Using the ISPF editor basic functions
The basic functions of the ISPF editor are simple and can be used
immediately:
- To alter data, type over the existing material or use the Ins (Insert) and Del (Delete) keys to add or remove characters.
- To view data that is not displayed, use the scroll commands. These
are PDF default values:
- Fn key
- Action
- F7/F19
- Scrolls up
- F10/F22
- Scrolls left
- F8/F20
- Scrolls down
- F11/F23
- Scrolls right
- To insert a line between existing lines, type
Iover a number in the line command field and press Enter. The line command field is the 6-column row displayed on the left side of the panel when you create or edit a data set. The new line is inserted after the one on which you typed theI.Note: The editor does not distinguish between input mode and edit mode. Use the I or TE line commands to insert new lines, either between existing lines or at the end of the data. - To delete a line, type
Dover the number to the left and press Enter. - To save your work and leave the editor, type END on the command line and press Enter.