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Append To Character
Purpose
Enables you to add text after the current character.
Default Syntax
a
Description
This command places HP EDIT in Text Entry mode and moves the cursor one
column beyond the character where the cursor is currently located,
enabling you to add text.
All of the original text to the right of the append location shifts to
the right when you enter text. Consequently, if insufficient blank space
at the end of a line causes text to be shifted off the end of the line,
HP EDIT wraps the excess text onto the next line.
Procedure
To add text following a character:
1. Move the cursor to any character beyond which you want to add
text.
2. Press the a key. HP EDIT moves the cursor one column beyond the
current cursor position and places HP EDIT in Text Entry mode.
3. Add text as needed. HP EDIT adds the new text and shifts the
original text to the right.
4. Press / and Return when you have finished adding text to return to
Command mode.
Example
To append text at the following cursor location:
Append text to add text.
1. Move the cursor to the position shown above and press the a key.
HP EDIT enters Text Entry mode and moves the cursor one column to
the right.
2. Press the spacebar and type here at the cursor location, then
press / and Return to return to Command mode. HP EDIT appends the
new text as shown:
Append text here_to add text.
Related Commands
Append Line
Append To Character From Macro
Append To End of Line
Append To Word
Insert Character
Insert Line
Overwrite
Replace Character
Replace Word
Replace Line