Computer Proficiency License (CS-001) Lecture 15 Working with Text Editor 1.

Objectives
The objective of this lecture is to provide information about Working with text editor

2. Basic functions
To open a notepad go to Start < All Programs < Accessories < Notepad To save a new file go to File < Save as...

To save the text written (modifications) in already saved file go to File < Save

To save the file in a new location go to File < Save as and save the file with another name. For better understanding, you should consult vu-cpls software available at Virtual University of Pakistan.

3. Summary
In this lecture you have learnt: How to type text in the text editor and how to save the file How to save file with a new name and new location

4. Exercise
Task 1: Open All Programs menu and then click on Accessories. Locate the notepad option. Single click on this icon and carefully drag this icon on to your desktop. This action will create a shortcut of Notepad application on your desktop. You will be able to run Notepad by double clicking this icon in future. Task 2:

Open WordPad from the accessories menu (Hint: Click on Start button, go to All Programs and then Accessories menu). Type any text you like and then press Ctrl and S keys simultaneously from the keyboard. A window will open up; recall what you can do with this window.