the file use the FILE menu in AOL or your word processor, and click on Open File. Indicate through the commands the location you have written down and click Okay.
If you are reading in your word processor, quit AOL first (this will help save you money). If you are reading in the AOL text reader remember that longer files may not all fit in the window, so you may have to use your word processor.
For more information on how to open a file in your particular word processor software, check your manual or use the help fuction provided.