Commodore PC Ms-Dos 3.2 User's Manual page 51

Using Applications with MS-DOS 37
The following example shows you how to start edlin, create the
pencil, ad file, and exit edlin. All you have to do is follow these
f**) steps:
Q] Make sure the ms-dos disk is in drive A.
^"■^ [3 At the ms-dos prompt, type the following command, then press
the return key:
^^^ edlin pencil.ad
Since you are just creating the file, edlin responds with the
following message:
New file
SJ When you see the asterisk (*), type the letter I (for Insert)
and press the return key. You will see line number 1. Edlin
>«—v uses line numbers to help you edit, but they are not part of
' ' your file.
S Type the following lines. Remember to press the return key
*m^ after each line, including the last line.
Introduc ing...
The X-10 0 0 Automatic Pencil Sharpener
f0^ From Sharpe Office Supplies
The World Leader in Office Sharpeware
f) Note Use the backspace key to erase a mistake on a line
before you press the return key. If you do press the return
key before correcting the mistake, don't worry about it, this
/*^ is just a practice session.
^^ Your screen should look like this:
A>edlin pencil.ad
New file
1:*Introducing...
2:*The X-1000 Automatic Pencil Sharpener
3:*F\rom Sharpe Office Supplies
(****) 4:*The World Leader in Office Sharpeware
5: *_
/^"*N GO When you see 5*, press control-c to return to the edlin
prompt (the asterisk).