WordPad

WordPad

WordPad is a simple word processor.

WordPad and Microsoft Word both claim .RTF extension.

Rich text format (RTF) allows the exchange of text files between different word processors in different OS.

To start WordPad:

Ø      Start → Programs → Accessories → WordPad

Ø      Start → run → type “WordPad” & press enter.

To show/hide Toolbar, format bar, ruler, status bar:

1. Go to view menu.

2. Put or remove the tick mark from required above items.

Methods for selecting the text:

1. One word = Double click any where inside the required word.

2. One paragraph = Triple click any where inside the required paragraph.

3. One line = single click just in front of required line.

4. Required text: Click the left mouse button either in initial or final point of the text and drag it up to destination and release it.

5. Whole document = Press ctrl+A key. Or, go to edit menu and click on select all.

Deleting required text:

1. First select required text.

2. Then press either Delete or, Backspace key.

Saving your work:

After finishing your work,

1. Go to file menu.

2. Click on save.

Or, Direct click on save icon on the toolbar.

Or, Direct press Ctrl + S key.

To close and exit from WordPad

Some useful shortcuts:

ctrl+N open new document

ctrl+O open saved documents

ctrl+S save the current documents

ctrl+C copy the selected item

ctrl+X cut the selected item

ctrl+V paste the selected item

ctrl+Z undo changes

ctrl+Y redo changes

ctrl+P print documents

Accessories & Multimedia:

Media Player:

Click on start Button→ All Programe →Accessories → Multimedia → Media player

Go to file menu → open → browse →choose CD or any drive to choose required media files to play.

Click on open → ok

Calculator:

Click on start button → Program → Accessories → Calculator