This document provides instructions for formatting a floppy disk on an IBM or IBM-compatible computer. It explains that formatting prepares the disk by printing magnetic lines that allow the computer to save files. It warns the user to be careful when formatting as anything saved on the disk will be lost. The steps include placing the disk in the drive, selecting format from the computer icon menu, choosing the disk capacity and full format type, and starting the format which may take some time to complete.

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APPENDIX A
FORMATTING A FLOPPY DISK
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