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XXX NEWNAME.HLP0 YYY SPECIFIC INSTRUCTIONS Enter in a name and press F10 (or click left mouse button) when finished. KEYS TO USE WHILE TYPING Ins = insert character Del = delete character at cursor ── = next character ── = previous character End = end of field Home = beginning of field Ctrl + Y = delete characters to end of field Backspace = delete character to left of cursor *** End *** XXX ADDCOMPANY.HLP0 YYY SPECIFIC INSTRUCTIONS Enter a target company and press F10 (or click left mouse button) when finished. KEYS TO USE WHILE TYPING Ins = insert character Del = delete character at cursor ── = next character ── = previous character End = end of field Home = beginning of field Ctrl + Y = delete characters to end of field Backspace = delete character to left of cursor *** End *** XXX SIMPLEFIELD.HLP YYY SPECIFIC INSTRUCTIONS Follow the prompt line below and press F10 (or click right mouse button) when finished. KEYS TO USE WHILE TYPING Ins = insert character Del = delete character at cursor ── = next character ── = previous character End = end of line or field Home = beginning of line or field Ctrl + Y = delete characters to end of field Backspace = delete character to left of cursor SPECIAL KEYS = next field or down one line = previous field or up one line ─┘ = next field or down one line Tab = next field or down one line Mouse left button = next field *** End *** XXX PARAGRAPH.HLP YYY SPECIFIC INSTRUCTIONS Follow the prompt line below. There is no limit to the amount of space available for your entry. ResumeMaker automatically wraps text to the next line. Only use ─┘ to end or break a line (for example, at the end of a para- graph). To edit text, use Ins or Del and Ctrl + B to reform the paragraph. Press F10 (or click right mouse button) when finished. KEYS TO USE WHILE TYPING Ins = insert character Del = delete character at cursor ── = next character ── = previous character ─┘ = next line/paragraph End = end of line Home = beginning of line PgUp = previous screen PgDn = next screen Ctrl + Y = delete characters in the entire line Ctrl + B = reform paragraph Backspace = delete character to left of cursor Mouse left button = next line *** End *** XXX DATEFIELD.HLP YYY SPECIFIC INSTRUCTIONS Enter the date as mm/dd/yy; ResumeMaker sorts information in order by date. ResumeMaker auto- matically uses the date that your PC gives it; if this is not the date that you want, you may change it. KEYS TO USE WHILE TYPING Ins = insert character Del = delete character at cursor ── = next character ── = previous character End = end of line or field Home = beginning of line or field Ctrl + Y = delete characters to end of field Backspace = delete character to left of cursor SPECIAL KEYS = next field or down one line = previous field or up one line ─┘ = next field Tab = next field Mouse left button = next field *** End *** XXX SPECIALDATE.HLP YYY SPECIFIC INSTRUCTIONS Enter the month with a number 1 through 12 (i.e., 7 or 07 for July) and a year, if desired. In the case of experience, ResumeMaker sorts information in order by date. Enter PRES in the year field to display the word PRESENT in your resume. Use "Style" under "Change Resume Design" to specify how you want the month and/or year displayed. KEYS TO USE WHILE TYPING Ins = insert character Del = delete character at cursor ── = next character ── = previous character End = end of line or field Home = beginning of line or field Ctrl + Y = delete characters to end of field Backspace = delete character to left of cursor SPECIAL KEYS = next field or down one line = previous field or up one line ─┘ = next field Tab = next field Mouse left button = next field *** End *** XXX NUMERICFIELD.HLP YYY SPECIFIC INSTRUCTIONS Enter your Grade Point Average (based on A = 4.00). KEYS TO USE WHILE TYPING Ins = insert character Del = delete character at cursor ── = next character ── = previous character End = end of line or field Home = beginning of line or field Ctrl + Y = delete characters to end of field Backspace = delete character to left of cursor SPECIAL KEYS = next field or down one line = previous field or up one line ─┘ = next field Tab = next field Mouse left button = next field *** End *** XXX SAVLET.HLP0 YYY SPECIFIC INSTRUCTIONS To save this letter for future use, type Y. You will then enter a name (25 characters or less) and press ─┘ (or click left mouse button). To discard this letter, type N. KEYS TO USE WHEN ENTERING A NAME Ins = insert character Del = delete character at cursor ── = next character ── = previous character End = end of line or field Home = beginning of line or field Ctrl + Y = delete characters to end of field Backspace = delete character to left of cursor *** End *** XXX SAVE.HLP0 YYY SPECIFIC INSTRUCTIONS To save this resume for future use, type Y. To discard this resume, type N. *** End *** XXX SAVNAME.HLP0 YYY SPECIFIC INSTRUCTIONS Enter a name (25 characters or less) and press ─┘ (or click left mouse button). KEYS TO USE WHEN ENTERING A NAME Ins = insert character Del = delete character at cursor ── = next character ── = previous character End = end of line or field Home = beginning of line or field Ctrl + Y = delete characters to end of field Backspace = delete character to left of cursor *** End *** XXX PAGESET.HLP0 YYY SPECIFIC INSTRUCTIONS Press the spacebar to see more choices. SPECIAL KEYS = next field = previous field *** End *** XXX CTITLE.HLP0 YYY SPECIFIC INSTRUCTIONS Press ─┘ (or click left mouse button) to select the title to be changed. Enter a new title (25 characters or less) or press F5 for a list of substitutes. KEYS TO USE WHILE TYPING Ins = insert character Del = delete character at cursor ── = next character ── = previous character End = end of line or field Home = beginning of line or field Ctrl + Y = delete characters to end of field Backspace = delete character to left of cursor *** End *** XXX LAYOUT.HLP0 YYY SPECIFIC INSTRUCTIONS To move a section, use or to highlight a section name and press ─┘ (or click left mouse button). Once the section name blinks, use or to move. Press ─┘ (or click left mouse button) to com- plete the move. *** End *** XXX STYLERES.HLP0 YYY SPECIFIC INSTRUCTIONS Press ─┘ (or click left mouse button) to change a resume sec- tion's style. SPECIAL KEYS = next section = previous section *** End *** XXX STYLE1.HLP0 YYY SPECIFIC INSTRUCTIONS Press the spacebar to see more style choices. SPECIAL KEYS = next field = previous field *** End *** XXX SPACING.HLP0 YYY SPECIFIC INSTRUCTIONS Press the spacebar to see more choices. SPECIAL KEYS = next field = previous field *** End *** XXX TARLOG.HLP0 YYY SPECIFIC INSTRUCTIONS Follow the prompt line below. Use ── or ── to move between fields. Use or to scroll between activities. Press ─┘ (or click left mouse button) to make a selection. For additional Help, select a field then press F1 again. Press F6 to remove an entire entry. Press F9 to insert a new entry. Use + or - for the date and time you want. When you finish the entry, ResumeMaker will sort the new activity chronologically. Press F10 (or click right mouse button) when finished to leave the target company activity log. *** End *** XXX TARLOGC.HLP0 YYY SPECIFIC INSTRUCTIONS Follow the prompt line below. Choose Y in the "C" column to auto- matically send the entry to your appointment calendar when you exit the activity log. ResumeMaker will set this column to N once an entry is sent to the appointment calendar. Therefore, if you make a change and wish to re-send an activity to your appointment calendar, choose Y. SPECIAL KEYS ─┘ = typing mode on/off Mouse left button = typing mode on/off *** End *** XXX LOGFLD.HLP0 YYY SPECIFIC INSTRUCTIONS Follow the prompt line below. KEYS TO USE WHILE TYPING Ins = insert character Del = delete character at cursor ── = next character ── = previous character End = end of field Home = beginning of field Ctrl + Y = delete characters to end of field Backspace = delete character to left of cursor SPECIAL KEYS F5 = list of activities or names ─┘ = typing mode on/off Mouse left button = typing mode on/off *** End *** XXX GUIDE.HLP0 YYY SPECIFIC INSTRUCTIONS You will be given 3 to 4 paragraphs to build your letter. The < > characters indicate items that will be replaced. Guided Letters auto- matically replaces some of these items but you can always use your own words. Use or to see other Guided Let- ter choices for this paragraph. Select a choice by pressing ─┘ (or clicking left mouse button). Once you have completed all of the paragraphs, you will have access to the word processor for editing purposes. KEYS TO USE WHILE TYPING Ins = insert character Del = delete character at cursor ── = next character ── = previous character End = end of line or field Home = beginning of line or field Ctrl + Y = delete characters to end of field Backspace = delete character to left of cursor *** End *** XXX GUIDEFIELD.HLP0 YYY SPECIFIC INSTRUCTIONS Use or and ─┘ (or