IBM Selectric Operating Instructions

Typing
Techniques
Centering
Position
standard-size
paper
(81/2”
x11”)
so
that the
upper
corners
of
the
page
are
evenly
aligned
with
the outer
edges
of
the
Paper
Centering
Guides
on
the
Copy
Guide.
Align
paper
that
is 8"
wide
with
the inner
edges
of
the
Centering
Guides. The
white dot
above
the inch
scale
indicates the
center
of
the
page
when
you
insert
paper
in
this
manner.
13
To
find
the
center
of
any
size
paper,
insert
it
so
that the
extreme
left
edge
is
at
“0”
on
the
Margin
Scale. Note
the number
on
the
Copy
Guide
at
the
right
edge
of
the
paper.
Divide
this number
by
two to
determine
the
center
of
the
paper.
-
Clear
all
other tab
stops
before
setting
the
stop
you
will
use as
your
centering
guide.
-
Move
the Carrier
to
the
center
point
of
the
paper
and
set
a
tab
stop.
-
From
this center
point,
backspace
once
for
every
two
spaces
to
be
typed.
Disregard
single
spaces
left
over
in
the
count.

IBM Selectric Specifications

General

Brand	IBM
Model	Selectric
Category	Typewriter
Language	English