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 I over 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 the I.
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 D over 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.