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Appendix B - Math Text Instructions
Instructions Used to Insert Special Characters or Date and Time
\aX
Inserts an ANSI character with the code given by X. Generally, this instruction is
needed for characters with ANSI numbers beyond the normal limit of the keyboard.
For example, use the ANSI character code to include an integral sign in a text string.
By determining the character set that includes this symbol and the ANSI code for the
symbol, the symbol can be included in the text block. Use the \f"X" instruction to
change to the correct character set, followed by the \aX command to specify the
correct character number. For example, an integral sign is located at ANSI position
242 in a symbol set called Symbol. Type \f"Symbol" \a242 for the integral sign to
appear in the text block.
The Character Map program is an accessory program in Windows installations. Use
the Character Map to display each of the available character sets with the ANSI code.
The ANSI code is displayed in the right half of the Character Map status bar when a
character is selected.
\date
Inserts the current date. Be sure to follow this instruction with a space, even if no
other text follows the date. The date is updated every time the text is redrawn.
\time
Inserts the current time. The time text is updated whenever the text is redrawn or the
graph is printed. Be sure to follow this instruction with a space, even if no other text
follows the time.
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