Apple U96511-109B, 034-0048-B Why use OpenDoc?, Creating and editing a simple multimedia document

Why use OpenDoc?

OpenDoc lets you focus on the things you want to create (documents) rather than the tools you use to create them (application programs).

With OpenDoc, you can mix and match software components to create a work environment ideally suited to your needs. You can use your favorite text editor, your favorite drawing tools, and your favorite spreadsheet tools—all within the same document.

Not only that, you can create documents that contain different types of data— text, numbers, graphics, video, sound—and edit each type of data within the document. You don’t need to switch back and forth between applications.

Creating and editing a simple multimedia document

To get familiar with OpenDoc, try the tips and exercises on these pages.

Seeing what you have to work with

mLook in the folder named “Stationery” on your computer’s hard disk.

You can also choose OpenDoc Stationery from the Apple (K) menu to open the Stationery folder. The folder contains some parts you can use. These parts are installed with the OpenDoc Essentials Kit:

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