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Insert Line
Purpose
Enables a user to add text above the current line.
Default Syntax
I
Description
This command places the editor in Text Entry mode and enables you to add
text starting at the beginning of a new line. When you execute this
command, HP EDIT moves the cursor to the first column of a new line above
the current line, enabling you to add unlimited text. You can add
subsequent lines by pressing Return without preceding it with the / key.
When you have finished adding text, pressing / and Return returns you to
Command mode.
When in Text Entry mode, you can use the Insert Line terminal key to
perform a similar function as this command.
Procedure
To add a new text line:
1. Move the cursor to a column anywhere on the line above which you
want to add text.
2. Press the I key. If the Auto indent option is off, HP EDIT moves
the cursor to the first column of the new line. If the Auto
indent option is on, HP EDIT moves the cursor to a column
corresponding to the first non-blank character of the previous
line. In either case, the editor is now in Text Entry mode.
Refer to the Set Options command for more information about the
Auto indent option.
3. Type the additional text. To add more than one line of text,
press Return at the end of each line. HP EDIT moves the cursor to
the appropriate column of the next line.
4. Press / and Return when you have finished adding text to return to
Command mode.
Example
To add text before this line:
Text will be added above this line.
1. Move the cursor to a column anywhere on the line and press the I
key. HP EDIT moves the cursor to the position shown:
_
Text will be added above this line.
2. Type This new text precedes the next line. and press / and Return
to return to Command mode. HP EDIT adds the new text as shown:
This new text precedes the next line.
Text will be added above this line.
Related Commands
Append Line
Append To Character
Append To End Of Line
Append To Word
Insert Character
Replace Character
Replace Line
Replace Word