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--:::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: --editcmd --:::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: A) ADJUST A) ADJUST Adjust: L(just R(just C(ent <left,right,up,down> [<ACCEPT> to leave] L = Entire line of text will shift to the left margin. R = Entire line of text will shift to the right margin. C = Entire line of text will be centered between the left and right margins. <left> = <left arrow> may be used to adjust lines of text to the left. <right> = <right arrow> may be used to adjust lines of text to the right. <up> = <up arrow> may be used to adjust previous lines. <down> = <down arrow> may be used to adjust subsequent lines. <ACCEPT> = <ACCEPT> aborts the ADJUST command, returning you to the edit prompt line. Or if ADJUST options were executed, those transactions are accepted. ADJUST must be executed to return to the edit prompt line. (Refer To Chapter 4) * B) BEGINNING B) BEGINNING Tapping a "B" from the edit prompt line will move your cursor to the first character of the line you are currently editing. This command will not appear on your edit prompt line. * C) COPY C(opy: B(uffer, F(ile, or <Reject> to abort ? B = Reads and copies text into your file from the edit buffer. This text consists of the LAST insertion, or deletion which was performed during the edit session. It may also consist of "stacked" text which was performed with the <Append Toggle> option of the DELETE command. F = Allows you to copy other text files, or sections of other text files, into the text file you are currently editing. You will be prompted for the name of the text file you wish to copy from. If you wish to copy only sections from a text file, markers must be placed in the text file as boundaries in order to separate the section. The format for copying sections of text files is: <FILENAME.TXT> [marker1,marker2] This format indicates the name of the text file where the copied text is to be found, and the name of the markers indicating the boundaries of the section within the file. Markers are specified within brackets. <REJECT> Aborts the COPY command, returning you to the edit prompt line. (Refer To Chapter 5) * D) DELETE D(elete: < > <Moving Commands>, <Append Toggle>, <Accept>, <Reject> < > = Indicates that you may perform deletions in the forward or the reverse direction. This direction arrow may be reversed while deleting text. <Moving Commands> = This refers to the <arrow keys>, <space bar>, <tab>, or <carriage return>. These moving commands may be used in deleting text. E.g., typing the number "10" followed by a tap of the <space bar> would delete the next ten characters (or the previous ten characters if the direction arrow is pointing to the left.) <Append Toggle> = Allows you to "stack" deletions in the edit buffer so that they may be copied back into the text file with the COPY BUFFER command. This option will append the current deletion to the previous deletion which exists in the edit buffer. For purposes of "stacking" the buffer, deletions may be rejected <REJECT>. <Accept> = All Delete transactions become permanent. <Reject> = All Delete transactions are aborted. (Refer To Chapter 3) * E) ENDING E) ENDING Tapping an "E" from the edit prompt line will move your cursor to the last character of the line you are currently editing. This command will not appear on your edit prompt line. * F) FIND F(ind[Next]: T(ok C(ase <Target> => [Next] = Indicates that the FIND command will search only for the next occurrence of the target within the text file; search will be performed in the direction of the arrow in the prompt line. This option allows you to indicate a repeat factor to be used in the FIND search. A slash (/) will indicate infinity - all occurrences of the target will be found. T(ok = If this option appears in your prompt line the FIND search will be performed in a LITERAL mode. This option is controlled by the TOKEN switch in the EDIT ENVIRONMENT. Executing the T(ok mode will search for targets which appear in the text file exactly as you type them into the prompt line. L(it will search for targets, regardless of the characters which precede or follow them. C(ase = Choosing this option requires that the target appear in upper and lower case letters as you have typed it in. The default is Case Insensitive - the target will be found regardless of upper and lower case letters. This option is controlled by the CASE switch in the ENVIRONMENT. <Target> = Indicates the word or characters you wish to find in your file. Targets are defined within delimiters - any non-alphanumeric character on your keyboard. (Refer To Chapter 4) * I) INSERT I(NSERT: Text [<bs> a char, <del> a line][<Accept> or <Reject>] This command adds text from left to right starting wherever the cursor sits. In the Insert command, you may erase characters, words, and lines which you have inserted, PRIOR to accepting them. The ENVIRONMENT switches, A(uto Indent, F(illing, J(ustify, L(eft Margin, P(ara Margin, and R(ight Margin, enhance the use of the Insert command. Setting tabs allows you to use tabs while typing in text in the Insert mode. This practice works in much the same way as the tab key