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Append To End Of Line
Purpose
Enables you to add text to the end of a line.
Default Syntax
;
Description
This command places HP EDIT in Text Entry mode and moves the cursor one
column beyond the last character of the current line, enabling you to add
text starting at the end of the current line.
Procedure
To add text at the end of a line:
1. Move the cursor to a column anywhere on the line where you want to
add text.
2. Press the ; key. HP EDIT moves the cursor one column beyond the
last character of the 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.
4. Press / and Return when you have finished adding text to return to
Command mode.
Example
To add text to the following line:
Text will be added to this line
1. Press the ; key. HP EDIT enters Text Entry mode and moves the
cursor to the position shown:
Text will be added to this line_
2. Press the space bar and type for demonstration purposes.
3. Press / and Return to return to Command mode. HP EDIT adds the
new text as shown:
Text will be added to this line for demonstration purposes.
Related Commands
Append Line
Append To Character
Append To End Of Line From Macro
Append To Word
Insert Character
Insert Line
Overwrite
Replace Character
Replace Word
Replace Line