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Append Line
Purpose
Enables a user to add text below the current line.
Default Syntax
A
Description
This command places HP EDIT in Text Entry mode and enables you to add
text starting at the beginning of a new line. When you invoke this
command, HP EDIT moves the cursor to the first column of a new line below
the current line, enabling you to add text.
Procedure
To add text beginning on a new line:
1. Move the cursor to a column anywhere on the line below which you
want to add text.
2. Press the A key or the Edit Commands function key, followed by the
Append Line function key. HP EDIT inserts a blank line, moves the
cursor to the first column of the blank line, and places HP EDIT
in Text Entry mode.
3. Add text as needed. To add more than one line of text, press
Return at the end of each line. HP EDIT moves the cursor to the
first column of the next line. If Autoindent is enabled, the
cursor moves to the column under the first character of the
previous line.
4. Press / and Return when you have finished adding text to return to
Command mode.
Example
To add text following this line:
Text will be added below this line.
1. Press the A key. HP EDIT moves the cursor to the position shown:
Text will be added below this line.
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2. Type This new text follows the first line. and press / and Return
to return to Command mode. HP EDIT adds the new text as shown:
Text will be added below this line.
This new text follows the first line.
Related Commands
Append Line From Macro
Append To Character
Append To End of Line
Append To Word
Insert Character
Insert Line
Overwrite
Replace Character
Replace Word
Replace Line