on a typewriter. The <tab> key allows you to move the cursor to a tab position, or to a pre- set tab which is located at every eighth column. <bs> a char = (backspace) deletes one character at a time. <del> a line = (delete) deletes one line at a time including carriage return. <Accept> = (Accept) accepts insertions. <Reject> = (REJECT) aborts insertions. (Refer To Chapter 3) * J) JUMP JUMP to B(egin, E(nd, M(arker, or <Reject> to abort ? This command allows you to jump the cursor to either the Beginning, the End, or to a Marker which you have pre-set in your text file. B(egin = In order to move the cursor to the beginning of the file, tap a 'B'. E(nd = To move the cursor to the end of the file, tap an 'E'. M(arker = To move the cursor to a pre-set marker, tap an 'M', specify the marker, and enter a <carriage return>. Example: Jump to B(egin, M(arker, or <Reject> to abort ? M Jump to which marker => marker1 If you enter a marker which does not exist, the prompt line will indicate that you have specified a marker which does not exist. Example: Marker "xxxxx" Not Found In Marker List Type <space> to continue. If you are unsure of the markers which you have set, enter the ENVIRONMENT for the list of markers. (Refer To Chapter 2) * K) KILL K(ILL - This is a powerful command which deletes text beginning at the location of the cursor, proceeding to the end of the file. Deletions made with this command ARE NOT sent to the edit buffer, so you must use extra precautions with its use. If you lose a significant portion of a file using the Kill command and you need to restore it, it is recommended that you Quit and Exit without updating your file. You will lose all the editing that you did during this session, but you will get back that portion of text which you had when you first began the edit session. Once you have executed this command, you will receive the following prompt: !KILLING! - - Are You Really Sure You Want To Kill All Following Text (Y/N) ? By entering a "N" at this prompt line, you are returned to the edit prompt line; entering a "Y" will kill all text that remains following the cursor. (Refer To Chapter 5) * L) LINE PRINTER L(INE PRINTER This command produces a hardcopy printout of the text exactly as it appears on your screen. This command does not format the text. Prior to using this command, make sure that your printer is turned on and that it has paper. Once this is done, tap an "L" to execute the L(ine printer command. The following prompt line will be displayed: !PRINTING! - - Are You Sure You Want To Print This Screen (Y/N) ? This prompt line allows you to abort the Line Printer command, in case you accidentally tapped the "L" key. Tapping an "N" will return you to the edit prompt line. Tapping a "Y" will produce a hardcopy of the text on your screen onto your printer. If you wish to print out the remaining section(s) of your file, simply advance the cursor a page at a time by using the "PAGE" (P) command, and once again execute the Line Printer command with an "L" (Refer To Chapter 4) * M) MARGIN M(ARGIN - This command reformats text according to the margin parameters set in the ENVIRONMENT. To use this command, the F(illing switch must be set to "True" and A(uto Indent must be set to "False". Optional switches that may be set to enhance the margin command are J(ustify, L(eft Margin, P(aragraph Margin, and R(ight Margin. J(ustify will product a uniform right margin. L(eft Margin will determine the number of columns to allow for the left margin. P(aragraph Margin will indent the first line of each paragraph (the F(illing switch must be set to "True"). R(ight Margin determines the number of characters that will occupy each line, for example, a R(ight Margin of 75 will allow 75 characters on a line. If you execute this command without the switches being properly set in the ENVIRONMENT, you will receive the following prompt: Inappropriate environment. Type <space> to continue. This simply indicates that you must re-set the appropriate switches in the ENVIRONMENT in order for this command to be effective. (Refer To Chapter 3) * P) PAGE P(AGE - This command moves the cursor one page at a time in either the forward or reverse direction, whichever is indicated by the direction arrows ("<" or ">"). A repeat factor may be used to move several pages at a time. No prompt line will appear for this command. (Refer To Chapter 2) * Q) QUIT Q(UIT - This command allows you to leave an editing session. When you have finished editing a file, a "Q" executes the Quit command. The Quit command will deliver you to a menu screen where you must select an option. If this edit session created a new file, the following menu will appear: B(egin editing another file without updating current file E(xit without updating file R(eturn to the editor without updating file W(rite to a file name "B" = begins a new editing session without updating or saving the current file; "E" = leaves the editor entirely without updating your file; "R" = returns the cursor to the same position in the file as when you executed the Quit command, without updating and saving the file; "W" = allows you to assign a new file name to this text file. If you choose this option and enter a