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?
