Module Learning Area

: Word Utility - WordPad (1) : 2. (WordPad) : 2.1 Introduction of WordPad

Learning Outcome

: 2.1.1 To start, save, open and close a document in the WordPad.

Module Objective

: At the end of the learning process, pupils will be able to: 1. start the WordPad 2. save in the WordPad 3. open a document in the WordPad 4. close a document in the WordPad 5. colour the steps to start the WordPad.

1. Steps to start the WordPad Step 1 Step 2 : Click : Click All Programs, choose Accessories, and then choose

WordPad. A display as shown below will appear.

Display on windows XP

Display on windows98

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2. Steps to save the WorPad Activity : Teacher asks pupils to type abcd like the example in Picture 2.

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Step 1

: Click File at the menu bar, pull down File menu will be displayed. Then click Save.

Step 2

: A pull down Save As menu will appear as shown in Picture 3.

Picture 3

Picture 4 Make sure My Document folder will appear at Save in box. Step 3 : When My Document appears like the example below, type a filename at the file name box. Example: File name abc Step 4 Step 5 : Click Save : Close the file with File and choose Exit.

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3. Steps to open a document Step 1 : Open document/file as you have learned. Click File at the menu bar. Step 2 : A pull down Open menu will appear. Click Open

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Step 3

: Make sure My Document folder appears at the Look in box.

Step 4 Step 5

: Click once at abc : Click Open or double click file abc