Lesson 1: Get Started

- Welcome
  - GNU License
  - About this Tutorial
- Lesson 1 - Get Started
  - Start AbiWord
  - Create a new document
  - Save
  - Close
  - Open
  - Spellcheck
  - Print
- Lesson 2 - Format Text
- Lesson 3 - Page Appearance
- Lesson 4 - Enhance Documents
- Lesson 5 - Styles
- Lesson 6 - Other Features
- Glossary

# Start AbiWord

If you already have AbiWord installed on your computer, open AbiWord by following these four easy steps:

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- Open the Start menu by selecting the Start button
- Select Programs
- Select AbiWord
- Select AbiWord

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Note: You can also start AbiWord by selecting the AbiWord icon on your desktop.

You have just completed this section of Lesson 1 and can now start AbiWord. If you'd like to learn how to create a new document, select Next. If you'd like to go to a different section within this lesson or to a new lesson, choose from one of the options in the Navigation bar.

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# Create a New Document

When you start AbiWord, a new document automatically launches. However, if you need to create any additional documents from within AbiWord, do the following:

- Select the Create a new document button

Note: You can also create a new document by selecting File from the Menu bar and then selecting New.

You have just completed this section of Lesson 1 and can now create a new document. If you'd like to learn how to save a document, select Next. If you'd like to go to a different section within this lesson or to a new lesson, choose from one of the options in the Navigation bar.

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