Basic Text Editing Features in EDT

All of the commands used by EDT are accessed via the Numeric keypad. The numbers used for functions are KEYPAD numbers. The PF1 key is the Numlock or Clear key. You must use the <Enter> key from the Numeric keypad.

Navigation Keys:

ADVANCE (4) changes the cursor movement to forward.

BACKUP (5) changes the cursor movement to backward.

TOP (PF1/5) brings you to the top of the document.

BOTTOM (PF1/4) brings you to the bottom of the document.

SECTION (8) moves the cursor forward or backward one section (16 lines), depending on which director the cursor has been set.

WORD (1) moves the cursor forward or backward one word, depending on which direction the cursor has been set.

LINE (0) moves the cursor forward or backward one line, depending on which direction the cursor has been set.

END OF LINE - EOL (2) moves the cursor to the end of the current or previous line, depending on which direction the cursor has been set.

 

Saving and Exiting:

You can save your file at any time or save on exit.

To exit and save:

Press Command (PF1/7) and then exit and press &ltEnter&gt.

To save the entire file and continue editing it:

Press Command (PF1/7) and then save and press &ltEnter&gt.

To save a file to a new filename:

1. Press Command (PF1/7).
2. Type write filename and press &ltEnter&gt.

To exit without saving:

Press Command (PF1/7) and then quit.

 

Selecting and Deleting Text:

Press the . key to begin selecting text.

Use the arrow keys or EDT navigation keys to define your selection.

DELETE Line (-) deletes the current line

DELETE Character (+) deletes a character.

Each of these tools has an UNDELETE, which is the function preceded by the PF1 key.

Cut (6) cuts previously selected text.