IBM 3270 Operator's Manual page 88

Delete (
f )
Key
Pressing the Delete (
f)
key when the cursor is located in an input field deletes
the character occupying the position underlined by the cursor.
It
erases the
character without leaving a blank. All characters in the field to the right of that
position (and on the same line) are then shifted left one position. An example of
its use is the case where you have incorrectly typed JUNNE 11, 1972, on the
screen. To correct this error with the Delete key you would move the cursor to
the position of the extra N with the cursor pOSitioning key or the backspace key:
JUNNE 11, 1972. Pressing the Delete key erases the N, and the characters to
the right of it move left one space, resulting in: JUNg 11, 1972. The correction
made, you would now move the cursor to the next character position into which
you want to enter data.
ENTER Key
Pressing the ENTER key tells the program that you have completed your
message and are ready for the information on your screen to be entered into
the host system. While your display station is signaling the program, the Do
Not Enter - Time ( )(
V:· )
message appears in
th~
Operator Information
Area, disabling your keyboard. Most programs, when acting on an ENTER
key depression, turn off the Time message. However, this is up to the
program. If you are not familiar with the program's response to an ENTER
key depression, ask the appropriate person in your organization for an
explanation of its use or refer to the appropriate user's program guide.
Note: The ENTER key is typamatic when held down; however, it is
recommended that you do not use this ENTER key typamatic capability,
because the results are unpredictable.
Otapter 3. Keyboards 3-43