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- HELP - Input
-
- All keyboard input required by prompts or for entry of data for
- all lines on forms and schedules uses a special input subroutine. In
- most cases, a default option character or field is displayed with
- prompts. The existing data or a blank line is displayed for lines and
- amount fields for forms and schedules. Pressing the Enter key is the
- only action required if the default value represents the action to be
- taken or the line or amount field does not have to be changed. To
- change the value of the displayed prompt, key in the desired characters
- or digits at the flashing cursor. The keyboard is set to lower case
- and numeric shift when a prompt is displayed. Prompts and text lines
- displayed or entered for all forms and schedules may be changed or
- edited by use of the following keys:
- Control Keys for Edit or Input of Displayed Prompts
-
- Tab (Left & Right Arrows) Pressing the tab key retains the character
- at the cursor position and moves the cursor one position
- to the right.
- Backspace (Large Left Arrow) Moves the cursor one position to left.
- Del + Shift Press the Del key while holding a shift key then press any
- key 1 thru 9 to enter the number of characters to be deleted.
- Ins + Shift Press the Ins key while holding a shift key to turn on
- or to turn off insert mode.
- Enter key Enters the character or characters displayed by the prompt
- including those to the right of the cursor.
- Enter key + Shift Enters only those characters to the left of the
- cursor position.
- Escape key The entry in progress is cancelled and the program
- returns to the start of the function in progress or to
- the last menu in use.
- End + Shift Cancels any changes and display the prompt as it was
- prior to any changes.
- the last menu in use.
- End + Shift Cancels any changes and display the prompt as it was
- prior to any