4. Document Basics

In This Chapter

• Learn how to open a new document.

• See how to save your work by saving the document file. Also learn about file types and tags.

• Find out how to open recent files, as well as locate files stored on your computer or in the cloud.

• Learn how to switch between open documents.

• Get the scoop about moving and copying items between documents.

• Learn more about document protection options to suit your needs.

The term document in the non-digital world generally refers to a written or printed paper bearing original, official, or legal information. In the realm of computers, the term document refers to a file. Typically, computer documents contain text, but not always. Documents can also include files generated ...

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