You can create documents (such as letters, reports, or pictures) by using application programs on your computer's hard disk or on CD-ROM discs.

Creating a new document

To create a document:

•	Double-click the icon (small picture) of the program you want to use.

If you want to see which application programs you can use, look in the Applications folder.

Help me practice creating a document.

Opening an existing document

To open an existing document:

•	Double-click the icon of the document.

Saving a document

Unless you save your work, it will be lost when you turn off your computer.

To save a document while you're working in a program:

•	Open the File menu and choose Save. Then type a name for the document, choose where you want to save it, and click Save.

Quitting an application program

To quit a program:

•	Open the File menu and choose Quit.