How to move the Documents folder to another HD

I'll be installing a second HD by removing the DVD and want to move some folders to that drive.
I would like to move Downloads and Documents folders.
Thanks in advance,
JoaoBra

Thanks Arthur for your reply.
My english is not that good, so I'll try to explain what I'm affraid of.
If doing so, all the programs will recognize as the "System known" folder?
I mean: If I click to save a text document, will the system recognize as the correct (default) folder?
Tia,
JoaoBra

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