[3]
Type the corresponding data under each labclname.
Each data area allows you to type up to 72 characters. If you want to
widen or narrow the column width, move the cursor to the objective
column. Every time you press the CODE + 0 (Zero) keys, the column is
widened by 8 characters. Pressing the COD E + 9 (Nine) narrows the
column by 8 characters. A single merge file can have up to 999 records o f
data.
The data entry area allows you to input characters, sub-/supcrscripts, dead
characters, expanding, permanent backspace, and keyboard change. Data
can have the return code that requires the carrier return when merge
printing. Press the COD E +
(R eturn) keys to insert, the required
return code.
If you make a mistake in typing data, use the K— I (B ackspace) or
CORRECTIO N key in the same way as you do for the labelname. If you
press the COD E + C O R R EC TIO N keys, the data is deleted front the
entry area. Pressing the ESC key immediately undos the deletion and the
erased data is restored.
[4]
Press the END key.
The display shows the entry area for the filename with the .MRG
extension.
[5]
Type a unique merge filename and press the
(R eturn) key.
For practice, type the following labelnantes and data. And save the merge file
with the name of ADDRESS.
N A M E
A D D R E S S
C I T Y
Z I P
1
Mr. R a l p h S m i t h
351
W. V i e w Dr.
N e w Y o r k , N Y
1 2 3 4 4
2
Ms. T e s s G o d f r e y
324
L a k e s i d e St.
D a l l a s , T X
7 52 34
3
M r . T o m B o w e
108
T o d d A v e .
R e n t o n , W A
9 8 1 0 8
Deletion
If you press the COD E + 2 (D ELETE) keys with the cursor located in a
labelname entry area, the column of that labelname including merge data blinks
as if it was screened. The typewriter asks you whether you arc going to delete
all the contents o f the specified column. If no, press the ESC key to cancel the
deletion. If yes, press the
(R eturn) key.
If you press the COD E + 2 (D ELETE) keys with the cursor located on a
record number, the row o f that record including merge data blinks as if it was
screened. The typewriter asks you whether you are going to delete all the
contents of the specified record (row). If no, press the ESC key to cancel the
deletion. If yes, press the ^_l (Return) key.
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