Lesson 3: Notepad | Introduction to Notepad

 

📘 Lesson 3: Notepad

3.1 Introduction to Notepad

Notepad is a simple text editor included with Microsoft Windows. It allows you to create and edit plain text files. It is one of the most basic applications in Windows, but very useful for beginners.

  • File Extension: .txt
  • Purpose: Writing notes, editing simple text, creating HTML or programming scripts.
  • Advantages: Lightweight, easy to use, available in all Windows versions.
  • Limitations: No advanced formatting (no bold, italic, underline, or images).

👉 Example: If you want to quickly write a shopping list or save a small note, Notepad is the best option.

3.2 Features of Notepad

(A) Writing Text

  • Open Notepad → Type any text using the keyboard.
  • Example: “Welcome to Computer Basics Course.”

(B) Saving a File

  • Click File → Save As.
  • Choose location (Desktop, Documents).
  • Type file name (e.g., Notes.txt).
  • Select file type: Text Documents (*.txt).
  • Click Save.

(C) Opening a File

  • Click File → Open.
  • Browse location → Select file → Click Open.

(D) Editing Text

  • Use Cut (Ctrl + X), Copy (Ctrl + C), Paste (Ctrl + V).
  • Use Undo (Ctrl + Z) to reverse last action.

(E) Word Wrap

  • Found under Format Menu.
  • If enabled, text automatically moves to the next line when it reaches the edge of the window.

(F) Font Settings

  • Under Format → Font, you can change font style, size, and script.

(G) Time/Date Insertion

  • Shortcut key F5 inserts current time and date into the file.

3.3 Uses of Notepad

  • Writing short notes.
  • Creating .txt files.
  • Writing basic HTML code for web pages.
  • Editing configuration files.
  • Quick draft writing.

3.4 Practical Examples

Example 1: Writing a Note

  1. Open Notepad.
  2. Type: (My First Computer Note. I am learning Notepad today.)

My First Computer Note I am learning Notepad today.

  1. Save file as MyNote.txt.

Example 2: Creating HTML Page

  1. Open Notepad.
  2. Type: (<html>

<head><title>My First Web Page</title></head>

<body>

<h1>Hello World! </h1>

<p>This is my first HTML page. </p>

</body>

</html>)

Hello World!

This is my first HTML page.

  1. Save file as index.html.
  2. Double-click file → It opens in browser.

3.5 Practical Exercises

  1. Write a short paragraph about “My Computer Learning Journey” in Notepad and save it.
  2. Create a file named ShoppingList.txt with at least 5 items.
  3. Use F5 to insert date and time in your file.
  4. Create a simple HTML page using Notepad and open it in browser.

3.6 Review Questions

  1. What is Notepad and what is its file extension?
  2. How do you save a file in Notepad?
  3. What is the difference between Word Wrap and Font settings?
  4. Which shortcut key is used to insert date and time?
  5. Write two uses of Notepad in daily life.

3.7 Summary

In this lesson, you learned:

  • Notepad is a simple text editor used for creating plain text files.
  • You can write, save, open, and edit text easily.
  • Features include Word Wrap, Font settings, and Time/Date insertion.
  • Notepad is useful for notes, lists, and even basic HTML coding.

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

Lesson 1: Introduction to Computers

  📘 Lesson 1: Introduction to Computers 1.1 What is a Computer? A computer is an electronic machine that accepts data (input), processes it, and produces meaningful information (output). It can also store information for future use. Input : Data entered into the computer (keyboard, mouse, scanner ). Process : The computer works on the data using software and hardware. Output : Results shown on screen, printed on paper, or saved in files. Storage : Information saved in memory (hard disk, pen drive , cloud ). 👉 Example: When you type a letter in MS Word and print it, typing is input, formatting is processing, printed paper is output, and saved file is storage. 1.2 Components of a Computer (A) Hardware Physical parts of the computer that you can touch. Monitor : Displays output. Keyboard : Used for typing. Mouse : Used for pointing and clicking. CPU (Central Processing Unit) : Brain of the computer. Print...
Read more

Windows Shortcut Keys

🖥️ Windows Shortcut Keys 🔑 General & File Management Ctrl + C → Copy Ctrl + X → Cut Ctrl + V → Paste Ctrl + Z → Undo Ctrl + Y → Redo Ctrl + A → Select all Ctrl + S → Save Ctrl + N → New window/document Ctrl + O → Open file Ctrl + W → Close current window/tab   🌐 Web & Browsing Ctrl + T → New tab Ctrl + Shift + T → Reopen last closed tab Ctrl + L → Focus address bar Ctrl + F → Find text on page Ctrl + H → Open history Ctrl + Shift + N → Open incognito/private window 📂 System & Navigation Alt + Tab → Switch between open apps Alt + F4 → Close current app/window Windows Key + D → Show desktop Windows Key + E → Open File Explorer Windows Key + L → Lock computer Windows Key + R → Open Run dialog Windows Key + I → Open Settings Windows Key + Tab → Task View (virtual desktops)   📝 Text Editing (Office/Wordpad/Notepad) Ctrl + B → Bold Ctrl + I → Italic Ctrl + U → Underline Ctrl + K → Insert hyperl...
Read more

Lesson 2: Operating System & Windows Basics

  📘 Lesson 2: Operating System & Windows Basics 2.1 What is an Operating System (OS)? An Operating System (OS) is the main software that manages the computer’s hardware and software resources. It acts as a bridge between the user and the computer. Functions of OS : Starts the computer (booting process). Provides a user interface (Desktop, Icons , Menus). Manages files and folders. Runs applications like MS Word , Excel , Paint . Controls devices (keyboard, mouse, printer). 👉 Example: Without Windows , you cannot open MS Word or Paint. 2.2 Windows Interface When you switch on your computer, the first screen you see is the Windows Desktop . (A) Desktop Background screen of Windows. Contains Icons (small pictures representing files, folders, or programs). Example: Recycle Bin , My Computer, MS Word shortcut. (B) Icons File Icon : Represents a document or image. Folder Icon :...
Read more