NEC PC-8201A - Page 127

Chapter 7
Now you can start typing your document. Notice the cursor is now
a black line instead of the block seen in the MENU mode. Input
the following sentences without pressing the Key. The word
wrap feature will automatically wrap the words around to the next
line if too long to fit on the current line:
The PC-8201 is a compact and smart computer. It offers many
features, like BASIC language for programming, word processing
capability and the ability to communicate with other machines by
the use of a telephone modem. You also have access to a wide
range of devices thru its interface ports.
Our screen display will appear as shown:
The PC-8281 is a compact and smart
computer. It offers many features, like
BASIC language for programming, word
processing capability and the ability to
communicate to other machines by the
use of a telephone modem. You also have
access to a wide range of devices thru
its interface ports.!
Notice that there are two symbols displayed beside the
blinking cursor, when you are in the TEXT mode. They
are " ◄ " a n d "«J".
The “ 4 " marks the end of a file. No key input is
allowed beyond this point. Any key input will be
placed before this symbol. In other words, the input
will be moved to the left of the symbol.
The "fJ" marks the end of a line. It is referred to as a
"line feed" or "carriage return". Any key input beyond
this symbol, within the same line, will be placed left of
this symbol.
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