Lecture6

3.1 Using the Application
3.1.1 First Steps with Word Processing
3.1.1.1 Open (and close) a word processing application.
To start Word using the Windows Start menu
• Click on the Start icon to display the Start menu and then click on the
Microsoft Word icon.To close the Word program
• Click on the Close icon displayed at the top right of the Microsoft Word
windowIf you have not saved your work, a dialog box will be displayed which asks
you if you wish to save your changes. Make your choice from one of the
following:Yes: Saves the changes and exits the program.
No: Does not save the changes and exits the program. Choosing No will lose
any work which you have done since you last saved the file3.1.1.2 Open one, several documents.
To open a file
• Click on the Open icon and from the dialog box displayed select the required
fileUse the Look in drop down menu to select the drive or folder which contains
the file you want.
• To open the file you require either double click on the file name
OR select the file name by clicking on it, and then click on the Open button.
Opening a file from a diskette (floppy disk)
• Click on the Open icon and a dialog box is displayedClick on the down arrow to the right of the Look in section.
• From the list displayed select 3½ Floppy (A:Select the required file and then click on the Open button.