Update Processor as Text Editor

In the absence of any attribute list, Update Processor functions as a text editor.

Syntax

[u{p} | update] file.reference {item.list} {(options)}

Parameters

file.reference

The name of the file to update.

item.list

The item-ID to update.

options

The list of options.

i

Include item-ID in Update Processor workspace.

s

Toggle off spelling checker.

l

Look only; item cannot be filed or deleted.

c

Clear screen before bringing item into Update Processor workspace.

These topics are presented:

Cursor Movement

Overtype and Insert Modes

Inputting Text Using the Spelling Checker

Deleting Text

Searching and Replacing Text

Cutting and Pasting Text

See Also

Update Processor

Prestore Commands

Exiting Items

Update Processor as a Data Processor

Overloaded Commands for Data Files

Update Processor Command Summary