How to Open a File in Windows
Access the program you need to use and then open it., Access the file you want to open by selecting "File" and "Open" from the program's main menu or file menu.
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Access the program you need to use and then open it.
Windows systems give users the option of saving shortcuts on the Windows Desktop, providing easy access to the programs.
The newly installed programs will also be listed under "All Programs" in the Start menu.
Click on the program you want to open. -
Step 2: Access the file you want to open by selecting "File" and "Open" from the program's main menu or file menu.
"Open" may also be listed on a toolbar across the top of the program.
Select the file you want to open from a pop-up window or list.
Click on "Browse" in the pop-up window if the file is not shown in the list.
This allows you to search for, and select, the program you want to open from other folders on your computer.
Click "Open" or "Ok" when you've found your file.
Detailed Guide
Windows systems give users the option of saving shortcuts on the Windows Desktop, providing easy access to the programs.
The newly installed programs will also be listed under "All Programs" in the Start menu.
Click on the program you want to open.
"Open" may also be listed on a toolbar across the top of the program.
Select the file you want to open from a pop-up window or list.
Click on "Browse" in the pop-up window if the file is not shown in the list.
This allows you to search for, and select, the program you want to open from other folders on your computer.
Click "Open" or "Ok" when you've found your file.
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