Windows 2000 Now

: Use the On-Screen Keyboard by typing osk in the Run dialog if you need to input characters not on your physical keyboard.

: In Windows 2000, Notepad includes a status bar with a line counter and supports standard keyboard shortcuts like Ctrl+S (Save). Using WordPad (Rich Text) windows 2000

: Highlight text, press Ctrl+C to copy, and Ctrl+V to paste. : Use the On-Screen Keyboard by typing osk

Notepad is the standard tool for basic text editing, such as taking notes or creating batch files. Click , select Run , type notepad , and press Enter . Type your text in the blank window. To save, click File > Save . Notepad is the standard tool for basic text

: Access these through the Edit menu in both Notepad and WordPad.

: By default, you are in Insert mode , where new text pushes existing text to the right. Pressing the Insert key toggles Overwrite mode , where new typing replaces existing characters. Common Commands & Shortcuts

WordPad is better suited for writing letters or stories because it supports different fonts, colors, and basic formatting. Click > Programs > Accessories > WordPad .