IBM Selectric Operating Instructions

Partial
Carrier Return
For
a
Partial
Carrier
Return,
touch the
Carrier
Return
Key
and then
touch the
Tab
Key
immediately
after the
Carrier has
passed
the
set
tab
stop.
This
will
send
the Carrier
back
to
that tab
setting
immediately,
without
the
Carrier
reaching
the
left
margin
stop.
With
practice
you
will
be
able
to
stop
the
Carrier
at
any
preset
tab
stop
along
the
way.
Tab
Stops
in
Forms
Typing
The
tab action
of
the
IBM
“Selectric”
Type—
writer
enables
you
to
type
forms
and
all
multi-
tab
jobs
fast and
conveniently.
To
speed
forms
typing:
Set
margin
stops.
Set
tabs
at
the
points
on
the
form
where
data
is
to
be
inserted
most
frequently.
The tab
stops
will
save
you
time
by
allowing
you
to
move
the
Carrier
to
frequently-used
points
quickly.
You
may
find
Partial Carrier
Returns useful
in
forms
typing
since
it
enables
you
to
go
directly
to
a
predetermined
point
on
the
page.
To
type
information
on
the
form where
there
is
no
tab
set:
'
Tab
to
the
nearest
tab
stop.
-
Use the
typamatic
action
of
the
Space
Bar
or
Backspace
Key
to
reach
the desired location.
The
typamatic
action
of
the Index
Key
is
a
fast
way
to
line-space
to
any
vertical
location
on
the form.
Making
Corrections
When
making
corrections,
erase
the incorrect
letter and
locate the horizontal
position
of
the
typing
element
by
using
either the
black
line
on
the Clear
View
Card Holder
or
the
red
arrow
on
the
Margin
Scale
(just
above
the
keyboard).
If
you
use
the Card
Holder
as
your
indicator,
position
the black
line
over
the
point
on
the
paper
at
which
you
want
to
insert the
new
character.
Be
certain
that
you
are
at
the
appropriate
typing
line,
and
type
the
correct
character.
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IBM Selectric Specifications

General

Brand	IBM
Model	Selectric
Category	Typewriter
Language	English