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f.6/EDIT
SYNTAX:
EDIT { Line Number ) ( —Line Number )
FUNCTION:
Used to display a specified line for editing.
DESCRIPTION:
This function is used in the same manner as in the TEXT
mode. The PC-8201 can switch directly from the BASIC mode into
the TEXT Mode by pressing the f.6 Key ( and f.1), or by
typing in "EDIT" and then pressing the Q Key.
When in the BASIC mode, you cannot switch to the
EDIT function unless a file is in the memory.
The EDIT function is used to modify a program, either when
program execution is stopped by using the Key, or when an
error occurs. The editing may begin at the line that caused the
error.
The method for using the ( line number) in EDIT is the
~~ same as the < line number > for the LIST com¬
mand. Please refer to that section.
When ( line number > is omitted, the EDIT function copies the
complete file to a working area for editing. If < line number > is
specified, it displays the specified line(s) for editing. EDIT also
moves the cursor to the top left corner of the screen (home position)
and switches the PC-8201 into the INSERT mode.
Press the f.6 Key and then the functions for the TEXT mode will
appear. Press the f.6 Key again, and the line will not display any
more. This additional blank line can be used for editing.
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