these tabs to switch between them, and click and drag files or folders between tabs the same as you would between windows. You can also open a second pane in Nautilus so you can see two locations at once without having to switch between tabs or windows. To open a second pane, click \menu{View \then Extra Pane}, or alternatively press \keystroke{F3} on your keyboard. Again, dragging files and folders between panes is a quick way to move or copy items.

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Use the \button{Orientation} drop-down box to select where you want the panel to be located, and underneath this you can set the desired width (in pixels). Note that the smallest width allowed is 20 pixels.