� Recall that Windows 7 supports multiple users and that Windows 7 Home Premium storessettings and files for each user account on your computer. When a user logs on, Windows 7displays the files and desktop for that account.

� When you log off, all windows are closed and any unsaved work will be lost.

� When someone else is logged on to a computer that you need to use, you can switchWindows 7 to work with your account without logging the other user off. This prevents theother user from losing his or her work.

To complete this project, you will need the following file:� New blank WordPad document

You will save your file as:� Lastname_Firstname_w07_01_Switch

1. If necessary, turn on your computer and log on.

2. Start WordPad. If necessary, snap the window to the right half of the screen. In theWordPad window, type your first and last name.

3. Press J, and then type Windows 7 Chapter 1 More Skills 12

4. Click the Save button . In the Save As dialog box, navigate to your Windows 7 Chapter 1folder. Name the file Lastname_Firstname_w7_01_Switch and then click Save.

5. Press J to create a new line.

6. Click the Start button , point to the Shut down button arrow, and then compare yourscreen with Figure 1.

The Shut down button arrow lists options for managing your Windows 7 session,including the Switch user command.

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Switch usercommand

Shut downbutton arrow

Figure 1

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7. In the Shut down list, click Switch user, and then compare your screen with Figure 2.

Depending on how your computer is configured, the Welcome screen displays andindicates that you are still logged on to Windows 7. Your Welcome screen will displayyour account name and the account names for others that use your computer.

Your account islogged on (your

account namewill be different)

Other accountname (yours will

be different)

Figure 2

Password box

Go button

Switch Userbutton

Figure 3

8. If your Welcome screen has another user displayed, click it. If not, read but do not performsteps 9 through 14.

9. If necessary, in the Password box, type the password for that account. If you do not know thepassword, click the Switch User button, and then read but do not perform steps 10 through 14.

10. Compare your screen with Figure 3, and then click the Go button .

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11. Start WordPad, and then type This document will not be saved.

12. Click Start , point to the Shut down button arrow, and then click Log off. Compare yourscreen with Figure 4.

When you log off with unsaved work still open, you will be given the opportunity tosave the work. Here, WordPad displays a message with three buttons. You can use theSave button to save the work before logging off, the Don’t Save button to log offwithout saving changes, or the Cancel button to cancel the log off process.

Save button

Don’t Savebutton

Cancel button

Figure 4

13. In the WordPad message box, click the Don’t Save button to log off without saving thedocument, and return to the Welcome screen.

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14. On the Welcome screen, click the button for your account name. If necessary, enter yourpassword and click the Go button . Compare your screen with Figure 5.

The original WordPad document is still open. Recall that in previous steps, you usedthe Switch user command instead of the Log off command. In this manner, switchinguser accounts leaves the original user’s documents open.

Original WordPaddocument

Figure 5

15. Type 1. and then add a space. After the space, type the letter for the answer to the followingquestion:

This method keeps your windows open while another user works with your computer.

A. Switch userB. Log offC. Sleep

16. After typing your answer, press J, type 2. and then add a space. After the space, type theletter for the answer to the following question:

After clicking this command, you are given the option to save any unsaved documentsthat may be opened.

A. Switch userB. Log offC. Sleep

17. After typing your answer, press J, type 3. and then add a space. After the space, type theletter for the answer to the following question:

This method closes all open windows.

A. Switch userB. Log offC. Sleep

18. Click Save . If you are printing your work, print the document.

19. Exit WordPad. Submit your printout or WordPad file as directed by your instructor.

� You have completed More Skills 12

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