How to Download Files from the internet onto your computer.

1.    First, know where the files are to go. Create a folder named "Download" if one does not already exist. You can do this by opening your "Windows Explorer" program, clicking on "File" then "New" then "folder" then by renaming the file to " Download" by right clicking on the file name, typing the new name "download" then hit the "enter" key.

2.    Click on the file link with left mouse button and select "Save to disk" (or use right mouse button and choose "save link as" option) Make sure that you select the "Download" folder or you will lose your file.

3.     Now you can open the file with your word processor. Make sure that you select the "Download" folder when you look for the file.

4.     Optionally, you may choose "open file" when you click on the link with your left mouse button. That way, the file will be opened with your word processor and can be saved in the same way your regular document files are.

5.     You can also copy text directly from internet pages. Highlight the text using your left mouse button, drag it to the end of the selected text and then let go. Go to the "Edit" menu and select "Copy". You can then go to your word processor (or e-mail message) and paste the copied text by placing your cursor in the text entry area and then clicking on the "paste" option found in the "Edit menu" (this also works for copying text directly out of e-mail messages)

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How to send your Files to others via e-mail

1.  First, know where your files are. Make a folder for your word processing files that you can easily remember. I use "My Documents" and sub folders for Auxiliary and office files. (see instructions for creating a "Download" folder above.)

2.   Open and address an e-mail message as usual. Click on the "Attach" or Paperclip logo. Select "file" then navigate to your file by clicking the down arrow to identify your hard drive, then double click on the "My Documents" folder which will then give you a list of files and sub folders (if you have created any). Double click on the file that you want to send or do a single click and then click "open". Your file has now been attached to your e-mail message and will be sent along with any message you send in the text area.

3.   Specify in your e-mail message that you have attached a file and identify what type of file it is along with the 3 letter extension type. i.e. MS Word ( .doc) or Word Perfect (.wpf) etc. This is necessary because some Internet providers strip off the extensions from attached files and your recipient will not be able to open the file unless he/she is able to place the extensions back on to the file name.

• An Alternative method of file transfer: Paste your file directly into your e-mail message. This is the simplest most direct method of getting information reliably to others. It is not fancy as all format and graphics are omitted, but all of the text gets across. (this method is necessary if you are sending information to recipients that have Juno or other e-mail providers that do not allow for attached files.

1.   Open your word processor to the document that you want to send in the e-mail message. Click on the "Edit" menu, click on "Select All" then via the "Edit" menu, click on "Copy". Your document is now ready to be pasted into your e-mail message.

2.   Open your e-mail module, select "new message", address it as usual, then place your cursor in the text or message box and then click on your "Edit" menu then click on "paste" You should now see the text of your document pasted into your e-mail message. You may add any other text at the beginning or end of your pasted document that you wish.

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Basic e-mail procedures

• How to reply to an e-mail message: Click on reply -- choose "to sender" or "to all"

• How to address an e-mail message using To: and cc: Not much difference here

• How to open an attached file: Click on the attached file icon or name as found in the e-mail message and open it in the same way you would open or download an internet file (as described above)

• Many internet pages (including 8CR) use hyperlinks for e-mail addresses. If you see a persons name highlighted in blue/lavender and underlined, you can usually click on it and it will automatically open your e-mail module with a message already addressed to that person.

• How to add e-mail addresses to your Address book with a mouse click: right click your e-mail message and select "add to address book" , click on "sender" or "all"

• Basic e-mail etiquette

1.    Acknowledge direct messages: at minimum "Message received" "Roger"

2.    Make sure you notify your usual list of correspondents whenever you change your e-mail address. Consider it the same as your phone number or mailing address.

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Handy Keyboard Shortcuts

• To copy text, you can use the "Control" (Ctrl) and "C" keys simultaneously. Ctrl-C This is the same as using the "Edit" menu and clicking on "Copy"

• To paste in text, you can use the "Control" (Ctrl) and "V" keys simultaneously. Ctrl-V This is the same as using the "Edit" menu and clicking on "paste". (note: you are given more options for pasting when you use the Edit/Paste menu option – but that is an advanced topic)
  
• You may also use the right mouse button for copy/paste functions.  Highlight the desired text, click on the right mouse button, scroll to copy, click on it with your left mouse button.   To paste,  insert your cursor where you desire to place the copied text, then repeat the mouse clicks - except selecting "paste" instead of "copy"
  
  

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