click left mouse button) to make a selection. If you type in information, press F10 (or click left button) when finished. Guided Letters auto- matically adds this text to your letter. KEYS TO USE WHILE TYPING Ins = insert character Del = delete character at cursor ── = next character ── = previous character End = end of field Home = beginning of field Ctrl + Y = delete characters to end of field Backspace = delete character to left of cursor *** End *** XXX LETTER.HLP YYY SPECIFIC INSTRUCTIONS Edit the letter by typing in changes or use F7 to see more menu options. ResumeMaker automatically wraps text to the next line. Only use ─┘ to end or break a line (for example, at the end of a para- graph). To edit text, use Ins or Del and Ctrl + B to reform the paragraph. SPECIAL FEATURES AVAILABLE F8 = Copy 1. Press F8 to begin copying at the cursor position. 2. Highlight area to be copied by using ─ ─. 3. Press F8 again to end the high- lighting. 4. Move to where the text should be copied and press F8. F9 = Move 1. Press F9 to begin the move at the cursor position. 2. Highlight area to be moved by using ─ ─. 3. Press F9 again to end the high- lighting. 4. Move to where the text should be moved and press F9. F3 = Spell Corrector Will check for correct spelling and offer suggestions of correctly spelled words for your entire let- ter. You will be able to add words to the dictionary with F7. Or, you can type in a new word with F8. F4 = Glossary Provides a list of action words. SPECIAL CHARACTERS ≡ BOLD This symbol will be placed at the cursor position when you choose F7 and the Bold Format option. All text between two ≡ symbols will be bold. ≈ ITALIC This symbol will be placed at the cursor position when you choose F7 and the Italics Format option. All text between two ≈ symbols will be italicized. « UNDERLINE This symbol will be placed at the cursor position when you choose F7 and the Underline Format op- tion. All text between two « symbols will be underlined. < > MERGE A special merge code will be placed at the cursor position when you choose F7 and the Merge option. You can use merge codes to specify information which has already been entered in your tar- get companies and contacts. The Print Merged Letters menu option will make an automatic substitution for these merge codes. T TAB STOPS This symbol indicates 5-character tab increments. Use your Tab key to move quickly across the let- ter. You will see tab stops and a ruler line when you choose F7 and the Ruler Format. .P PAGE BREAK Type .P at the left edge of the page to indicate a page break. This will start a new printed page. .C CENTER Type .C at the left edge of the page in order to automatically center the line. .N NOTE Type .N at the left edge of the page to indicate a note which should not be printed. KEYS TO USE WHILE TYPING = up one line = down one line ─┘ = next line/paragraph Ins = insert character Del = delete character at cursor ── = next character ── = previous character End = end of line Home = beginning of line PgUp = previous screen PgDn = next screen Ctrl + B = reform paragraph Ctrl + Y = delete characters in the entire line Backspace = delete character to left of cursor *** End *** XXX CAL.HLP0 YYY SPECIFIC INSTRUCTIONS Follow the prompt line below. Use ── or ── to move between fields. Use or to scroll between appointments. Press ─┘ (or click left mouse button) to make a selection. For additional Help, select a field then press F1 again. Press F6 to remove or delete an appointment entry. Press F7 to bring up the built-in address book. Press F8 to view a monthly calendar which indicates the dates of scheduled appointments. Press F9 to insert a new entry. Use + or - for the date and time you want. When you finish the entry, ResumeMaker will sort the new appointment chronologically. Press F10 (or click right mouse button) when finished to leave the appointment calendar. *** End *** XXX INCRDATE.HLP0 YYY SPECIFIC INSTRUCTIONS Follow the prompt line below. SPECIAL KEYS + = to increase date/time - = to decrease date/time ─┘ = typing mode on/off Mouse left button = typing mode on/off *** End *** XXX CALFLD.HLP0 YYY SPECIFIC INSTRUCTIONS Follow the prompt line below. KEYS TO USE WHILE TYPING Ins = insert character Del = delete character at cursor ── = next character ── = previous character End = end of field Home = beginning of field Ctrl + Y = delete characters to end of field Backspace = delete character to left of cursor SPECIAL KEYS F5 = list of appointment