Rockwell Automation 2706-LSW DL40 PLUS OFFLINE PROG.SFTWR.USER MANUAL - Manual (Page 65)

4–23 Creating Message Files
Publication 2706-6.2
Special Keys and Editing Rules
Use the following keys to move through and edit your message text.
↑ ↓
Moves the cursor up or down one line at a time
← →
Moves the cursor right or left without changing the underlying text
or Moves cursor directly to the beginning or end of the message
or
Moves cursor exactly 1 display window forward or backward
through the message (except when Scroll attribute is set)
Toggles between insert and overstrike. If there is a character at the
position of the cursor, then the insert mode inserts a character
immediately to the left of the cursor. In overstrike mode the
character at the cursor position is replaced by any new character
you type.
Deletes the character to the left of the cursor
Deletes the character at the cursor position
↵
Inserts a return to start a new line
ALT
Press the [ALT] key while entering a number from the numeric
keypad to insert an ASCII or Extended ASCII character.
Any alphabetic or numeric key Inserts that character at the position of the cursor.
plus V F W X T Y or Adds or modify variables (see page 4–12).
A
Lets you set Message Attributes for only the message being created
or edited.
B
Start and end marker for blinking characters. Must be used in pairs.
The text between the markers will blink on the message display.
E
Erases message text, but leaves message number intact. You will
be asked to confirm this action before it takes effect.
N
Centers or un-centers the active message in the Edit Message
window.
Returns to Messages menu. Note that the Abort Message Edit
confirmation window appears if you have changed the message in
any way. The window asks if you want to discard your changes.
Opens Online Help
Toggles size of Message Text window between 40 and 200
characters
F10 Saves changes and returns to the Messages menu