IBM 3174 User Manual

Preface
This publication explains the Entry Assist function of the 3174 and 3274 Control
Units. Entry Assist provides conveniences and productivity improvements for
display operators who enter and edit text material. This book teiis you what the
Entry Assist function can do and explains how to use it.
Who Should Read This Book
Anyone using 3270 displays for text-related activity should read this book. This
includes secretaries, administrative personnel, clerical personnel, executives,
managers, planners, engineers, writers, and programmers.
How This Book is Organized
Chapter 1, "Overview," gives you a general description of the Entry Assist
function.
Chapter 2, "Getting Started," tells you how to make Entry Assist work on your
control unit. It also explains how to customize your keyboard.
Chapter 3, "Using the Entry Assist Capabilities," lists the capabilities of Entry
Assist
and tells you how to use them. The Entry Assist functions are divided into
two groups:
• Using the Formatting Controls
• Using the Cursor and Editing Keys.
Chapter 4, "Using Entry Assist with IBM Host Editors and Other Applications,"
explains how to
use Entry Assist with some of the IBM host editor programs. You
can also find other application hints on those pages.
Chapter 5, "Entry Assist Tutorial," contains an Entry Assist tutorial for self-
teaching.
A list of abbreviations used in this publication follows Chapter 5.
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IBM 3174 Specifications

General

Brand	IBM
Model	3174
Category	Controller
Language	English