Commodore Plus 4 - GRAPHIC KEYS; ESCAPE

GRAPHIC As we mentioned before, when you turn on the Plus/4, it is in upper-
KEYS case/graphics text mode. When you're in this mode, you can type the
— full set of more than 60 graphics you see on the fronts of many of the
keys, as well as all upper-case letters without using the SHIFT
__ key The shift key lets you type graphics in this mode, instead of
upper-case letters
There are two graphic symbols on each graphics key:
• To print the graphic symbol on the right, hold down the SHIFT
key while you press the appropriate key. ^^^
• To print the graphic symbol on the left, hold down the O key
— while you press the selected key.
You can create pictures, charts, and designs by printing graphics
side-by-side or on top of each other, like building blocks. Try printing
some of the graphics keys to see how they work. Chapter 7 explains
more about graphics.
You can switch between upper-case/graphics mode and upper/lower
case mode by pressing the SHIFT and C* keys at the same
lime. In either mode, type BASIC commands without holding down the
SHIFT key.
In this mode, you can type upper- and lower-case letters, just like a
regular typewriter. {You will have to shift for upper-case letters.) You
also can use the graphic characters on the left front of the keys, which
— print as in upper-case/graphics mode; hold down C and press
the graphic key. The left side graphics are ideal for creating charts,
graphs, and business forms.
ESCAPE
~~ The Escape key lets you perform many special screen edit
ing functions, including functions utilizing the windowing capability of
the Plus/4. Windows are areas of the screen (defined by you) that may
be used as work space without affecting the rest of the screen. The
ESCape key can perform several window editing functions,
as well as many other regular uses, such as inserting, deleting,
and scrolling.
The ESCape key is typically used with standard alphabet keys. To
activate a function, press the ESCape key followed by one of the
— keys listed below.
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