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Delete
Use the Delete command to delete the selected record (row) or column.
When you delete one or more records or columns, File automatically
renumbers the remaining records or columns.
1. Select the column or record to move by pressing I
SHIFT
I
[£[J
or I
SHIFT
I
[]'ill.
Select more than one row or column by pressing
[£§J
to extend the
selection, then pressing the appropriate arrow key.
2. Use the
ill]
key to choose the appropriate scrap mode. (Replace is the
default; press
ill]
once for Append, twice for No Scrap.)
3. Press
[Q]
for the Delete command. The selected area is deleted.
Note: To delete an entire data base, delete the data base's .FIL and
.DAT files.
Edit
Use the Edit command to put File into the Edit mode for adding
information to your data base. You also enter column headings, format
record fields, and enter sort and search criteria in the Edit mode. Edit is the
default response on the File command menu.
Entering Column Headings
Use the
ID
record to enter column headings.
1. Use the arrow keys to move the cursor to the first column in the
ID
row.
2. Press
W
for the Edit command.
3. Type the column heading for the field. Press [;] to enter the heading
and move to the next field without leaving the Edit mode. The
information is entered.
4. Repeat Step 3 until the column headings are complete.
5. Press I
ENTER
I.
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