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2 1983 Brian Hebbes
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1 youare ready to start a new file.
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1 worryabout this. But you can aid
1 withthe number keys for functions:
1 whichblanks out the text
1 whenyou add
1 typein your text. MicroPen will makesure that words
1 toswitch CAPS LOCK on and off
1 toediting the current file.
1 thisparagraph.
1 thestart of a new paragraph.
1 theprogram, simply use CONTinue. Ifany other error
1 theprocess by always typing a spaceafter punctuation marks ,;:!?.
1 theother functions follows-rememberto use the CAPS SHIFT
1 thenpress
1 thefunctions - it doesn't matter ifyou change the file, because youhave a copy on tape. Try
1 thatstarts with
1 text(line up the
1 t$=t$+b$+a$(k):
1 splitbetween lines
1 shouldrecover the situation. But if itdoesn't, and you
1 savethe text file, use
1 s=s-(s>x):
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1 promptto position the tape for loadingand for the verify
1 positionand start the
1 paragraph,reformatting is automatic).
1 option,enter the
1 newparagraph, simply put a space atthe start of the line.
1 movementfunctions:- left, right, up, anddown. A full description of
1 longerthan this, create two files
1 linein the file
1 key to end editing."''"To return to this display press both shift keys simultaneously."''"Press any key to resume editing File ";f$;" Line ";c;" of ";z:
1 itcan go wrong, it will! So here'swhat to do IF something does
1 it'sthat's simple! You get a
1 isrecognised by
1 isfrom the current line to the endof the file
1 ifyou choose - as it has
1 happen,one
1 gowrong. For a tape loading
1 file, don'tforget to start the tape!
1 featureensures that words are not splitbetween lines,
1 erroruse the command GO
1 deletionshave created short lines -
1 currentline to the end of the paragraph(This is needed
1 correctand print it. Help is always
1 commandSAVE
1 carefullybefore printing. It saves paper!
1 c=c-(c<i)*(c-i)-(c>z)*(c-z):
1 c=c+(c<z):
1 butbeware of entering keywords like'THEN' - you can also use it
1 blankline following the current line.
1 beforereloading MicroPen.
1 aword or phrase -
1 automatically!It will also
1 athand - press both SHIFT keys.
1 appropiate
1 andprint them one after the other. * When loading
1 alwaysfollows a save.
1 addingtext to the end of the file.
1 accidentally
1 aboutthe text on the screen
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1 SAVING AND RE-LOADING FILES
1 PARAGRAPHS
1 MicroPen Manual
1 MURPHY'S LAW
1 MICROPEN
1 MANUAL r
1 Ifyou need reminding of them, justpress both shift keys. Try that,then
1 GRAPHICSor user-defined characters,
1 FILE ? ";r:
1 B MicroPen
1 7 The Edit Functions are there tohelp you improve your
1 7 Pressing ENTER creates a
1 6 5,6,7,& 8 are for MOVING
1 6 4 REPOSITIONS you to
1 4 3 allows you to
1 180lines. If you need
1 , 3. CREATE , 4. EDIT , or 5.
1 + 9 allows you to enter
1 *** MicroPen Edit Functions ***
1 '" Press ENTER to add a new line."''" Use
1 & Normally you will
1 & 2 switches on and off automaticJUSTIFICATION
1 & 0 deletes the character left ofthe cursor
1 % MicroPen is very simple to use.Just type in your text,
1 % Choose option 4
1 $ Now use DOWN (shift and 6 keys)to see more of this manual.
1 # 1 REFORMATS
1 "Position tape for";(t$)'"then press ENTER";t$:
1 "Go to which line? ";c:
1 "Find which word?";r$:
1 "File name?";
1 "Enter special characters:";r$:
1 "Double spacing? ";
1 "''" Use CAPS SHIFT plus..."''" 1.REFORMAT rest of paragraph 2.JUSTIFICATION toggle (";"ON)"
1 " GETTING THE BEST FROM MicroPen
1 " 3.SEARCH file for a word"'" 4.REPOSITION to new line"'" 5.LEFT,8.RIGHT (one character) 6.DOWN,7.UP (one line)"'" 9.enter GRAPHICS characters"'" 0.DELETE a character"
1 " * Keep two copies of files, incase one is lost
1 ! When you have finished editing,press STOP (symbol shift and A).This option choice is displayed:
1 When you want to
1 WARNING - File full, text lost":
1 Murphy's Law states that if
1 MicroPen's "word wrap"
1 Choose the
1 Any line (like this
1 * Don't spend too long editinga file without saving a copy. * Don't try to save text fileson the program tape
1 1. LOAD , 2. SAVE , 3. CREATE , 4. EDIT , or 5. PRINT FILE ?