Discover TextEdit
Write a note; write a novel; write a letter; write a webpage. View almost any text document, or create your own. TextEdit is a word processor that is both powerful and easy to use.
Creating new documents |
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You can use TextEdit to create and format documents. Rich text documents can include formatting such as stylized text, tables, lists, or graphics. Plain text documents (with no formatting) can be used to create simplified documents or HTML. Shortcut menus and keyboard shortcuts make performing tasks and editing documents quick and easy. Click a link below for more information. |
Opening and saving documents |
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You can open and edit existing documents, even if they were originally created by a different application, such as Microsoft Word. TextEdit also handles Web Archive files, and you can even view the HTML code for a webpage and edit it. You can save new documents in a variety of formats that are compatible with various other applications. Click a link to learn more.
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Formatting text |
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You can use TextEdit's Format menu to change the way text looks in your document. Change the size, font, or color of text and fine-tune character alignment and spacing to get just the look you want. You can also save your favorite text styles and apply them as you need them. Click the link for more topics. |
Formatting your document |
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TextEdit makes it easy to create lists and tables, add page breaks, or change paragraph spacing and alignment. The spell-checking and word-completion features make it easy to check and correct your work. Click a link below for more information. |