How do I move an app from my desktop or system preference or finder onto the background?

Like the question says how do  I move an app of mine from my doc or finder onto the main screen of my MBA. I am following the instructions but it is just not happenning.

Diablo7 wrote:
Thank s again for the posts. What I wanted to know was is the finder the most important item for you on the mac. As in how often do you use it.
I basically use the Finder everytime I am on my computer.  The items stored in my Dock are my odds & ends apps except for my browser.
For me navigating the mac is like going to a foriegn country and not knowing the language.
I know the feeling.  I came from OS 9.x straight to OS 10.4.  Talk about culture shock!
What has gotten me through it was my Rosetta Stone - The Missing Manuals.  I have purchased these books through each OS upgrades.  These books are my Bible.
The following reference book:  OS X Mountain Lion: The Missing Manual - David Pogue .  This book is very easy reading, non technichal & non geeky.  I strongly recommend this book as it takes you step-by-step through Mountain Lion. 
How long did it take you to learn to navigate the mac?
Approximately 6 months as I was coming from Microsoft directly to OS 8.6.   In my mind, the Mac OS was the direct opposite of Microsoft.  I was clicking on the left side of the window when I should have been clicking on the right.
Learning OS X took me about 1 1/2 years.  Huge learning curve for me.  Matter of fact, I am still learning.  Still looking for those Easter Eggs. 
Other resources:
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT2477  Mac Basics: The essentials
New to Macs/My First Mac
There is Apple’s own Knowledge Base Articles:  http://support.apple.com/kb/index?page=search 
The OS Help Menu.
Apple’s troubleshooting website:  Mac 101

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