file name which already exists on your disk, you will receive an additional prompt: File "XXXXXX" already exists. Delete "XXXXXX" and continue (Y/N)? This prompt allows you to "overwrite" the old file by the same name, replacing it with this new text. However, make certain that if you respond with a "Y", the existing file is no longer needed. It will be deleted from your disk. ( Type <return> for next help page of Quit Command ) * ]( Quit Command (Page 2) Quit Command ( Page 2 ) If this edit session produced a new text file which you would like to save, you must enter the "W" option in order to give your work a file name. Otherwise, your work will be lost. Enter Output File Name ( or <return> to abort ) => If the edit session did not produce a new text file (you were updating an existing text file), and perhaps you copied part of a second text file into your edit session, two additional options will appear on the menu: S(ave and update the last output file, "XXXXXXXX" X(change - Save into the copied in file, "XXXXXXXXXXX" "S" = allows you to save and update the file you were working on in this edit session, with no change in the already existing file name. "X" = allows you to save and update the edit session, using the name of the file which you copied into the edit session. However, as you can see, you still have the option of Writing the edit session to a new file name, thus producing a third text file from two separate files. ( Type <return> for next help page of Quit Command ) * (( Quit Command (Page 3) Quit Command ( Page 3 ) If you choose to give your work a file name ("W"), or if you choose the S(ave or X(change option, the following menu will appear: A(bort the current output options & return to editor B(egin editing another file E(xit the editor R(eturn to the editor to continue editing the current file I(mmediately Print the current document using default options P(rint a different document Enter Secondary Option ? "A" = aborts the previous menu and returns you back to your text file, without saving and updating the edit session. "B" = places you back in the text editor for another editing session, after the previous menu options have been fulfilled. "E" = allows you to leave the editor, after the previous menu options have been fulfilled. "R" = returns you to the editor, in the same text file, after the previous menu options have been fulfilled. (Refer To Chapter 1) * R) REPLACE R(EPLACE [Next] : T(ok C(ase V(erify <trgt> <substit> => This command finds a specified target, and replaces it with a substitute. Targets and substitutes must be specified within a pair of identical, non-alphanumeric delimiters, such as ( # / $ % ). Repeat factors and direction arrows may be used with this command. A repeat factor of "/" (infinity) indicates that every target within the text file will be replaced with the substitute. Likewise, a repeat factor of "10" will replace the next 10 occurrences of the target with the substitute. If you indicate a repeat factor which is larger than the number of occurrences in the text file, you will receive a prompt. For example: < Error: Found only 6 of the 99 required. Options: C(ontinue, Q(uit, S(top In this example, a repeat factor of "99" was specified, with only "6" occurrences of the target being found in the file. This method can also be used for finding the number of times a target occurs in a text file. If you are near the end of your text file and would like to use the replace command to search from the end to the beginning of the file, simply change the direction of the arrow. ( Type <Return> to continue to next page ) * :( Replace Command (Page 2) Replace Command ( Page 2 ) T(ok = You may specify whether you wish to use the Token or Literal modes for the replace exercise. Choosing T(ok mode will will search for the target exactly as you have typed it into the prompt line. L(it will search for the target regardless of how it appears in the text. The switches in the ENVIRONMENT control the default value of this command; If T(ok mode is set to "True", the prompt line will list the L(it mode as an option. C(ase = This command allows you to specify the case sensitive or insensitive mode for the replace search. C(ase (Case sensitive) will enable the replace search to look for your target exactly as you have typed it into the prompt line. I(nsens mode enables the replace search to look for your target regardless of upper or lower letters. V(erify = This option indicates that you wish to actually see the target within the text file for verification, before replacing it with the substitute. If you have specified this option, with each target that is found, you will be further prompted: Replace[Every]:<reject> aborts, 'R' replaces, <space> doesn't At this prompt, you must indicate what you wish to do with this target. REJECT will totally abort the REPLACE command. Tapping an "R" will replace the target with the substitute, and then continue. Tapping a <space> will skip the target with out replacing it, and then continue. (Refer To Chapter 4) * S) SET S(ET: E(nvironment, M(arker, T(abs, Z(ap Marker, H(elp or <Reject> ? "E" = allows you to enter the edit ENVIRONMENT in order to set switches, determine the