====== Applications Folder ======

When new software is installed on your Mac it lands in the **Applications Folder**. Sometimes it also makes a shortcut on your dock, but some software won't.  Here we will show you three options on how to access these apps.

===== Option 1 =====

Click on the **Finder** icon on your dock.

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In the **Finder** window that opens select **Applications** on the left hand side.

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You will now see the folder that contains all of your installed applications.

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===== Option 2 =====

Click on the **Finder** icon on your dock.

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Along the menu bar at the top of your screen select the **Go** menu.

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In the **Go** menu select **Applications**

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You will now see the folder that contains all of your installed applications.

===== Option 3 =====

In the top right corner of your screen click the **Magnifying glass** icon. This will open **Spotlight**. **Spotlight** can instantly search your computer for Apps and Documents based on name or information contained in the document.

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In the window that opens type the name of the application you want to use. In this example I will use **Word**.

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Click on the application or press **enter** and it will open. 


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