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Learning the Basics
Saving your work
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Choose the drive and folder where you want your file to
be stored.
3
Type a file name, then click Save.
File names
The Windows operating system supports long file names that
can contain up to 255 characters and can include spaces.
Some applications do not support long file names and require
file names limited to no more than eight characters.
You may use all the letters and numbers on the keyboard plus
these characters: _ ^ $ ~ ! # % & { } ( ) @ and '. File names
are not case-sensitive.
Using a file extension
Most programs assign an extension to the file name that
identifies the file as being created in the program with a
particular format. For example, Microsoft Word saves files
with a .doc extension. Any file name with an extension of
".doc" is assumed to be a Microsoft Word file. Creating your
own extension is usually unwise, since the program is
unlikely to recognize a strange extension and may refuse to
handle your file correctly.
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.
TECHNICAL NOTE: By default, the Windows
system does not show file extensions. For information on
showing or hiding file extensions, see your Windows
Help.
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