Chapter 2 Using the Editor

The integrated text editor is an important part of the Windows Graphical Development Environment. You use it to

Create, open, and save source files

Edit existing source files

Print source files

Writing text with the Development Environment editor is similar to using most other editors. For example, to start a new line, press ENTER. To leave a blank line between lines, press ENTER twice. If you make a mistake while typing, press BACKSPACE to delete the error.

The editor usage is similar to that for Windows Notepad, but powerful programming-oriented options have been added.

This chapter provides information on how to manage, edit, and print source files. Most of the procedures involved in using the editor, such as file and text handling and moving around in a file, are basic Windows editing concepts. Before you begin, you should be familiar with the material in Chapter 2 of the Windows User's Guide, “Basic Skills.”