types or names ─┘ = typing mode on/off Mouse left button = typing mode on/off *** End *** XXX MOVECALR.HLP0 YYY SPECIFIC INSTRUCTIONS Follow the prompt line below. The blinking date indicates today's date. marks dates with scheduled appointments. Pressing ─┘ while on a scheduled appointment will list that appointment at the top of your appointment calendar. F9 creates a new entry in your appointment calendar for the date highlighted. SPECIAL KEYS = date below = date above ─ = date to the right ─ = date to the left ─┘ = go to highlighted date's appointments PgUp = previous month PgDn = next month Mouse left go to highlighted date's button = appointments *** End *** XXX CALOUT.HLP0 YYY SPECIFIC INSTRUCTIONS Make a selection and press ─┘ (or click left mouse button). NOTE: Print/View of the appointment calendar begins at the current cursor position. SPECIAL KEYS ─ = next choice ─ = previous choice *** End *** XXX PRINTER.HLP0 YYY SPECIFIC INSTRUCTIONS Use or and press F5 to select from a list. You can select from a list of prin- ters. Use or to point to your printer and press ─┘ (or click left mouse button) to select. If your printer is not listed, refer to your printer manual to find a compatible printer which is on the list. You can select from a list of prin- ter port options. You may choose the port which connects your prin- ter to your computer. If you are using a serial printer and select a COM port, you may need to use the DOS MODE command. Consult your DOS manual for further information. You can choose ASCII if you would like to send all resumes and let- ters to an ASCII file to be used in other programs. Make a selection by pressing ─┘ (or clicking left mouse button). SPECIAL KEYS = next field = previous field *** End *** XXX DRIVESWITCH.HLP0 YYY SPECIFIC INSTRUCTIONS ResumeMaker will prepare files for your use by creating a subdirectory (if desired). ResumeMaker then builds the necessary files on your hard disk or diskette. This will set up a location for new names, resumes, and other information. Make a selection by pressing ─┘ (or clicking left mouse button). Enter the drive letter where you want your resumes saved or stored. Enter the path where the data will be stored. For example, A: stores resumes and letters on a diskette in the A drive. C:\RESUME\WORK stores data in a subdirectory called WORK in the RESUME directory on drive C. KEYS TO USE WHEN ENTERING THE PATH Ins = insert character Del = delete character at cursor ── = next character ── = previous character End = end of line or field Home = beginning of line or field Ctrl + Y = delete characters to end of field Backspace = delete character to left of cursor SPECIAL KEYS ── = next field ── = next field *** End *** XXX OTHERSETTINGS.HLP0 YYY SPECIFIC INSTRUCTIONS Press the spacebar to see more choices. SPECIAL KEYS = next field = previous field *** End *** XXX IMP.HLP0 YYY SPECIFIC INSTRUCTIONS You can import one or more com- plete resumes from diskette. Import will copy resumes from the drive you highlight and select. Use ── or ── to highlight the A or B drive. Press ─┘ to select the highlighted drive (or click left mouse button). SPECIAL KEYS ─ = next choice ─ = previous choice *** End *** XXX EXP.HLP0 YYY SPECIFIC INSTRUCTIONS You can export one or more com- plete resumes to a diskette for later use on another computer. Export will copy resumes to the drive you highlight and select. Use ── or ── to highlight the A or B drive. Press ─┘ to select the highlighted drive (or click left mouse button). SPECIAL KEYS ─ = next choice ─ = previous choice *** End *** XXX CREATERESUME.HLP0 YYY SPECIFIC INSTRUCTIONS You can either create a new resume or copy the information that you have already entered. Copying information from an existing resume is useful as you create different resume types and formats. Also, copying infor- mation from an existing resume creates a backup copy of your original resume, allowing you to make temporary changes to a resume. Use or and make a selection by pressing ─┘ (or clicking left mouse button). SPECIAL KEYS = next field = previous field *** End *** XXX EXITSTYLE.HLP0 YYY SPECIFIC INSTRUCTIONS Make a selection and press ─┘ (or click left mouse button). SPECIAL KEYS ─ = next choice ─ = previous choice *** End *** XXX SAVELTR.HLP0 YYY SPECIFIC INSTRUCTIONS Enter a letter name (25 chara- cters or less) or press F5 for a list of letter names. KEYS TO USE WHEN ENTERING LETTER NAME Ins = insert character Del = delete character at