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. 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

Click the Start button, point to All Programs, click Accessories, and then click WordPad. If WordPad is already open, click the New button on the toolbar, click Rich Text Document, and ...

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