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Learning the Basics

Printing your work

To save:A file you are updating, open the program’s File menu and click Save.

A new file, choose Save As from the File menu, type a name for the file, and click OK.

HINT: To make another copy of the file you are currently working with, choose Save As from the File menu and give the new file a different name.

For information on how to name a file, see “Windows® XP file system” on page 132.

Printing your work

Verify that the operating system is set up for your printer as described in “Setting up a printer” on page 61.

TECHNICAL NOTE: You only need to set up the printer the first time you connect it. If you use more than one printer or are changing printers, you will need to set up the operating system to run with the additional printer(s).

To print a file:1If your printer is not on, turn it on now.2In the File menu of your Windows® program, click Print.The program displays a Print dialog box.