cursor ── = next character ── = previous character End = end of field Home = beginning of field Ctrl + Y = delete characters to end of field Backspace = delete character to left of cursor *** End *** XXX DELLET.HLP0 YYY SPECIFIC INSTRUCTIONS To permanently delete, type Y. To retain current information, type N. *** End *** XXX DELET.HLP0 YYY SPECIFIC INSTRUCTIONS To permanently delete, type Y. If you don't wish to delete this in- formation, type N. *** End *** XXX NEWLET.HLP0 YYY SPECIFIC INSTRUCTIONS To save the current letter before starting a new letter, type Y. If you wish to discard the current letter, type N. *** End *** XXX CHGMAR.HLP0 YYY SPECIFIC INSTRUCTIONS To set a new margin, enter a num- ber between .5 and 2.0 and press ─┘ (or click left mouse button). SPECIAL KEYS = next choice = previous choice *** End *** XXX FIND.HLP0 YYY SPECIFIC INSTRUCTIONS Enter the text you wish to find and press ─┘ (or click left mouse button). NOTE: Find begins at the current cursor position and con- tinues to the end of the letter. KEYS TO USE WHILE TYPING Ins = insert character Del = delete character at cursor ── = next character ── = previous character End = end of field Home = beginning of field Ctrl + Y = delete characters to end of field Backspace = delete character to left of cursor *** End *** XXX SRCHREP.HLP0 YYY SPECIFIC INSTRUCTIONS Type the text you wish to find and press ─┘ (or click left mouse button). Then type the replacement text you wish to use and press ─┘ (or click left mouse button). NOTE: Search and replace begins at the current cursor position and continues to the end of the letter. KEYS TO USE WHILE TYPING Ins = insert character Del = delete character at cursor ── = next character ── = previous character End = end of field Home = beginning of field Ctrl + Y = delete characters to end of field Backspace = delete character to left of cursor *** End *** XXX READWRIT.HLP0 YYY SPECIFIC INSTRUCTIONS You can save your letter in a format that can be used by other word processors if you write/save the letter to an ASCII file. You can also use a letter written on another word processor. If the letter was saved as an ASCII file, you can read/retrieve it. Enter the drive letter where you want your ASCII letters saved or retrieved. For example, C:\LETTER\DAISYCO.LTR reads (or writes) an ASCII file named DAISYCO.LTR in a subdirectory called LETTER on drive C. A: reads (or writes) a diskette in the A drive. KEYS TO USE WHEN ENTERING THE PATH Ins = insert character Del = delete character at cursor ── = next character ── = previous character End = end of line or field Home = beginning of line or field Ctrl + Y = delete characters to end of field Backspace = delete character to left of cursor *** End *** XXX ASCIIPR.HLP0 YYY SPECIFIC INSTRUCTIONS You can print your resume or let- ter to an ASCII file so that it can be used by other word proces- sors. Enter the drive letter where you want your ASCII file saved. For example, C:\RESUMES\DAISYCO.RES writes an ASCII file named DAISYCO.RES in a subdirectory called RESUMES on drive C. A: writes to a diskette in the A drive. KEYS TO USE WHEN ENTERING THE PATH Ins = insert character Del = delete character at cursor ── = next character ── = previous character End = end of line or field Home = beginning of line or field Ctrl + Y = delete characters to end of field Backspace = delete character to left of cursor *** End *** XXX WPCOPY.HLP0 YYY SPECIFIC INSTRUCTIONS Copy starts from the cursor posi- tion. Highlight the text to be copied and press F8 to mark. Move to where the text should be copied to and press F8 to end the copy. *** End *** XXX WPMOVE.HLP0 YYY SPECIFIC INSTRUCTIONS Move starts from the cursor posi- tion. Highlight the text to be moved and press F9 to mark. Move to where the text should be placed and press F9 to end the move. *** End *** XXX PRNTSETP.HLP0 YYY SPECIFIC INSTRUCTIONS Enter the number of copies to print. Use the spacebar to see more choices for print quality or pause between pages. Print quality gives you control over the speed and quality of your printed resume. Use Draft or Text to print a resume quickly, using a draft-quality type. If you choose Text, fonts will not be printed. Use Final for a high-quality printed resume. Be aware that your printer may take extra time to print a final-quality resume. Choose Pause between pages if you are manually loading single sheets into your printer. SPECIAL KEYS = next choice = previous choice *** End *** XXX END YYY