Adding FirstClass items to the Desktop - Humber College

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Introduction

The FirstClass desktop works very similar to the desktop on your computer. It is designed to hold icons that can quickly launch programs as well as it can store files that can quickly be opened from it as well. Many teachers have been known to store important files on the desktop so they can be easily accessed anywhere by simply opening up FirstClass. This help document will show you how to add files and shortcuts to FirstClass programs to your desktop as well as some tips to modify its appearance.

Adding FirstClass items to the Desktop

While using FirstClass sometimes you may want to add an item to the desktop so you can easily see it and use it. To add a FirstClass item to the desktop follow these steps:

1.Navigate to the item you want on the desktop. 2.Right-click on the item to bring up a menu. 3.When the menu appears find the Add to Desktop option and click

it. 4.The FirstClass item will now appear on your desktop.

You can also add items to your desktop by using the Add to Desktop button in the toolbar at the top of the window.

Adding Outside Files to the FirstClass Desktop

FirstClass also allows you to add files outside of the FirstClass program. This can be especially useful because it can work like a backup for files and if you don't have a flash drive it allows you to carry the files anywhere you go because you can just open up FirstClass and download it from there. To add outside files to the FirstClass desktop follow these steps:

1. Make sure you are on the FirstClass desktop. 2. Make sure the file you want to add is closed. 3. Click the File menu. 4. From the menu that appears find and click the Upload option. 5. A new window will appear asking you to navigate and find the file you

want to upload. 6. When you have found the file click the Open button to add the file to the FirstClass

desktop.

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You can add files another way as well. If you want to skip the menus you can simply just drag the file from your computer to FirstClass as well.

Important Note: Adding files from your computer adds up to the amount of space FirstClass gives you to store emails, files etc. Be careful when adding files. You can check by looking at the Space Free indicator at the top of the window.

Modifying the FirstClass Desktop

FirstClass does not force you to stick with the desktop layout you were first given. You can modify and change many things about it including the size of the icons, the colour of them, what they look like, etc. This section will walk you through how to modify various parts of the FirstClass desktop.

Changing the Desktop Background

To change the background of your desktop follow these steps: 1. Make sure you are on the desktop in FirstClass. 2. Click the View menu. 3. From the menu that appears click the Change View Properties... option. 4. A new window will appear. 5. Click on the Background tab from the four tabs provided. 6. A new area will appear where you can change the background.

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7. Use the Image drop-down menu to choose the image you want as your background.

8. When you are satisfied with the picture you have chosen click Apply to save the changes.

9. Click OK to close the window.

Changing the FirstClass Desktop Icon Size

To learn how to change the size of the icons on your desktop please refer to the other help document that outlines the steps for you.

Changing an Icon's Image/Name

Sometimes you may want to change the default icon FirstClass uses for an icon on your desktop. FirstClass allows you to change the look of any icon you add to your desktop by following these steps:

1. Make sure you are on the desktop in FirstClass. 2. Find the icon you want to change and right-click it. 3. A menu will appear. 4. From that menu click the Properties... option. 5. A new window will appear providing information about the particular icon you clicked on. 6. To change the icon's name use the text box provided. 7. To change the icon's image click on the image. 8. A pop-up window will appear with all the different images you can choose from. 9. Click the image that you want the icon to have. 10. The images will disappear and you will be back at

the original window. 11. Click OK to save the changes and close the window.

Changing the Overall Display of the Desktop

You can change the overall display of the desktop such as how the icons are shown and the text used by following these steps:

1. Make sure you are on the desktop in FirstClass. 2. Click the View menu. 3. From the menu that appears click the Change View Properties... option. 4. A new window will appear. 5. Make sure you have the Display tab open. 6. From this window will are able to now change different things for how the desktop

looks. A. Display Format: This drop-down menu will let you choose between four

different views to display your desktop in.

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B. Font: Changing things in this area will allow you to change the default size of the text in the icons on the desktop, their default colour as well as a specific font.

C. Gridlines: As the name suggests, this area lets you add gridlines to your desktop so that you can turn it into almost a graph paper look.

7. When you are satisfied with the changes you have made click Apply to save the changes.

8. Click OK to close the window.

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