Sharp MZ-800 - 6.2 Fundamental Statements

6.2 Fundamental Statements
CLS
Format CLS
Explanation The CLS statement clears the entire screen irrespective of the screen boundaries es-
tablished by the CONSOLE command.
Example VOICES: sn serncsasconpncpesen Clears the entire screen.
See also CONSOLE
CONSOLE
Format
Explanation
CONSOLE [<starting line>,<number of lines>]
Abbreviated Format
CONS.
The CONSOLE command specifies the size of the scrolling area; i.e., the area which
is cleared by specifying the CLS statement or pressing the and keys.
This command becomes invalid after a PLOT ON command has been executed.
Specify an appropriate value for the <number of lines> when editing; that is the
<number of lines> must not be too small because it is harder to perform screen
editing within a small scroll area.
<starting line>
ae”
\
\\\
}
<number
of
lines
>
[|
24
CONSOLE 0,25 or CONSOLE .. Scrolls the entire screen.
CONSOLE! 6, 16 vs cacvecscseesacesise Scrolls the area between lines 5 and 15, inclusive.