README.TXT for TextPad 2.0
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Thank you for choosing to evaluate, or update to this release of TextPad.

Are you evaluating the latest release?  See "Obtaining Updates" in the
on-line help to find out where you can download TextPad from.

What the Press Say:
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"TextPad is the BEST 32-bit text editor I've seen! It's fast, loaded with
features, and beautifully done. Get it!" - Dr File Finder(tm), Sep 95.

"Setting new standards... 10/10" - PC Plus, May 95.

"Best editor for Windows that we've ever seen" - Windows User, June 95.

Winner: 1995 Ziff-Davis Shareware Awards competition.


TABLE OF CONTENTS
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    INTRODUCTION
    MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
    INSTALLATION
    WHAT'S NEW
    RESTRICTED FEATURES
    REGISTRATION

INTRODUCTION:
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TextPad is designed to provide the power and functionality to satisfy the
most demanding text editing requirements.  It is Windows hosted, and comes
in 16 and 32-bit editions.  Huge files can be edited by either - just
choose the edition that works best with your PC.  The 32-bit edition can
edit files up to the limits of virtual memory (see Specifications in the
on-line help for full details), and it will work with Windows 95, NT and
Windows 3.1 with Win32s extensions.

To find out more, install TextPad by referring to the instructions below,
and then read the introduction in the on-line help file.


MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
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    16-bit Edition:             32-bit Edition:
      o 386SX with 4MB RAM        o 486SX with 4MB RAM (12MB for NT)
      o 1MB free disk space       o 1MB free disk space
      o Windows 3.1 in 386        o Windows NT 3.51, Windows 95 or
         enhanced mode               Windows 3.1 with Win32s 1.3

INSTALLATION:
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    TextPad has a setup program which configures it for the version of
    Windows that you are using.  Some things will not work (including
    the uninstall program) if you don't install it correctly.  You have
    been warned!
    
    To install TextPad from a ZIP file:
    
        1) Unzip into an empty temporary folder, with PKUNZIP 2.04g.
        2) Run SETUP.EXE, and follow the on-screen instructions.
        3) Be sure to install TextPad into a different folder from the
           one used in step 1 above.
        4) Delete the files unzipped in step 1 above.

    IMPORTANT NOTES:

    + If you intend to use the 32-bit edition with Windows 3.1 or 3.11,
      you must install Win32s 1.3 first.  This also installs the 16-bit
      OLE2 files.  If you have Internet access, you can obtain it from:

      http://www.microsoft.com/kb/faq/devtools/winsdk/win32s/faq3474.htm

      CompuServe users can download Win32s from forum WINSHARE as
      WN32SOLE.ZIP.

    + If you want to associate file extensions with TextPad, do it using
      the Associations tabs on the Preferences dialog box.  This ensures
      that TextPad is started with the correct parameters, and it enables
      the uninstall program to clean up afterwards.

    + If you have previously used an unregistered copy of TextPad, its
      OLE2 drag and drop capability may have been disabled.  To enable
      it, start TextPad (without opening any files) and choose the
      Preferences command from the Configure menu.  Make sure that the
      "Enable OLE drag and drop" box is checked on the General tab.

WHAT'S NEW:
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    New features include a keystroke macro recorder, and a spelling checker.
    See the on-line help for full details of what's new in this release.

RESTRICTED FEATURES:
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    The following restrictions apply to unregistered copies of TextPad:

    1) Only 2 keystroke macros can be added to the Macros menu, instead
       of up to 16.

    2) Searching of subfolders is disabled on the Find in Files dialog box.

REGISTRATION:
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    If you make use of TextPad you must register it.  Registered users
    will be licensed to use both the 16 and 32-bit editions.  There are
    separate prices for downloading the software yourself, and receiving
    a copy on diskettes.

    Choose "How to Purchase" on the Help menu for detailed instructions.


Enjoy using TextPad!

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 Helios Software Solutions, Carr Brook House, Chorley Old Road,
 Brindle, Chorley, Lancashire,  PR6 7QZ,  England
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 Phone/Fax:  +44-(0)1772-324353
 Internet:   textpad@heliosof.demon.co.uk
 CompuServe: >Internet:textpad@heliosof.demon.co.uk
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 of the Association of Shareware Professionals (ASP).
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