Re: Stupid 80 column mode question

[Bill Bach <bbach@cncdsl.com>]

The command "PR#3" should set 80-column mode for you...
    BB

Ross Archer wrote:

> I have an Apple IIe, with the 80 column card and 64K of extra RAM.
> While I've gleaned from the Apple Tech Reference manual (for the IIc,
> not IIe) which locations are involved in setting 80 column mode, when
> I try to do this I get half-a-screen of 80 column and garbage on the
> other half.
>
> Is there a reliable way to switch to 80 column text, such that I can
> use ProDOS, BASIC, and the assembler/monitor in 80 column mode?
>
> Odd that I don't know how to do this, but my only exposure to Apple ][s
> was my friend's Apple ][+, which was way pre-80 column mode era.
>
> Also, anyone know where I can find a copy of Merlin Assembler?
>
> Thanks for any info.
>
> -- Ross