IBM Selectric III Operating Instructions - Page 13

As You Type Kye I I Ky )1 K rrectin Key a T•o Make A Correction Depress the correcting key to backspace to the last incorrectly typed character. - The correcting key is typematic (repeat action), so you can quickly backspace to correct any character toward the beginning of the line. • Restrike the last incorrectly typed character to delete it from the paper. • Backspace with the correcting key to the next incorrect character and restrike it to delete it from the paper. Repeat until all incorrect characters are deleted. • Type the correct character(s). If you are typing carbon copies, correct them in the usual way after deleting the character(s) from the original. If you space after backspacing with the correcting key, the correcting process is released. Use either IBM High Yield Correctable Film Ribbon with IBM Lift-off Tape or IBM Tech ill Ribbon with IBM Cover-up Tape.1 it is necessary to match the appropriate tape and ribbon. For your convenience, they are color coded. 1 When typing offset masters do not use: • The IBM High Yield Correctable Film Ribbon, or • The correcting key when using the IBM Tech Iii Ribbon.