Atari 65XE, Owner'S Manual

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Only seven characters appear on the screen. The number keys do not
have graphic symbols. If you use the key when you press a
number key, no graphic symbols appear.
Graphic symbols are most useful in making screen designs, borders,
and simple artwork. You can lock the keyboard into graphic symbols
by holding down and then pressing . Pressing just
once will put you back into the lowercase mode.
CURSOR CONTROL
The key is used most frequently for directing the movement of
the cursor. The cursor is the small white square that marks your place
on the screen. Find the Up Arrow key next to the letter P. The
arrow, like the key, is outlined in white. This white marking
indicates that the arrow function is activated only by using the
key. Press the key and then the Up Arrow key and watch
the cursor move up to the top of the screen. When it reaches the top,
the cursor returns to the bottom of the screen and starts moving up
again. Now try out the other directional arrow keys:
Remember to use the key.
CLEARING THE SCREEN
The key is frequently used in conjunction with the key
to erase everything on the screen. Press and hold the key,
then press the key. This action should clear your screen and
return the cursor to the upper left-hand corner of the screen. Try it
again.
INSERTING
The key is used with the key to insert spaces in a line.
To practice this function, type
! ! ! ATARI 65XE ! ! !
Position the cursor on top of the first letter A in ATARI. Holding down
the key, press the key 11 times. You should see this:
! ! ! ATARI 65XE ! ! !
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Now fill up the screen with more letters, numbers, words, and graphic
symbols. This time use the key with the key to clear the
screen. Both and empty the screen and
return the cursor to the upper left-hand corner.