Using the Insert Menu

The Editor has several options for inserting characters or other information into the file you are editing. With menus turned off, the Insert key becomes the InsLin key and functions by inserting a line. With the menus turned on, the Insert key displays a menu when pressed and lets you pick the kind of insert function you need. For more information on turning menus on or off, see Toggling Menus.

To insert lines, text, values, or command output

  1. Press Insert (F8). The Insert menu appears.
  2. Select the desired option.
    Choose To insert
    Line A line above the cursor.
    Line Below A line below the cursor.
    Literal A character based on literal interpretation of a key. This allows insertion of control characters.
    Value A character based on a numeric value (decimal, hexadecimal, or octal).
    Command Output Output from a command into the current window. Type the command into the Run a Shell Command form that appears, and press OK.
  3. Press OK.