Re: //c extra buttons

[dalloff@gcfn.org (Dave Althoff Jr)]

David Empson (dempson@actrix.gen.nz) wrote:
: Mike Harris <mharri1984@aol.comnospam> wrote:

: > Ok, another question: What do the "80/40" and "Keyboard" toggle buttons
: > next to the reset button do on the //c?

: The 80/40 button sets the default text mode: 80 column or 40 column.  It
: has limited support, as it is often overridden, with the application
: forcing its own preference.

For what it's worth, one useful application that does not override the
switch (or more accurately, that pays attention to it) is Apple Writer ][e.

--Dave Althoff, ][.
  Who found that feature useful when entering text on a //c connected to a 5"
  black and white monitor...!
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