KiCAD Guide2
Placing a Part
On the right toolbar, click on the button for "Place Component":
Click somewhere on the schematic.
The component selection window should pop up. Click "by Lib Browser":
The library browser window should pop up. Click "device""
A list of components should appear in the library browser window. Scroll down and click "R" (resistor):
Exit the library browser window. Click somewhere on the schematic where you want to place the component.