names of markers, check for cursor location within the text file, check for the date of creation, and update, of the text file, plus other important information pertaining to the text file you are currently editing. "M" = allows you to set markers within your text file. "T" = Allows you to set tab settings at any column position within your text file. "Z" = option allows you to set a ZAP MARKER. A Zap Marker is a temporary marker that is set only to be used with the ZAP command. ( Refer to the Help Option within the Set Command for more information. ) * V) VERIFY V(ERIFY This command redisplays and centers your text on the screen. This command is useful when your computer is being used via communication lines, which may make your screen appear as though it were loosing characters. (Refer To Chapter 5) * W) WORD Tapping a "W" from the edit prompt line will move the cursor to the lst character of the next word. If the direction arrow is pointing to the left, a "W" will move the cursor to the 1st character of the previous word. * X) EXCHANGE EX(CHANGE TEXT [<bs> a char][<reject> escapes, <accept> accepts] This command is used to replace any number of characters with new characters or spaces. Selecting the <HOME> key while in the EXCHANGE command sets the position where the cursor sits as the new "home" column so that subsequent carriage returns will return to that column on the following line. This is particularly handy when you are making modifications to a column of information, (e.g., a column of numerals). Selecting the <HOME> key a second time will erase the <HOME> column position and subsequent carriage returns will move you to the next line at the left-most character. In the eXchange mode, when the <tab> key is depressed, the cursor will advance to the tab positions set by the user. If no tab positions have been set by the user, then the default tabs will be in effect. These tab positions are located at every eighth column. <bs> = indicates that PRIOR to accepting any revisions, you may restore any exchanged characters by backspacing over the new characters with the <backspace> key or the <left-arrow>. The original characters that were exchanged will re-appear. Typing the <down-arrow> will move you to the next line down in the same column; tapping a <carriage-return> will move you to the next line at the left-most character. <reject> = aborts the command. <accept> = accepts any exchanges done with the command. (Refer To Chapter 3) * Y) PARAGRAPH Tapping a "Y" from the edit prompt line will move the cursor 12 lines in the direction of the arrow in the prompt line. * Z) ZAP Z(AP Allows you to delete sections of text which have been "marked" with the S(et Zap Marker command. Insure that your cursor is sitting exactly at the point in your text file where you wish to begin the deletion and execute the S(et Z(ap Marker command. Your Zap Marker is now set. Place your cursor within the text file in the exact location where you wish the deletion to end. This cursor location will serve as your second Zap Marker - no need to set a second Zap Marker. Tap a "Z" to execute the ZAP command, when prompted for a Y/N, if your are sure this is the section you wish to delete, respond with a "Y". This type of deletion is useful when large amounts of text are to be deleted and the deletion is needed in the edit buffer. (Refer To Chapter 5) * [) REPEAT FACTOR [ ] REPEAT FACTOR The number within brackets at the beginning of a prompt line (i.e., [1]) which specifies the number of times that the command will repeat itself (such as F(ind, R(eplace and all movement commands) is known as a repeat factor. These commands will be executed in the direction that the direction arrows ("<" or ">") are set. The Slash ("/"), when used as the repeat factor, represents an infinite number of occurrences. * !) EXCLAMATION POINT After you have entered the main Editor prompt line, tapping the "!" once will display the expanded edit prompt line, which lists more edit commands that are available. Tapping the "!" a second time will return you to the original Editor prompt line. * <) LEFT ARROW < (LEFT DIRECTION ARROW) or a comma (",") sets movement for the <space> and <carriage return> to the backward direction. Also, F(ind and R(eplace commands are executed from the current cursor position backwards to the beginning of the text file. * >) RIGHT ARROW > (RIGHT DIRECTION ARROW) or a period (".") sets the movement direction for the <space> and <carriage return> to the forward direction. Also, F(ind and R(eplace searched are performed beginning at the location where the cursor sits, proceeding forward to the end of the file. * +) PLUS SIGN (LEFT SCROLL) + (PLUS SIGN) or semi-colon (";") moves (scrolls) the screen of text to the left. This allows you to view text HORIZONTALLY beyond the 80 columns available on a standard screen, up to a total of 255 columns. Using a repeat factor with the "+" will move the screen a specified number of columns to the left. * -) MINUS SIGN (RIGHT SCROLL) - (MINUS SIGN) Moves (scrolls) the screen of text to the right. This allows you to return toward the left-most column of your screen. Using a repeat factor with the "-" will move the screen a specified