WordPerfect 6.0 is word processing software. A word processor allows you to type, edit, save, and print documents. It is very much like a typewriter, but it has many added features. The best feature of a word processor is that you can edit (change) your work without ever having to re-type again.
WordPerfect 6.0 has added features such as a spell check, a built-in thesaurus, and a built-in grammar checker. You can even do desktop publishing (add pictures and charts) to your WordPerfect documents.
Functions for Beginners
There are seven things you should learn to do with any word processor:
1. How to start WordPerfect 6.0
2. How to exit WordPerfect 6.0
3. How to create a document
4. How to edit a document
5. How to save a document
6. How to open a document
7. How to print a document
If you already know how to use WordPerfect 5.1, the same commands work in WordPerfect 6.0. We will explain each of these seven functions two ways (with and without a mouse).
How to Start WordPerfect 6.0
With a Mouse
1. Make sure WordPerfect 6.0 is on your menu. Add it to the menu if necessary.
2. Click on the menu item for WP 6.0
How to Start WordPerfect 6.0
With the Keyboard
1. Make sure WP 6.0 is on your menu.
2. Use the arrow keys to highlight the menu item for WordPerfect 6.0
3. Press <Enter>.
How to Exit WordPerfect 6.0
With a Mouse
These instructions assume your work is saved.
1. Click on the FILE menu
2. Click on the EXIT WP item
3. Click on the button marked EXIT
How to Exit WordPerfect 6.0
With the Keyboard
These instructions assume your work is saved.
1. Press <F7>
2. Press the letter-N
3. Press the letter-Y
How to Create a Document
With a Mouse or the Keyboard
Just start typing. The word processor has word wrap (when you come to the end of the line, you won't hear a beep like on a typewriter. The words automatically wrap to the next line on a word processor). As such, continue typing without regard to the edge of the paper. Do not press <Enter> at the end of each line. The only two times you will press <Enter> is at the end of a paragraph and at the end of a stand-alone line such as a title or heading.
How to Edit a Document
With a Mouse
Click where you want to make corrections. If you type new characters, those characters will insert between other existing characters. You can use the backspace to back up and erase characters.
How to Edit a Document
With the Keyboard
Use your arrow keys to move the marker (cursor) where you want to make corrections. If you type new characters, those characters will insert between other existing characters. You can use the backspace to back up and erase characters.
How to Save a Document
With a Mouse
1. Click on the FILE menu
2. Click on the SAVE AS menu item
3. Give your document a filename
4. Press <Enter>
How to Save a Document
With the Keyboard
1. Press F10
2. Give your document a filename
3. Press <Enter>
How to Open a Document
With a Mouse
1. Click on the FILE menu
2. Click on the OPEN menu item
3. Click on the FILE MANAGER button
4. Click on the OK button
5. Locate the file you want to open
6. Double-click on the filename
How to Open a Document
With the Keyboard
1. Press F5
2. Press <Enter>
3. Use your arrow keys to highlight
the filename you want to open
4. Press <Enter>
How to Print a Document
With a Mouse
1. Click on the FILE menu
2. Click on the PRINT/FAX menu item
3. Check to be sure the Current Printer
lists your desired printer. If it doesn't,
click the SELECT button to select one.
4. Click on the PRINT button
How to Print a Document
With the Keyboard
1. Press SHIFT-F7
2. Check to be sure the Current Printer
lists your desired printer. If it doesn't,
press the letter-S to SELECT a printer.
3. Press <Enter> (or press the letter-R
if you had to SELECT a printer).
Want to learn more?
To learn more about WordPerfect 6.0, the district technology office has a set of six videotapes you can check out (one at a time) and watch in your classroom or at home. These videotapes explain many of the features of WordPerfect 6.0 in an easy-to-understand format.
You can also do an online tutorial in WordPerfect to learn more about its beginning features. To run the tutorial:
1. Run WordPerfect
2. Use your mouse to click HELP
3. Use your mouse to click TUTORIAL
