HT4859 how do i back up files on my imac to my icloud account?

i have the extended size for icloud (pay extra a year)...but i need it to save data from my imac that is NOT on itunes.....

Here is further info to Winston's post.  iCloud back-up is for IOS devices
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4859
Back-up for OSX devices is best done through Timemachine and an external HD or Time Capsule.
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