Word
Simple Editing Launch an editing application or a word-processor and create a file
Start - All programs - Accessories - for Word and Notepad in Windows 7 - below
WordPad. The WordPad is like a cut down free version
of Microsoft Word. It is supplied free with Windows and is located in
the Accessories group within the Start menu. It is not nearly as sophisticated
as Word, but is useful for creating simple documents and can even allow
you to use pictures with your text.
Text manipulation features include
The ability to change the color and font attributes
paragraph manipulation and indentation control
define tabs
insert date’ feature.
Full print preview
A case-sensitive ‘find’.
To start WordPad
Click on the Start button
Move the mouse pointer to Programs and select Accessories from the sub-menu
Click on WordPad, as illustrated.
To enter text into WordPad · Simply start typing! WordPad opens
up with a blank document by default.
To save a WordPad file · From the File drop down menu,
select Save, which displays the Save As dialog box · OR click on
the Save icon. · In the Save In section, select the location you
wish to save the file to (i.e. on your local hard disk(s), on a USB stick,
or on a network drive). Clicking on the down arrow next to the Save In
section will display a drop down list.
Enter the file name as required.· By default, the file is saved
in Word 6 format. If you wish to save it in a different format, click
on the drop down arrow next to the Save as type box to display the following
drop down list. · Click on the Save button to save the file.
To create a new document within WordPad · Either from the File
drop down menu select the New commandOR click on the New icon. ·
The New dialog box will be displayed as illustrated. · Select the
required format (or simply use the Word 6 default) and then click on the
OK button.
To open an existing WordPad file · Either from the File drop down menu select the Open commandOR click on the Open icon. The Open dialog box will be displayed as illustrated. · As when saving a file, select the correct location and enter a file name. Click on the Open button.