number of columns to the right. * /) SLASH / (SLASH) Represents an infinite number of occurrences. Preceding the FIND command, it locates the last occurrence of the target specified. Preceding the REPLACE command, it replaces every occurrence of the target with the substitution that is specified. When a slash precedes a <left-arrow>, the cursor jumps to the beginning of your text file. When it precedes a <right-arrow>, the cursor jumps to the end of your text file. * =) EQUALS = (EQUALS SIGN) Tapped once, moves the cursor back to the first character of the last edit transaction that was made. Tapped a second time, the cursor returns to its original location. * 1) <Cursor Control Keys> <UP ARROW> Tapping the <UP ARROW> (or the UP ARROW command) will move the cursor upward 1 line, to the same column. You may use a repeat factor with this command. <DOWN ARROW> Tapping the <DOWN ARROW> (or the DOWN ARROW command) will move the cursor downward 1 line, to the same column. You may use a repeat factor with this command. <RIGHT ARROW> Tapping the <RIGHT ARROW> (or the RIGHT ARROW command) will move the cursor forward 1 character, regardless of the direction of the arrow in the prompt line. You may use a repeat factor with this command. <LEFT ARROW> Tapping the <LEFT ARROW> (or the LEFT ARROW command) will move the cursor backward 1 character, regardless of the direction of the arrow in the prompt line. You may use a repeat factor with this command. * 2) <TAB> Tapping the <TAB> key (or the <TAB> command> will move the cursor to the next tab position. If the direction arrow in the prompt line is pointing to the left, the <TAB> command will move the cursor to the next tab position to the left. * 3) <HOME> Tapping the <HOME> key (or the <HOME> command) will move the cursor to the 1st row, 1st character of the screen. * 4) Accept, Reject, CR, BS, SP <Accept> = Tapping the <ACCEPT> key (or the <ACCEPT> command) makes all transactions a permanent part of the text file. <Reject> = Tapping the <REJECT> key (or the <REJECT> command) aborts all transactions that were made. <CR> = (or the <CR> command) moves the cursor to the 1st character of the next line. However, if the direction arrow in the prompt line is pointing to the left, a <CR> moves the cursor to the 1st character of the previous line. A repeat factor may be used with this command. <BS> = (or the <BS> command) moves the cursor backward 1 character. However, if the direction arrow in the prompt line is pointing to the left, a <BS> moves the cursor 1 character in the opposite direction. A repeat factor may be used with this command. <SP> = the <space bar> moves the cursor 1 character at a time in the direction of the arrow in the prompt line. A repeat factor may be used with this command. * 5) MOVING BLOCKS OF TEXT MOVING BLOCKS OF TEXT The <Append Toggle> Option of the DELETE command allows you to "stack" deletions in the buffer, so that you may copy them back into your text file. For purposes of appending or "stacking" the edit buffer, you MUST use the DELETE command, although you may reject your delete transactions, so that your text file is not affected. All delete and insert transactions are temporarily stored in the edit buffer, regardless of whether they are accepted or rejected as part of your text file. Place the cursor on the very first character of the text you wish to move and tap a "D" for delete. Any deletion that is currently in the buffer at this point will be erased and this new deletion will replace it. Now, use your <moving commands> to delete the first block of text. <ACCEPT> will delete this text from your text file; however, if the deletion is only for the purpose of copying the same text into another section of your file, you may use your <REJECT> command, and the deletion will be aborted, leaving your text file unchanged, and filling the edit buffer with the same text. ( Type <return> to move to next page on moving blocks of text ) * 6) MOVING BLOCKS (Page 2) MOVING BLOCKS OF TEXT ( Page 2 ) Now, position your cursor on the first character of the next block of text you wish to append onto the end of the previous block. Tap a "D" for delete, select the <Append Toggle> option, by tapping the <HOME> key (or <HOME> command, and delete the next block of text. <ACCEPT> or <REJECT> your deletion. This deletion will be added to the previous deletion in the buffer. There are now two deletions "stacked" or appended in the buffer. There is virtually no limit to the amount of text you may "stack" in the buffer. To restore these appended deletions to your text, place the cursor where the "stacked" text should begin, tap a "C" (for C(opy), "B" (for B(uffer). The blocks of text which are still being held in the buffer are copied back into the text in the order in which they were deleted. This technique is not reserved for entire paragraphs of text. This can be used in various ways to reconstruct sentences, lines or columns of text, etc. The more you experiment with this technique, the more uses you will find for it. Keep in mind that text should be deleted and appended in the order in which you would like to have it restored. (Refer To Chapter 6) * * --:::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: --editset --:::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: S( Set Command Prompt: S(ET: E(nvironment, M(arker, T(abs, Z(ap Marker or <Reject>? The Set Command allows you to change the editor environment (the general way the editor operates), allows you to set Markers within your text, allows you to set Tabs, and allows the setting of Zap Markers. * E( Environment E = Places you in the Edit ENVIRONMENT, enabling you to set switches, view marker names, check file creation date and other information pertaining to the current file you are editing. * M( Markers M = Enables you to set a marker in your text file. The marker will be will be placed at the position where the cursor was sitting prior to executing this command. Markers are not physically present in your text file - they are logged into the edit ENVIRONMENT by row and column position. Markers are used in conjunction with the JUMP and COPY commands. * T( Tabs T = Enables you to set "tabs" within your text file which will allow you to move the cursor directly to this "tabbed" position by tapping the <TAB KEY> (or the TAB KEY command) when in the insert mode. The tab screen represents columns 1 through 512. The first set of numbers include columns 0-49, 100-149, 200-249, etc. The second set of numbers include columns 50-99, 150-199, 250-299, etc. The "T" beneath columns 9, 17, 25, etc. indicates the location of a pre-set tab. Without any changes to the tab table, your cursor will advance to every eighth column when you tap the tab key in the INSERT mode or EXCHANGE mode. Tabs are automatically set up for every eighth column, although you can re-set them to any desired position. Options: C(lear tabs, R(eset tabs, S(et tabs, Quit ? * 1( Clear Tabs Option C( This option will erase all current tab settings. If you are in the process of setting new tab positions, it is a good idea to first clear all existing tabs, otherwise the new tab settings will be in addition to the current settings. * 2( Reset Tabs Option R( Allows you to reset all tab settings to every eighth column. * 3( Set Tabs Set Option S( Allows you to set a tab at any column location 1 thru 505. If you are in the process of setting new tab positions, you should first execute the C(lear option to erase all existing tabs. If this is not done, any new tab settings will be in addition to those already existing. Once this is done, the S(et option will allow you to set new tab positions. Enter the column number of the tab position, enter a "T" to indicate an ordinary tab, or an "N" to indicate a numeric tab ("N" allows you to automatically line up columns of numbers). * 4( Quit Set Tabs Option Q( Allows you to quit the SET TAB routine and return to the edit prompt line. This command may be executed in order to abort the SET command. * Z( Zap Marker Z = Sets a marker specifically for marking the beginning boundary of a block of text that will subsequently be deleted using the ZAP command. This Zap Marker will occur wherever the cursor is sitting prior to executing this command. * 5( <Reject> Set Option <REJECT> = Aborts the SET command, returning you to the Edit Prompt Line * * --:::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: --editenv --:::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: A( A(UTO INDENT: A(UTO INDENT: When the Auto Indent switch is set to "true", a tap of the carriage return will position the cursor directly beneath the first character of the previous line. To change the position of the cursor, you may use the <backspace> key or the <space> bar to change the current line's indentation. Set to "false", a carriage return will position your cursor on the left-most column on the screen. The A(uto Indent switch must be set to "false" if the F(illing switch is set to "true". * B( B(REAK CHARACTER: B(REAK CHARACTER: The B(reak character switch is used to designate any character which separates paragraphs when this character appears in the first column of a line. This switch is usually set to a period (".") for the SAIC Text Formatter, which uses imbedded word processing commands that are prefaced by a period. Since each imbedded command must be listed on its own line, setting the B(reak Character switch to a period (".") will prevent these word processing commands from being formatted into a single line when the F(illing switch is set to "true". * C( C(ASE SENSITIVE: C(ASE SENSITIVE: With the C(ase Sensitive switch set to "true", the FIND and REPLACE commands will search a text file for a target exactly as the target was typed in. For example, upper and lower case letters must match exactly. When set to "false" the C(ase Sensitive environment defaults to I(nsensitive and will locate targets regardless of lower or upper case characters. * E( E(NABLE COMMANDS: E(NABLE COMMANDS: When set to "true", the E(nable Commands switch automatically inserts SAIC word processing commands into your text file when the carriage return is depressed. These commands are for use with the SAIC Text Formatter. When set to "false" you must manually type in all commands. * F( F(ILLING: F(ILLING: When set to "true", F(illing provides automatic carriage returns when the text you are typing meets the right