Fig. 4-5: A Typical Edit Screen 



WARNING: On many computer keyboards, the numeric keypad provides two 

 functions. The first function, as the name implies, is to allow 

 for the rapid entry of numerical (0-9) data. The other func- 

 tion, and the function you will be using most of the time, is 

 for cursor position control. The function or mode of the keypad 

 is controlled by the "Num Lock" key which is located above the 

 keypad. On some keyboards, there is a small LED which wi]] 

 illuminate if the keypad is in the numeric mode. Other key- 

 boards, like the IBM PC give you no indication whatsoever as to 

 the current mode of the keypad. dBASE III has recognized 

 this shortfall and it will tell you not only the status of the 

 numeric keypad, but also if the "Caps Lock" is engaged, if the 

 "Scroll Lock" is engaged or if you are in the "Ins" (Insert) 

 mode. 



In order for the edit function to work correctly, the keypad 

 must be in the "cursor control mode". Additionally, the "Scroll 

 Lock" should not be engaged. 



The data you have just entered is not recorded in the data base 

 until you specifically instruct the program to "S"ave the changes. You 

 accomplish this by the following actions. 



1. Pressing the "PgDn" key. 



2. Pressing "S" for save. 



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