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You can often identify different data file types by looking at the file’s
extension
(the part of the file name following the last period). For example, a document
file might have a .DOC extension and a spreadsheet file might have an .XLS
extension.
To find files using Find or Search:
1
In Windows XP, click
Start
, then click
Search
. The
Search Results
window
opens.
- OR -
In Windows 98, Windows Me, or Windows 2000, click
Start
,
Find
or
Search
,
then click
For Files or Folders
. The
Search Results
window opens.
2
Use Windows Find or Search to locate data files by file name or file type.
For help on finding files, click
Help
, then click
Help and Support Center
or
Help Topics.
For more information, see
“Searching for files” on page 48
File type
File usually ends in...
Documents
.DOC, .TXT, .RTF, .HTM, .HTML, .DOT
Spreadsheets
.XLS, .XLT, .TXT
Pictures
.JPG, .BMP, .GIF, .PDF, .PCT, .TIF, .PNG, .EPS
Movies
.MPEG, .MPG, .AVI, .GIF, .MOV
Sound and Music
.WAV, .CDA, .MP3, .MID, .MIDI, .WMA
Help and
Support
For more information about finding files in Windows XP,
click
Start
, then click
Help and Support
.
Type the keyword
searching for files
in the HelpSpot
Search
box
, click the arrow, then
click the
Full-text Search Matches
button.
Summary of Contents for 310 S
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Page 20: ...12 Chapter 1 Checking Out Your Gateway Computer www gateway com ...
Page 32: ...24 Chapter 2 Getting Started www gateway com ...
Page 64: ...56 Chapter 4 Windows Basics www gateway com ...
Page 74: ...66 Chapter 5 Using the Internet www gateway com ...
Page 110: ...102 Chapter 6 Using Multimedia www gateway com ...
Page 130: ...122 Chapter 7 Customizing Your Computer www gateway com ...
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Page 220: ...212 Chapter 12 Troubleshooting www gateway com ...
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