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Using Applications with MS-DOS 37
The following example shows you how to start edlin, create the
pencil ad file, and exit edlin. All you have to do is follow these
steps:
III Make sure the MS· DOS disk is in drive A.
[2] At the MS· DOS prompt, type the following command, then press
the RETURN key:
edlin pencil.ad
Since you are just creating the file, edlin responds with the
following message:
New file
*
rn When you see the asterisk (*), type the letter I (for Insert)
and press the RETURN key. You will see line number 1. Edlin
uses line
numbers to help you edit, but they are not part of
your file.
[!] Type
the following lines. Remember to press the RETURN key
after
each line, including,. the last line.
Introducing ...
The X-1000 Automatic Pencil Sharpener
From Sharpe Office Supplies
The World Leader in Office Sharpeware
Note Use the BACKSPACE key to erase a mistake on a line
before you press
the RETURN key. If you do press the RETURN
key before correcting the mistake, don't worry about it, this
is just a practice session.
Your
screen should look like this:
A>edlin pencil.ad
New file
*i
1 :*Introducing ...
2:*The X-1000 Automatic Pencil Sharpener
3:*From Sharpe Office Supplies
4:*The World Leader in Office Sharpeware
5:*
[ru When you see 5*, press CONTROL-C to return to the edlin
prompt (the asterisk).