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Windows 98

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Finding Files

Using Quick View

Windows 98 allows you to name your files, but sometimes you may wonder what exactly is in those files. For example, you may have named a file Resources, but when you returned to the icon two weeks later you couldn't remember which resources you were referencing.

The Quick View feature allows you to peek inside a file without opening it. This tool works with Word, WordPad, Notepad, PowerPoint, and other files.

To use Quick View:

  • Right-click the icon of the file you want to preview.
  • Choose Quick View from the pop-up menu.

QuickView Selected on Pop-Up Menu

You can't make any changes to a file in Quick View. If you decide you want to open the file for editing, click the button under File in the upper-right corner.

Open File for Editing Button

Important point If you decide you want to change the name of a file after getting a peek at it, right-click the file and choose Rename. Type the new name.
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