Using Entry Assist and Word Wrap

HostExplorer provides two editing features, Entry Assist and Word Wrap, that you can use to make your editing tasks more efficient.

Entry Assist

Entry Assist, available only in TN3270 and TN5250 sessions, provides word processing features for editing text in memos, letters, and reports. With Entry Assist enabled, you can use Word Wrap, Tab Stops, and Margin options.

Entry Assist also provides a cursor position indicator in the Operator Information Area (OIA). When you move the cursor, it indicates the row and column position. For example, in a model 2 terminal, a value of 1/1 represents the upper left-hand corner, and a value of 24/80 represents the lower right-hand corner. When you enable End-of-line and Tab Stops, a horizontal arrow appears next to the DOC indicator. The DOC indicator appears in the lower-right corner of the OIA when you enable Entry Assist.

Word Wrap

With Word Wrap enabled, text at the right-hand margin wraps down to the next available line. In modes other than Insert mode, you must clear the next line before typing. Word Wrap can work within preset margins or use the field width as the value for the left and right margins. This lets you use Word Wrap within different systems without resetting the margins.

To enable Entry Assist and Word Wrap:

1. On the Options menu, click Session Properties. The Session Profile dialog box opens.

   Tip:  Press Ctrl+E to toggle Entry Assist on and off. Press Ctrl+W to toggle Word Wrap on and off.

2. Expand the Edit folder and click the Entry Assist category.
3. Select the Entry Assist Enabled and WordWrap Enabled options.
4. To set tab stops, type a numeric value in the Tab Stops box. You can also click in any unprotected area of the screen and click Set.

Related Topics

Edit Folder—Entry Assist Category

Saving Data to a File