You don't have to read a bunch of literature to format a floppy disk. All you have to do is insert the floppy disk into the floppy drive and do some manipulation on it.
Necessary
Computer, floppy disk
Instructions
Step 1
Once you buy a floppy disk from a store, you need to format it before you can write certain information to the device. Make sure the window is open (in the bottom corner of the floppy) before inserting the floppy into the floppy drive. If the window is closed, just open it and insert the device into the drive.
Step 2
When the floppy is first opened, nothing will happen. You need to format it. To do this, you need to follow the sequence of the following steps. Start the "My Computer" folder from the desktop. In the window that opens, you will see a shortcut to the connected drive (by default, the drive is defined by the system as "Disk 3, 5 A"). Click on the shortcut of the floppy disk drive with the right mouse button.
Step 3
The disk A menu will open. Among all the options for possible operations, you need to select the function of formatting the floppy disk (denoted as "Format"). In the window that appears, set the desired parameters for formatting and start the process.
Step 4
Formatting usually does not take much time (1-10 seconds). After this operation is completed, you will be able to write the necessary information to the floppy disk. The main disadvantage of floppy disks is the fact that they are extremely incapable and short-lived with their active use.
