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WORDWRITER is a cartridge which fits into Texas Instruments home computer, model TI 99/4A, converting it into a "word processor", equalling (or at least rivalling) systems costing much more. When using this word processor you can: | WORDWRITER is a cartridge which fits into Texas Instruments home computer, model TI 99/4A, converting it into a "word processor", equalling (or at least rivalling) systems costing much more. When using this word processor you can: | ||
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* insert, delete, or rearrange the order of single characters, words, phrases, sentences, and whole paragraphs | * insert, delete, or rearrange the order of single characters, words, phrases, sentences, and whole paragraphs | ||
* insert blank lines, copy existing lines, change the margin width. | * insert blank lines, copy existing lines, change the margin width. | ||
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* edit Text of over 12286 Characters (16K Console). | * edit Text of over 12286 Characters (16K Console). | ||
* edit Text of over 36286 Characters (16K Console +32K Extended Memory). | * edit Text of over 36286 Characters (16K Console +32K Extended Memory). | ||
− | + | * save to or load from cassette, floppy disk, or hard disk. | |
− | + | * arrange the text through the use of the Moving Text and Copying Text functions. | |
− | Text functions. | + | * print via RS-232 or Parallel Output to Printer. |
− | + | * the + version of WORDWRITER will print through its own Module Interface Output (MID) so that you do not have to buy a parallel interface (PIO). | |
− | + | * display and print disk directory (of course, this requires a disk drive) | |
− | Interface Output (MID) so that you do not have to buy a parallel | + | * search text for a symbol, word, or phrase. |
− | + | * replace a symbol, word, or phrase with something else | |
− | display and print disk directory (of course, this requires a | + | * scroll screen up/down/left/right |
− | disk drive) | + | * window screen up/down/left/right/ to first screen/to last screen |
− | + | * set margins, tabs, and indentation. | |
− | + | * reformat lines or paragraphs to where the cursor is or to the left margin. | |
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− | left margin. | ||
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Revision as of 15:36, 15 October 2022
Wordwriter is Word Processor distributed created by Databiotics for the TI-99/4A home computer system. It was released during the second quarter of 1987 as part # TRI-BJBW. It originally retailed for $39.95 (USD) and was programmed by Todd Kaplan.
Wordwriter | |
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Wordwriter Manual (Front Cover) [1] | |
Publisher(s) | Databiotics |
Original Retail Price | $39.95 (USD) |
Programmer(s) | Todd Kaplan |
Part# | TRI-BJBW |
Format(s) | Solid State SoftwareTM Command Module |
Release | 1987 (2nd Quarter) |
Genre(s) | Word Processor |
Contents
Advertising Blurb - Triton Catalog Spring 1987
Wordwriter is a revolutionary new cartridge that makes your Tl-99/4A a powerful word processor.
Simply plug your Wordwriter cartridge into the module slot and instantly you can: create mounds of text, up to 12,286 characters (36,782 with memory expansion); insert and delete characters, lines or whole paragraphs easily; turn word wrap on and just type; turn line number display on or off at will; reformat text to neat margins after changes are made to your document; search and easily find key words or phrases within your document; and set left and right margins and horizontal tabs where you want them from the keyboard.
Wordwriter allows you to load and save from disk or cassette, as well as print a hard copy. Team Wordwriter up with one of the great printers on the previous page and start saving precious time and money wasted by duplication of typing effort. From DataBiotics. (Requires RS232 Interface and printer cable or Parallax-TI Interface and Printer.)
Manual
Introduction
WORDWRITER is a cartridge which fits into Texas Instruments home computer, model TI 99/4A, converting it into a "word processor", equalling (or at least rivalling) systems costing much more. When using this word processor you can:
- insert, delete, or rearrange the order of single characters, words, phrases, sentences, and whole paragraphs
- insert blank lines, copy existing lines, change the margin width.
- perform Full Screen Text Editing.
- edit Text of over 12286 Characters (16K Console).
- edit Text of over 36286 Characters (16K Console +32K Extended Memory).
- save to or load from cassette, floppy disk, or hard disk.
- arrange the text through the use of the Moving Text and Copying Text functions.
- print via RS-232 or Parallel Output to Printer.
- the + version of WORDWRITER will print through its own Module Interface Output (MID) so that you do not have to buy a parallel interface (PIO).
- display and print disk directory (of course, this requires a disk drive)
- search text for a symbol, word, or phrase.
- replace a symbol, word, or phrase with something else
- scroll screen up/down/left/right
- window screen up/down/left/right/ to first screen/to last screen
- set margins, tabs, and indentation.
- reformat lines or paragraphs to where the cursor is or to the left margin.