Introduction

A combined text editor/word processor for the Atom

The Atom Word Pack is ideal for the preparation of leaflets, letters, booklets and documents. Text can be edited, saved on cassette or disk and printed out in any desired format. BASIC programs, and data created by programs can also be edited. There is no limit to the size of document that can be created, as large documents can be broken into sections of convenient size.

The Word Pack is supplied in a 4K ROM which simply plugs into the Atom's utility ROM socket. The ROM adds the commands EDIT and TEXT to the Atom's command set, and these commands can be inserted in programs. The EDIT command enters the text editor/word processor. The TEXT command stores text to the editor's text area, so that output generated by programs, or by the LIST command, can subsequently be edited.

The Word Pack comes complete with a 16-page booklet giving full instructions and examples of use.

Text Editor

The text editor uses the Atom's high-resolution screen to display the text, with full upper and lower case. Editing commands are all single keystrokes; they allow text to be added anywhere in the document, deleted, or moved, using a cursor to specify the required position. Any part of the document can be viewed, and the editor includes a "find" command which will search fr a string, and replace all or selected occurrences of it by another string; thus, for example, spelling mistakes can be corrected throughout the text with a single command.

Text-Editor Commands

Insert after, insert before, copy text to buffer, end of text, delete, enter text, escape/delete mark, find (and replace), home cursor, insert character, next page, output to printer, previous page, quit to BASIC program, replace text, move to start, transfer text to buffer, where is end of text, exchange character, move to end, roll up one line, cursor to start of line, cursor to end of line, mark cursor position, load text file, save text file, execute COS/DOS command

Word Processor

The processor commands can be inserted into the text to give great flexibility in how it is printed. Pages can be printed in any format, with optional page numbers, and sections can be justified as required. The processor caters for most makes of printer, and for single-sheet printing the processor can be made to wait for a keypress after each page.

Processor Commands

Allow lines to be on the same page, allow new page, centre line, double-space lines, equal-position line numbers, indent, justify lines, keypress for new page, set lines per page, line one of document, margin, no justification, output character to printer, set page number, no page numbers, right margin, single-space, temporary indent, width of page, exchange control character, comment line.