NEC PC-8201A - Special Keys Used in BASIC Mode

Chapter 6
1 The user can experiment with BASIC by trial and error wh le
' the language is being learned. Even a novice can easily
operate the PC-8201 using BASIC.
2. The user can easily create and modify a program, which is a
collection of commands written in BASIC.
3. It has a wide range of possible applications.
Special Keys Used in BASIC Mode
It is important for you to become familiar with the key¬
board. Since most of the keys are the same as an ordinary
typewriter, only the Special Keys used in the BASIC mode will be
outlined:
Q ™ } Forcibly stops the execution of a program, in direct
mode.
The RETURN Key is used to execute a command or
statement in direct or program mode.
f.1—f-5
These keys are called the Function Keys, which represent
frequently used command words. These Keys ca n also
be used as f.6, f.10 by simultaneously pressing the^SJ
Key.
Used to input with particular control characters.
These are Screen Editing keys, used when a program on
display has to be revised, added to, or modified.
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