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On the left-hand side of the keyboard:

ESCwill normally cancel what you are currently doing, and go back to the most appropriate point just before.
TABis like the tabulate key on a typewriter. Use it for making columns of figures, or arranging tables.
MENUenables you to select which of the Cambridge Z88's operations you want to carry out. These are explained in greater detail in the section Using menus on p. 20.
INDEXwill return you to the Index from within an application.
HELPgives you a display of information about the action you are currently carrying out. Further information is then available on related topics.
Image Removedintroduces a short cut to calling an application or a popdown.
Image Removedintroduces a short cut for carrying out an operation within an application or popdown. A list of the most useful of these operations is given on the Single key functions card, above the Cambridge Z88 keyboard.

On the right-hand side of the keyboard:

DELrubs out the last character you typed at the keyboard.
ENTERis normally typed at the end of a line to confirm what you have just typed, or to go to the beginning of the next line, like the carriage return on a typewriter.
Image RemovedImage RemovedImage RemovedImage Removedmove the cursor up, down, left or right on the screen.

This example shows how you can enter any type of information such as a library catalogue, a book index or bibliography, or a name and address list into the Cambridge Z88 using PipeDream.

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Enter the other names and addresses given below on lines 3, 4, 5, and 6 of your document in exactly the same way. Of course, if you prefer, you can compile your own list. If part of an address is too long to fit within one column, just keep typing; although you will not be able to see all the information in that column, it will be retained and you will be able to refer to it later.

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