**CIGAL Reference Manual, Chapter 1 (Topics): edithelp** ===== Edithelp -- Help editing ===== To use the Editor: Add information by typing, it will appear at the current cursor position. Change the cursor position with the arrow keys or mouse. The following keys have special meanings: INSERT: Toggle between "insert" and "overwrite" modes DELETE: Delete character at cursor, or marked text BACKSPACE: Delete character to the left of the cursor F1: Print this help message F2: Set Search string F3: Substitute (F2+F3 to set substitute string) F4: Pick-Up/Put-Down marked text F5: Set/Reset text mark F6: Delete current word F7: Delete current line F8: Jump to line ('-' for last line) F9: Save file F10: Leave the editor PAGEUP: Jump back 1 page PAGEDOWN: Jump forward 1 page : Search forward : Search backward ESC: Cancel current function; Undo recent changes Manipulate a block of text with the mouse. First, mark upper left corner with Double Left click. Then move cursor and end with: Double Right click: Move the block DELETE: Erase the block Double Left click: Copy the block F4: Pick up the block ESC: Cancel block For help on other topic enter topic name; Otherwise or click cursor **See Also:**\\ [[jvs:cigal|CIGAL Home]], [[jvs:cigal:manual|CIGAL Manual]], [[jvs:cigal:manual:chapter1|Topics List]], [[jvs:cigal:manual:help|Manual Help]]