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Revision as of 18:08, 17 November 2022
TI-Writer is a word processor program created by Texas Instruments (TI) for the TI-99/4A home computer system. It was released during the third quarter of 1982 as part number PHM 3111 which sold originally for $99.95 (USD). It was released as a Solid State SoftwareTM Command Module cartridge, but requires either a cassette or floppy disk add-on system in order to save files created, and a printer in order to print documents.
| TI-Writer | |
|---|---|
 TI-Writer Manual (Front Cover) [1] | |
| Publisher(s) | Texas Instruments (TI) |
| Original Retail Price | $99.95 (USD) |
| Part# | PHM 3111 |
| Format(s) | Solid State SoftwareTM Command Module |
| Release | 1982 (3rd Quarter) |
| Genre(s) | Word Processor |
Contents
Advertising Blurbs
Front Cover of Manual Binder
Brings many features of large word processors to the TI-99/4A Home Computer, including text editing, search and replace, overstriking, and more.
Front Cover of Manual
The Tl-WRITER Word Processor is designed to bring many of the features of large word processors to users of the Tl-99/4A Home Computer.
- ■ Screen-oriented editor with full cursor control.
- ■ 30 editing operations, 24 format commands.
- ■ Global or local search and replace.
- ■ Oops! feature for text recovery.
- ■ Automatic paragraph indentation.
- ■ 23,000-character text buffer.
- ■ Margins and tab settings saved with the document.
- ■ Two print modes: formatted and unformatted.
- ■ Overstriking, underscoring, right-margin justification, headers, footers and more available with the Text Formatter.
- ■ Mail List (form letter) option from keyboard or file input.
- ■ Supports RS232 or Parallel 1/0 printers, either dot matrix or letter quality.
The Tl Disk Memory System (Disk Controller and one to three Disk Drives), Memory Expansion unit, RS232 Interface unit, and an RS232-compatible printer are required to operate this software.
Triton Catalog Fall 1984
Superb TI-99/4A cartridge version of software of the most popular home computer application of all: word processing. Program includes many features usually only found in software for more expensive computers. Tl-Writer edits and formats . . . inserts and deletes text and lines. Automatically indents paragraphs, justifies right margin, wraps words, overstrikes and underlines, moves and copies text. Documents its own re-formatting. Expands the display to 40 columns and scrolls horizontally to allow full 80- character lines. (Requires Disk System, 32K Memory Expansion, Printer and RS232 Interface.)
Manual
Using This Manual
This manu al has been divided into two parts: a user's guide section and a reference guide section.
User's Guide
- o Package Overview - a brief description of TI-WRITER and a list of required computer equipment.
- o Special Features - highlights of special features of TI-WRITER.
- o Getting Started - how to set up and use TI-WRITER.
*For Best Results*
Begin using TI-WRITER with the next two sections:
- o Using the Text Editor - a step-by-step "how to."
- o Using the Text Formatter - a step-by-step "how to."
Reference Guide
- o Text Editor - a detailed explanation of functions and features of the Text Editor.
- o Text Formatter - a detailed explanation of features and use of the Text Formatter.
- o Setting Up Your Printer - how to use different types of printers with TI-WRITER, including the TI-99/4 Printer (sold separately).
- o In Case of Difficulty
- o Quick Reference - a summary of important reference points.
- o Glossary - common computer and word processing terms.
- o Index - a topical listing for quick and easy reference.
- o Warranty Information
Downloads
TI-Writer Manual Cover
TI-Writer Main Selection Screen
TI-Writer Keyboard Insert
TI-Writer Binder Spine
TI-Writer Cartridge
TI-Writer Floppy Disk
TI-Writer Manual Complete (pdf format)
TI-Writer MAME/MESS Rom (rpk format)
