D. Introducing VIEW

What is word processing?

Word processing has had a more profound impact on office practice than any

other application of computer technology. Consider the number and variety of

documents that are produced daily in homes and offices. Letters, memos,

membership lists, agendas, reports. .. the list is endless.

In many cases, a document will undergo several changes before appearing in its

final printed, or written, form. Using a conventional typewriter, for example, a

rough draft may be produced, edited by hand, then retyped to obtain a final

copy. If, perhaps at a later date, a similar document is required but with minor

modifications, the whole document will have to be retyped.

A word processor offers significant advantages over the typewriter. Text

entered on a word processor appears on the monitor screen for editing and

inspection before it is committed to paper. Corrections and modifications are

simple to make. Characters, lines or complete paragraphs can be inserted,

deleted or moved about at will. Furthermore, text may be stored for later use

with modified details such as names and addresses. Personalised copies of a

standard letter can be produced, all identical except for individual names and

addresses. The main body of the letter need be typed only once.

The VIEW word processor

Your computer is supplied with VIEW, a powerful word processor. VIEW has

established itself as one of the more popular word processors available for use

on microcomputers. Whether your particular requirements are business or

domestic, VIEW will save time and effort in the production of all kinds of text.

Before starting to use VIEW, place the function key card supplied at the top of

the keyboard. Ensure that FORMAT PARAGRAPH on the card is aligned with

key f0.

When you switch your computer on it will probably be ready to run programs in

BASIC. In order to change from BASIC to VIEW make sure your Welcome disc

is in the disc drive and then type:

*WORD

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