Creating text files using notepad.exe

Creating text files with Notepad is easy:



To create a new text file:
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1. Start Notepad and from the "File" menu, select "Save As".

2. IMPORTANT: In the "Save as type:" box, select "All Files". 

3. In the "File name:" box, type the name you want for your file, e.g. assignment1.txt
   
4. Select the correct drive and folder from the "Save in:" box.

5. Click on the Save button

6. Type in your text.

7. Every now and then select "Save" from the "File" menu
   to make sure you file is safely saved.



To edit an existing text file:
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1. Start Notepad and from the "File" menu, select "Open".

2. IMPORTANT: In the "Files of type:" box, select "All Files".

3. Browse to find your file, the click on its name to highlight it.

4. Click on the Open button

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