margin. The F(illing switch must also be set to "true" to enable the MARGIN command to reformat text width. This switch should be set to "true" when creating a new file, but should be set to "false" when editing a file. The A(uto Indent switch must be "false" when the F(illing switch is set to "true". * J( J(USTIFY: J(USTIFY: With the F(illing switch set to "true" and the J(ustify switch set to "true", your text will be appear on the screen with uniform left and right margins whenever text is inserted or the MARGIN command is executed. * L( L(EFT MARGIN: L(EFT MARGIN: The F(illing switch must be set to "true" for this switch to be effective. This switch is activated by a number which defines the number of spaces which will precede each line of your text, i.e., your left margin. For example, the number 5 will give you a 5-character left margin, the number 0 will begin each line of text in the very first column of each line. * P( P(ARAGRAPH MARGIN: P(ARAGRAPH MARGIN: The F(illing switch must be set to "true" for this switch to be effective. P(aragraph Margin is activated by a number. This number sets the indentation of the first line of each new paragraph this number of spaces following a blank line, or following a line which is prefaced by a break character (usually a period [.]). * R( R(IGHT MARGIN: R(IGHT MARGIN: The F(illing switch must be set to "true" for this switch to be effective. The R(ight Margin switch is activated by a number which defines the maximum number of characters which will be allowed on each line. For example, the number 70 would allow 70 characters per line, the number 50 would allow only 50 characters per line. * S( S(AVE ENVIRONMENT: S(AVE ENVIRONMENT: Set to "true", S(ave Environment will save and restore all the switches in the ENVIRONMENT to their current setting whenever the file that is currently being edited is read into the SAIC Text Editor. When this switch is set to "false", S(ave Environment will not restore the switch settings the next time the file is edited. You will have to go in to the ENVIRONMENT and reset all switches. * T( T(OKEN MODE: T(OKEN MODE: The T(oken Mode switch designates how a target for the REPLACE and FIND commands will be located. With T(oken Mode set to "true", only "isolated occurrences" of the target will be located For example, the target "for" would not be located in the word "forward" with this switch set to "true". Set to "false", every instance of the target, regardless of the characters that immediately precede or follow it, will be located, for example, the target "for" would be located in the words "forward", "forthright", "before", etc. * W( W(ORD PROCESSOR: W(ORD PROCESSOR: This switch should be set to "true" for creating or editing text files and "false" for typing computer programs. * 1( Input File =: Input File =: Indicates the name of the file you entered the Editor with. If you are editing a new file, this line is not displayed. * 2( Copied in file =: Copied in file =: This line appears if you have executed a C(opy F(ile command during the current edit session. It will list the name of the last file that you copied into your current edit session. * 3( Output File =: Output File =: Indicates the name of the file you gave during the last save or write if it is different from the Input File. * 4( Characters in memory =: Characters in memory =: This line indicates the approximate number of characters currently being viewed by the SAIC Text Editor. * 5( Blocks before memory =: Blocks before memory =: This line indicates the number of blocks of characters on disk preceding the cursor position. * 6( Blocks after memory =: Blocks after memory =: This line indicates the number of blocks of characters on disk following the current cursor position. * 7( Characters per block =: Characters per block =: This line indicates the number of characters that make up one block of text. * 8( Input file still being read Input file still being read in: This line will appear if you enter the ENVIRONMENT before the entire file you are editing has been read into the edit session. * 9( Cursor Line/Column =: Cursor Line/Column =: This line indicates the position of the cursor in the text file. The first number indicates the line of text where the cursor is located. The second number indicates the column number where the cursor is located. * @( Date Created : Date Created : This line indicates the date that this file was originally created. (Note that the time is expressed in military format.) * #( Date Last Updated : Date Last Updated : This line indicates the current date of this edit session. (Note that the time is expressed in military format.) This date is automatically updated by the computer each day when you enter the editor for the first time. This date will appear in each text file edited each day. * $( Find Pattern : Find Pattern : This line will indicate the name of the last target that was specified with the last FIND command. * %( Replace Pattern : Replace Pattern : This line will indicate the name of the last substitute that was specified with the last REPLACE command. * &( Markers: Markers: This line will indicate the names of any markers which have been set in this text file. * *