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Learning HP EDIT

Appending Text 

To enter text you must get into Text Entry mode by typing one of the
commands used for text entry.  One such command is Append Character.  The
key a is assigned to the Append Character command.  To execute the Append
Character command, press the a key.
[REV BEG]

     Press a[REV END]

Notice that the Status Line now indicates that you are in Text Entry
mode.  Everything you type now will be treated as text until you press / 
and then press Return.  The / and Return used together causes Text Entry
mode to end.  The ''/'' you enter in your text is erased when it is
followed by Return.  If you need to enter a ''/'' in your text at the end
of a line, simply type ''/'' and a space before pressing Return.

You are now ready to type in text.  Type the text as shown in the
following sample letter.  At the end of a line, press Return to enter
text on the next line.  To leave a blank line, press Return at the
beginning of the line.  You can use the BACKSPACE (or [[backspace]]) key
to back up and type over mistakes.  Do not worry about typing the letter
exactly as it appears since you will have a chance to correct mistakes
later.
[REV BEG]

     Write the following letter as shown:[REV END]


            

Leave Text Entry mode when you have finished the letter.
[REV BEG]

     Press / 

     Press Return[REV END]

You are now in Command mode.  You will now save your text as a permanent
file.

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