Microsoft Windows Vista On Demand, Second Edition

Chapter 2. Working with Windows Programs

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• Start and Exit a Program

• Change the Way a Program Starts

• Use Windows Accessories

• Create a Document

• Edit and Format Text

• Set Paragraph Tab and Indents

• Preview and Print a Document

• Save and Close a Document

• Share Information Among Programs

• Insert and Edit Information

• Link and Update Information

• Insert Special Characters

• Calculate Numbers

• Run Commands

• Play Games

• Play Internet Games

• Run Older Programs

• Quit a Program Not Responding

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Introduction

Now that you know how to work with the graphical elements that make Windows Vista work, you’re ready to work with programs. A program is software you use to accomplish a specific task, such as word processing or managing files on your computer. ...