# Chapter 3. Fundimentals

This next section is designed to show you how to start KWordand some basic but important concepts you should understand when using KW

# 3.1. Starting Kword

KWord can be started one of four ways:

1. You can select Kword through the system menus, under: K-Button->Applications->KOffice->KWord.

2. If you are in a terminal program (KVT, Xterm, etc), you can type:

        $ KWord &

   Or

        $ KWord filename &

3. Using Konqerer, you can click on your data file (KWord documents end in .kwd). This will automatically start KWord and begin editing the file.

4. Using KOShell