IBM 6 Operation Guide - Page 23

Subscripts and Superscripts Subscripts are typed below the writing line (for example, CuSO4 ). Superscripts are typed above the writing line (for example, Happy Liying5 Typing Subscripts 1. Hold down Code while you press H (12/ 1). • The carrier is positioned one-half line below the typing tine. 2. Type the subscript • The carrier automatically returns to the typing line. Typing Superscripts 1. Hold down Code while you press Y (%t). • The carrier is positioned one-half line above the typing line. 2. Type the superscr€pt. • The carrier automatically returns to the typing line. Helpful Hints • To automatically erase a subscript or superscript, press the Correction key. 1. The paper will automatically move up or down a half line. 2. The subscript or superscript will be erased, 3. The paper returns to the original line. • To erase subscripts or superscripts farther back than approximately the last 200 characters: 1. Space to the position where the subscript or superscript Is typed. 2. Hold down Code while you press H (1/ 21) or Y ( 12/ U. 3, Press the Correction key. 4. Type the subscript or superscript. - The subscript or superscript Is erased. 5. Hold down Code while you press H (1/ 21) or Y ('/2 1) to type the correct subscript or superscript • It IS not recommended to use Code + U las as) while typing subscripts or superscripts. 2-10 Operator's Guide Special Characters Your typewriter has four special characters that you can print by using the Code key: If, 9, 3, 3. You can print these characters withou changing the printwheel. Cods ! pJj A section symbol ( ) prints. Cos A paragraph symbol ( if ) prints Code IVN kg An exponent ( 3 ) prints. Cod Art exponent ( a ) prints. Helpful:Hints To Drew special characters manually: 1. Position the Carrier at the special character. 2. :Press the Correction key. The printwheel spins. l3. !Hold down Code while you press the special character. e The special character is erased. Advanced Operations 2-