Learn How To 1: Save a File in Application SoftwareWhen you use application software, usua...

Learn How To 1: Save a File in Application Software

When you use application software, usually you either will create a new file or modify an existing file. If you turn off your computer or lose electrical power while working on the file, the file will not be retained. In order to retain the file, you must save it. To save a new file, you must complete several tasks:

1. Initiate an action indicating you want to save the file, such as selecting Save on the File menu.

2. Designate where the file should be stored. This includes identifying both the device (such as drive C) and the folder or library.

3. Specify the name of the file.

4. Click the Save button to save the file. Tasks 2 through 4 normally can be completed using a dialog box such as the one shown in Figure.

Figure

If you close a program prior to saving a new or modified file, the program may display a dialog box asking if you want to save the file. If you click the Yes button, a modified file will be saved using the same file name in the same location. Saving a new file requires that you complete tasks 2 through 4.

Exercise

1a. Start the WordPad program from the Accessories list in the All Programs list. Type Saving a file is the best insurance against losing work.

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1b. Click the Save button on the Quick Access Toolbar. What dialog box is displayed? Where will the file be saved? What is the default file name? If you wanted to save the file on the desktop, what would you do? Click the Cancel button in the dialog box. Submit your answers to your instructor.

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1c. Click the Close button in the WordPad window. What happened? Click the Yes button in the WordPad dialog box. What happened? Connect a USB flash drive to one of the computer's USB ports. Select the USB flash drive as the location for saving the file. Save the file with the name, Chapter 3 Learn How To 1. What happened? Submit your answers to your instructor.