Gateway MX6211b, User Manual

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Working with documents www.gateway.com
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Working with documents
Computer documents include word processing files, spreadsheet files, or other
similar files. The basic methods of creating, saving, opening, and printing a
document apply to most of these types of files.
The following examples show how to create, save, open, and print a document
using Microsoft
®
WordPad. Similar procedures apply to other programs such as
WordPerfect, Microsoft Word, and Microsoft Excel.
For more information about using a program, click Help on its menu bar.
Creating a new document
To create a new document:
1
Click Start , All Programs , Accessories , then click WordPad . Microsoft
WordPad starts and a blank document opens.
2
Begin composing your document. Use the menus and toolbar buttons at
the top of the window to format the document.