User`s manual

7–73Digital Emulation
Reverse Index (RI)
ASCII Code ESC M
Hex Code 1B 4D
Dec Code 27 77
Purpose Causes the active position to move to the corresponding character
position of the preceding line.
Discussion Pn specifies the active position. The Reverse Index command causes the
active position to stop at the top of the margin.
In 8–bit mode, the Reverse Index 8–bit control code can be used for this
function (refer to “Control Characters,” page 7–6).
Next Line (NEL)
ASCII Code ESC E
Hex Code 1B 45
Dec Code 27 69
Purpose Causes the active position to move to the first character position on the
following line.
Discussion If you try to move the cursor past the bottom margin, the cursor moves to
the corresponding horizontal position on the first printable line of the
next form.
In 8–bit mode, the Next Line 8–bit control code can be used for this function.