IBM 3270 User Manual page 39

This is a short tutorial explaining how to use Entry Assist.
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Don't dwell long on the words here. The important thing
is to follow the examples and try the new functions yourself.
In using this tutorial you will modify this file. Since you
may want to use it again later, you should begin by making a
copy of this tutorial and working with the copy.
Entry Assist provides functions that make it easier to enter
and edit text material. You can enter the same things
you enter now with your editor program.
Entry Assist has margins, tabs, and an audible "end of line"
signal. Each of these functions acts just like the corresponding
functions on a typewriter.
Entry Assist has a word wrap facility, which allows you to type
without having to use the New Line key. Word wrap automatically ( i
performs a new-line function for you when you need a new line.
Word wrap picks up any parti ally-typed word and places it on
the next line. (The input area of the next line must be empty.)
Note: For Configuration Support B Release 2 or later, if the input
area of the next line contains more than one field, only the
first field must be empty. (See your system administrator
if you are not sure what configuration your system uses.)
j Entry Assist functions allow you to delete a word, delete (^\
individual characters typematically, move the cursor to the
next or previous word, display the row and column number of
the current cursor position, and backspace-delete when in
insert mode.
Let's discuss the functions individually, and you can learn
about them by using them.
I Make sure that the Entry Assist function is available at your display.
To do this, press and hold the ALT key while pressing
the DOC ON OFF key. If your display unit must be in the extended
I select state (3179, 3180 or another unit using a converged or
I enhanced keyboard), press the Ex Sel key before you press the
I DOC ON OFF key. If Entry Assist is available, DOC{y appears near the
right side of the operator information area.
If Entry Assist is not available, do not proceed with this tutorial.
Make sure your keyboard is labeled properly. Five keys (six
key surfaces) on your keyboard should be labeled for Entry Assist.
I If this labeling has not been done, you may find it convenient to
! do this now. Refer to "How to Customize Your Keyboard" on page 2-1,
I for instructions on how to label your keyboard.
If you have made sure that Entry Assist is available at your terminal,
and the keyboard has been labeled, proceed with this tutorial.
5-2 Entry Assist User's Guide