On the iMac, how do I change my password?

Sorry it sounds like a stupi question but I desperately need to know how! PLEASE HELP GUYS

System Preferences>Users>Click the Lock at the bottom left corner>Enter original password on the right spot and make a new one
Definetly works Grace.

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Restart the computer and after the chime press and hold down the COMMAND and R keys until the menu screen appears. Alternatively, restart the computer and after the chime press and hold down the OPTION key until the boot manager screen appears. Select the Recovery HD and click on the downward pointing arrow button.
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