Instruction manual

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Edit
Copy Copy a block of text
Cut Cut a block of text
Paste Paste a block of text
Most simple editing can be accomplished by using the Backspace and the Del/Ins
keys. When you need to change larger sections or blocks of text, use the block
editing features. The EDIT menu is for editing blocks of text.
Defining a Block
The first step in block editing is to define a block of text. To define a block, left-
click on the character at the start of the block, and then drag the mouse to the
end of text, while holding down the left mouse button. You can also press the
SHIFT key and the arrow keys to define a block.
Cutting a Block
To cut a block of text, first define the block. Next, select Cut from the EDIT menu.
The block will be removed from its current position and will be placed in memory.
You can now paste the block in any location in the document.
Copying a Block
To copy a block of text, first define the block. Next, select the Copy icon from the
EDIT menu. The block will be placed in memory. You can now add a copy of the
block into any position within the text.
Pasting a Block
After you have used the Cut or Copy option, move the cursor to the position where
you want the block of text to be pasted. Select the Paste icon from the EDIT menu
and the last block of text you defined will be pasted to the selected location.
Tools
Spell Check
To check the spelling of a word, move the cursor to the beginning of the word
and select Spell Check from the TOOLS menu. If the word does not appear in the
Spell Checker, Spell Check will give you a list of possible words for reference. To
replace a word, click on one of the words suggested by Spell Check. Press the Esc
key to return to the document.
Symbols
Select Symbols from the TOOLS menu to display a menu of characters and symbols.
Use the direction keys to choose a symbol and press the ENTER key or the left
mouse button to confirm. Press the Esc key to return to the document.