Windows98 Class Details January 26 Objectives Recognize file types which are compatible with various programs.
Every program has a preferred format for files it saves and opens.
Observe the File Type box in the OPEN and SAVE AS . . . Open each program named in the table, one at a time, and then use Open or Save As . . . to observe the default file type which appears in the dialog box. Then click on the small triangle next to the File Type box to see what other file types are available. The .xxx is called a file extension and it signifies the file type. Today's Question Computer programs used to be able to open and save their own files in their own formats.