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Precision
Soltware
The Word Processor
for your
Commodore 128
Your Superscript Package
Your package comprises one manual and one disk. The label side of the disk
contains Superscript. The reverse side of the disk contains Superscript's
Master Dictionary (UK and US versions), from which you create your own
working dictionary.
Quick Start
Experienced users may wish to skip the beginners' instructions. (1) With
computer off, insert Superscript disk in drive 0. (2) Switch computer on
and wait. (3) At Start Up menu, insert any formatted disk if you have a
Commodore Dot Matrix printer. For any other printer, or to make a new
disk, check manual instructions for set up. (4) With working disk in
place, press Return. When EDIT screen appears, start work. Fl accesses
menus, F3 exits menus.
Software Piracy
Superscript disks are copy protected. Copying them is illegal. If we find
out that you have copied our program, we will take you to court. Each
violation of the Copyright Act can bring a fine of up to #50,000. Keep
software legal!
Attention — Users Upgrading to Superscript 128
You can upgrade to Superscript 128 from most of the existing Precision
Software word processors, i.e.
Superscript 64 or Easy Script on the Commodore 64
Superscript II on the Commodore 8096, 8296, and 700
Superscript on the Commodore 2000, 3000, 4000, and 8000 series
If you do this, we strongly recommend that you go through the tutorials as
they provide a good introduction to Superscript 128.
Files and dictionary disks used in the other products can be used in
Superscript 128 (except for user dictionaries created under Superscript).
Minimal conversion will be needed. See Appendix C for details.
Attention — Superbase Users
Superscript 128 links to Superbase. You can load both programs into memory
together, and exchange information between them. You can define database
fields in a Superbase 128 document, and you can also program Superbase to
control Superscript 128, specifying parameters. For instructions on how to
use these powerful features, see your Superbase manual.
SUPERSCRIPTC126QUICKREFERENCE
Area Print Document Tab Layout Quit Calc
I 1
Insert Underline |Commands|
Layout Bold
Hyphen Shadow
Numeric Condense
Decimals Enhance
Join 1-Superscript
Wordwrap 2-Subscr1pt
Mode Feature
Text
Command
Search
View
Resume
Print
Store
From£
Merge
Link
Copies
Walt
Odd
Even
Interface
Alphabetic
Decreasing
Increasing
CONTROLCOMMANDS (HoldCONTROL and press key)
Blockappend Cursor left Previous paragraph Insert on/of*
Beginning of text Tab Next paragraph Previous word
Clear entry Cursor down Quitoption Reformat document
Deleteword Cursor up Repeat command Previous line
Next word Layout character Insert space Reformat paragraph
Change case Return Terminate IIne Backtab
End of text New line Cursor right
SPECIAL KEYS
RUN/STOP Select command sequence SHIFT -CLR/HOME Go t0 beginning of document
TAB Forward tab CLR/HOME Go to beginning of screen
HELP ViewHelp screens
CAPS/LOCK Upper case letters SHIFT - INST/DEL Insert a space
INST/DEL Delete character left
FUNCTIONKEYS
fl ■ Display main menu f2 » Load a document f3 BDisplay previous menu f4 » Select document
f5 ■ Preview document f6 » Resume previewing f7 » Tab forward f8 »Get help
INTRODUCTION
This manual presents the Superscript word processing system in different
ways to suit individual learning preferences.
We recommend that everyone goes through the TUTORIALS. These take you
through a range of Superscript activities:
* Loading documents from disk
* Using menus and commands
* Creating new documents
* Updating documents, including cut and paste editing
* Arithmetic
* Handling a mailing
* Obtaining screen and printed output
USING THE SYSTEM consists of three sections:
The MORE ABOUT SUPERSCRIPT section contains information of a more
advanced nature on a number of topics, such as creating tables and
longer documents, and the Superscript spelling checker.
The DEFAULTS section tells you how to define information on setting up
document layout, your own personal commands, and your printer settings.
This information becomes operative as Superscript loads.
The PRINTERS section contains information about deciding and selecting
your printer type, modifying your printer definition, setting your
printer interface, and troubleshooting with the printer.
The REFERENCE section is a kind of Superscript encyiopedia, containing full
details of all the Superscript Menu Options.
At the back we've included some useful extra information, such as:
* Error Messages
* Glossary
* Upgrading to Superscript 128
Proprietary Rights
This manual shall not be copied, reproduced or translated in part or in
whole without the prior written permission of Precision Software Limited.
The magnetic media accompanying this manual contain proprietary information
of Precision Software Limited, embodying confidential ideas and
expressions, no part of which may be reproduced or transmitted in any form
or by any means, without the prior written permission of Precision Software
Limited.
Limited Warranty
The contents of this manual are subject to change without notice and do not
represent any commitment on the part of Precision Software Limited.
No warranty is made with respect to the software described herein. The
sole obligation of Precision Software Limited shall be to make available
modifications and updates in accordance with a policy of continuous
improvement, and subject to its normal trading terms and conditions.
Precision Software shall have no liability or responsibility to purchaser
or any other person or entity witn respect to any liability, loss or damage
caused or alleged to be caused directly or indirectly by this product,
including but not limited to any interruption of service, loss of business
or anticipatory profits or consequential damages resulting from the use or
operation of this product.
The above is a limited warranty and the only warranty made by Precision
Software Limited. Any and all warranties for merchantability and/or
fitness for a particular purpose are expressly excluded.
Acknowledgements
The trademark "Superscript" is so used by permission of its registered
owner, Acorn Software Products, Inc., which markets word processing
programs for the TRS-80 computers. All communications regarding this
program should be made only to Precision Software and regarding other
programs so marked only to Acorn.
