Windows 7 / Getting Started

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Creating a Document

A document is a file you create using a word processing program, such as a letter, memo, or resume. When you start WordPad, a blank document appears in the work area, known as the document window, along with a Ribbon, similar to Microsoft Office 2007, at the top. The Ribbon with two tabs-Home and View-allows you to quickly select document related commands. You can enter information to create a new document and save the result in a file, or you can open an existing file and save the document with changes. As you type, text moves, or wraps, to a new line when the previous one is full.

Create a Document

1. Click the Start button, point to All Programs, click Accessories, and then click WordPad.
   If WordPad is already open, clickthe WordPad button, and then click New.
2. Type your text.
3. Press Enter when you want to start a new paragraph.

Change the Page Setup

1. Click the Wordpad button, and then click Page setup.
2. Specify the paper size and source.
3. Specify the page orientation, either portrait or landscape.
4. Specify the page margins.
5. Click OK.

Open an Existing Document from Within a Program

1. Click the Wordpad button, and then click Open.
2. Click the Files name list arrow, and then click the file type you want to open.
3. Use the Navigation pane to navigate to the folder from which you want to open the file.
4. Click the document you want to open.
5. Click Open.

Open a Recent Document from the Start Menu or Taskbar

1. Click the Start button, and then point to the program or right-click the program on the taskbar.
2. Click the recently opened document you want to re-open.

Tip: You can remove recently used documents from a jump list.. Rightclick the Start button, click Properties, click the Start Menu tab, clear the privacy related check boxes, and then click OK.