SAVING GRAPHICS

Copyright free graphic files from the Internet may be saved and used in many different programs including PowerPoint, Word, Excel and on web pages.   It is a good idea to document the copyright status of the graphic by printing a copy of the page where the graphic is found, as well as, the page that indicates that the graphic is free to use. 

 

 To create a folder to store graphic files: 

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Double click > My Computer

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Double click > choose place you want to place graphic

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Select > File (OR right click) > New >Folder

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Right click > New Folder, Select Rename

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Rename the folder Graphics

To Download and save the file to your computer:

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Locate the graphic to be saved, right click on it

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From the "Pop-up" menu, click > "Save Image As" or "Save Picture As"  

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Type in a descriptive name for the graphic to be saved 

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Choose the "Graphics" folder on your "H" drive or APPS D

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Click Save