CBM is a trademark of Commodore sjsiness Machines Inc.
Epson is a trademark of Epson.
Diablo is a trademark of the Xerox Corp.
Qume is a trademark of Qume.
Juki is a trademark of Tokyo Juki Industrial Co. Ltd.
Spinwriter is a trademark of NEC.
Superscript was created by Siron Tranmer and modified to run on the
Commodore 128 by Tom Cranstoun and Malcolm North. The original Superscript
manual was written by Dr. Bruce Hunt and edited by Valerie Challis. The
manual was created with the Superscript word processing system.
First Edition July 1985.
Copyright © Precision Software Limited, 6 Park Terrace, Worcester Park,
Surrey KT4 7JZ, England.
TUTORIAL CONTENTS
TUTORIAL INSTRUCTIONS T-l
You'll Need T-l
How to Use the Tutorials
Using the Keys in Superscript T-2
TUTORIAL ONE T-3
Introduction T-3
Getting Your Computer System Up and Running
Special Keys You'll Be Using T-4
About Screens
Loading Superscript T-5
Creating Your Training Work Disk T-6
Single-Drive Systems
Dual-Drive Systems T-8
What Is a Word Processor? T-9
The Editing Screen
Loading a Document T-10
How Superscript Works T-ll
Editing
Viewing or Printing
Viewing a Document T-12
Printing a Document T-13
Clearing Your Work Area
Confirmation Sub-menu T-14
Typing in Your Letter
The Paragraph Marker
Exercise 1
Correcting Mistakes T-15
Editing Your Letter
Moving the Cursor
Erasing Text
Repeating Commands T-16
Inserting Text
Reformatting Text T-17
Inserting More Text
Tidying Up Your Document
Switching Off Insert Mode T-18
Splitting a Paragraph
Further Editing
Reformatting Your Letter T-19
Naming Your Letter
Filing Your Letter on Disk
A Summary So Far
Loading Superscript, and the Status Lines
Menus, Commands, and Help Messages T-20
Loading, Editing, and Viewing a Document
Clear Memory, Typing, Paragraph Markers,
and Cursor Movement
Erasing Words, Inserting Text, Splitting a
Paragraph, and Control Commands
Name and File Your Document
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TUTORIAL CONTENTS
Printing Your Document T-21
Finishing the Session
TUTORIAL 2 T-22
Introduction T-22
Cut and Paste Editing
Load Your Document
Mark the Block You Want to Move
Move the Cursor to the New Position T-23
Move Your Block to the New Position
Tidy Up Your Document
Mark a Second Block
Move the Cursor and Then the Block to the
New Position T-24
How Your New Document Should Look
Reformat Your Document
File Your New Document
Arithmetic
Selecting Menu Commands by Initial Letter T-25
Clear Your Work Area
Select 100 Column Text Width
Load a Table
Set a Numeric Tab T-26
Keying in Figures
Set a Second Numeric Tab
Set Decimal Places to Zero with Comma Format
Add Lines Across Your Table T-27
Add Columns Down Your Table
Tidying Up Your Table
File Your Table on Disk
Print Your Table T-28
Summary of Arithmetic
Mail Merge
The Merge Letter
Name Your Merge List Lines T-29
Place Markers in Your Merge Letter T-30
First Variable Marker
Conditional Marker
Summary So Far T-31
File Merge Letter on Disk
Clear Your Work Area
The Merge List
Load Merge List
Look at Sample Names and Addresses
Adding Names and Addresses T-32
File Completed Merge List
Clear Your Work Area T-33
Previewing Your Merged Letters
The First Merged Letter
The Second Merged Letter
Viewing the Remaining Merged Letters T-34
Printing Your Merged Letters
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TUTORIAL CONTENTS
Summary T-34
Cut and Paste
Arithmetic T-35
Mail Merge
So What Next?
TUTORIAL EXERCISES T-36
Introduction T-36
Correcting a Spelling Mistake
Inserting Spaces
Deleting Spaces or Characters
Exercise 1 T-37
80 Column Screen
40 Column Screen T-38
Exercise 2 T-39
Exercise 3 T-40
Exercise 4 T-41
80 Column Screen
40 Column Screen T-42
Exercise 5 T-43
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USING YOUR SYSTEM CONTENTS
MORE ABOUT SUPERSCRIPT M-l
Introduction M-l
Your Text Areas
The Second Text Area M-2
Common Conditions
Independent Conditions
Editing, Viewing and Printing — Guidelines M-3
Wide Screen Editing M-4
Question: Can You Load "Wide" Documents into
"Narrow" Screens?
Setting a Wide Screen M-5
Loading the Example Document
Moving Around in the Document
The Paragraph Marker M-6
Subtotals
Quick Guide to Tables M-7
Mini-Spreadsheet
Command Summary M-8
Creating a Longer Document M-9
Layout Commands
Basic Layout
Blank Lines M-ll
New Pages
Indentation M-12
The Steps to Follow
The Indentation Command M-13
The Release Character
Second Indentation Level
Cancellation of Indentation
Double Release Character M-14
Double Cancellation of Indentation
Changing Indented Layout
Headings and Footings M-l5
Enhancing Heading and Footing Text M-16
How Headings and Footings Affect Page Length
Use of the Up Arrow M-17
Page Numbering
Linking Documents
Conclusion M-18
Search/Replace Commands M-19
To Find a Word
Repeating a Search
Search and Replace Commands M-20
Exchange Search
Checking Your Spelling M-22
Making a Dictionary Disk
Master and User Dictionaries
Spelling Checker Commands M-23
'Check' the Spelling in Your Document
'Search' the Dictionary for a Word M-24
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