The excellent Windows operating system provided everything for the user. It has everything you need. Let's take a closer look at one of the built-in programs, with a minor, but very interesting and useful, called "Text Notebook". It would seem, why such a seemingly useless program? A “text notebook” on a computer is just what you need to write down your thoughts or small abstracts and stories, and also a notebook can be used to copy links or change the code of various programs. It is simply indispensable to write down, for example, a phone number or a note, especially when there is no pen or paper at hand, and the matter is urgent.
Definition
What is a Text Notebook? Notepad, or Notepad (its official name) is the most common text editor that is included in the package of Windows operating systems (from the very first Windows 1.0 and NT to Windows 8). In earlier operating systems, writing (working) in this program was possible only up to 64 kilobytes, in connection with which more advanced programs were constantly developed, whose capabilities were less limited. Now these restrictions are removed, and this editor has become more convenient and practical to use. Also in this program you can comprehend the HTML language code, which allows you to create sites for the Internet and much more.
Functional
What does the program consist of? What can she do? The menu bar includes five main items: "File", "Edit", "Format", "View", "Help". Each item performs its function.
1. The item "File" includes several subsections:
- "Create" (CTRL + N) - this function opens a completely new empty file. This function is very important, especially if the previous file is corrupted or you want to start working in the editor again.
- "Open" (CTRL + O) - the most natural way to open the desired file on the computer. By clicking on this sub-item, select the location of the file and click "Open."
- "Save" (CTRL + S) - everything is clear here. When pressed, the button will save the result in a text editor.
- “Save as” - here you can select the name of the file, the path to save by selecting a folder and clicking “Save”. Also, when saving, you can change the encoding of the ANSI and Unicode file.
- "Page settings" - in this sub-item are the options for printing - paper sizes, margins and more.
- "Print" (CTRL + P) - when you click this button, a window will open in which various options will be indicated - the number of copies, the range of pages. After clicking “Print” the document will be printed on the printer.
- "Exit" - closing the program. It is also carried out using a cross in the upper right corner. Do not worry about accidentally pressing the "Exit" button, having written a huge amount of information, the program will automatically ask whether to save this file if it has not been done before.
2. “Edit” contains the following:
- "Cancel" (CTRL + Z) - this function cancels the last action and returns the document to the state before this action is taken.
- "Cut" (CTRL + X) - the item cuts out a piece of text, placing it on the clipboard.
- "Copy" (CTRL + C) - and this item copies the selected part of the text, which is also placed on the clipboard.
- "Paste" (CTRL + V) - the function is designed to place a piece of text from the clipboard in the part where the cursor is located.
- "Delete" (Del) - deletes the selected part of the text. If you want to return the fragment, just click “Cancel”, provided that no other actions have been performed in the editor other than deleting the text.
- “Find” (CTRL + F) - with this function you can find the necessary place in the text by phrase or word, and also select the direction of the search (from the cursor to the top or bottom of the text). By pressing the “Find” button, the search text will be highlighted.
- Replace (CTRL + H) - This function replaces the words found in the text. When clicked, a window opens. Having entered the necessary word in the “What:” paragraph, in the “What:” paragraph we write what word to replace. If the word is repeated in the text all the time, just click the “Replace All” button.
- Go (CTRL + G) - this subsection moves the cursor to the necessary line in the document.
- Select All (CTRL + A) - This combination makes it possible to select text in the entire document.
- "Time and date" (F5) - insert the date of the present time at the location of the cursor.
3. “Format” includes only two functions:
- “Word wrap” - this operation allows you to wrap words from lines automatically, the length of the line becomes limited to the visible part of the screen. This function is made for convenience - now you do not need to constantly scroll the worksheet horizontally, trying to read the text.
- "Font" - by selecting this sub-item, you can set the font size, style and appearance. If you are not satisfied with the proposed fonts, then you can select the "Show additional fonts" section and find a new, more interesting and attractive one. With the click of the “OK” button, the font will be changed to the one that was selected.
4. “View” includes only one function - “Status bar”.
5. The Help menu will show you the version of the editor, and also answer frequently asked questions.
Where to find and how to open
How to open "Text Notepad"? In fact, there is nothing complicated about this, but there are two options. Which is easier - decide for yourself, the taste and color, as they say, felt-tip pens are different. This task is not difficult, and even those who are just starting to get acquainted with the computer and have not yet learned all the basics in dealing with it can handle it.
Option 1
For the first option, you need to know where the "Text Notebook" is located. Click the "Start" button, which is located in the lower left corner, then select "All Programs", and then a list of different folders and frequently used computer programs will expand. In this list you need to find the "Standard" folder. It is in it that the Notepad is located - a text editor.
Option 2
There is an even simpler method, completely unlike the first. To begin, right-click on an empty spot on the desktop, after which a small menu will open, select “Create” from the list, and another small list will open, select the line “Text document” in it and assign a name to the new document. Everything, you can work in a notebook. Now you probably ask: "How to open this file through a text pad?" Yes, as easy as shelling pears! Just right-click on it and in the list that appears, find the line "Open with Notepad (or Notepad)."
Note
The main difference between the first option and the second is that in the first case, we first record all the necessary information, and then create a file and save it there, and in the second case, on the contrary, an empty document is first created, which is then replenished with our records.
Analogs
Notepad ++ is a very interesting program, but its true purpose is to work with HTML code. Unlike the classic Windows editor, Notepad ++ can deal with several files at once, and at the same time. There is no conflict with the encoding of the file, and in case of any error it is highlighted in red.
Nfopad
NFOPad is another great program. It independently determines Internet links and e-mail addresses, which the standard text notebook built into the operating system does not know how. Also this program supports NFO format.
Akelpad
At first glance, this editor is no different from the standard, but it is not, it has the function of previewing the opened file. And the main advantage of this program is that in the absence of the necessary function, you can simply write it yourself and paste it into the editor, which the usual “Text Notepad”, of course, does not know how. This feature is very useful for those who are familiar with the basics of programming.