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How to Create a Text File in

Windows Graphical User


Interface
A Step-by-Step Guide Using Notepad
Introduction
• Purpose: To help those who don’t know how
to create a text file using the Windows
Graphical User Interface.

• Specific Purpose: Creating a text file is a basic


but essential skill that anyone using a
Windows computer should know.

• Thesis Statement: There are several ways to


create a text file in Windows, but my preferred
Why Learn to Create a Text File?
• Have you ever needed to quickly record some
notes or save some important information,
only to realize you don't know how to create a
simple text file on your computer? Creating a
text file is easy and incredibly useful for
everyday tasks.
Step 1: Opening Notepad
• Notepad is a basic text-editing program that
comes pre-installed on all Windows
computers.

• Access the Start menu by clicking on the


Windows icon or pressing the Windows key.

• In the Start menu search bar, type 'Notepad'


and press Enter. Click on the Notepad
application to open it.
Step 2: Creating Your Text File
• In the blank Notepad window, start typing
whatever information you want to include in
your text file.

• Notepad is a plain text editor, so you won't


have any formatting options like bold or italics.
Step 3: Saving Your Text File
• Click on 'File' in the top-left corner, and select
'Save As.'

• Choose a location to save the file, such as


Desktop or Documents.

• Enter a name for your file with '.txt' at the end


(e.g., 'MyNotes.txt').
Step 4: Locating and Opening Your
Text File
• Navigate to the location where you saved your
file. If saved on the Desktop, you should see
the file icon.

• Double-click on the file icon to open it in


Notepad.
Conclusion
• Summary: These are the steps to easily create,
save, and open a text file using Notepad in
Windows.

• Concluding Remarks: Knowing how to create a


text file is a fundamental skill that can save
you time and effort. Whether you're jotting
down quick notes, writing a to-do list, or
saving important information, creating a text
file is an essential and practical skill to have.
Questions?
• Any questions?

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