NEC PC-8201A - Page 125

Chapter 7
If you try to modify a file and you misspell the name,
the PC-8201 will think you are entering the name of a
new text file.
If an illegal file name is input, the “BEEP" sound will be generated
and the prompt "File to edit?" will reappear. You should then
enter a correct file name.
If you are composing a new document, the screen will appear as
illustrated:
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Now you are ready to start typirg your text. If you are modifying
an existing document or entering the TEXT mode by moving the
cursor onto a specific file name and pressing the Q Key, the screen
will be filled, starting with the first lines of your document.
At the end of your editing you can return to the MENU by pressing
the f. 10 Function Key (Qjj^and f.5 Keys pressed simultaneously),
or by pressing the Key twice.
Refer to the EDIT section of this chapter for more details
on the creation or modification of documents.
EXAMPLE:
You are now ready to start modifying your document.
Now try to create a sample text file called PC8201. The file type
extension ".DO" will be assigned automatically.
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