Palm P80880US Handbook - Page 49

Performing common tasks 4. Enter text for the record. 5. (Optional) Tap Details to select attributes for the record. (In Note Pad, the Details command is located on the Options menu.) 6. In Contacts, Note Pad, and Memos only: Tap Done. Editing records After you create a record, you can change, delete, or enter new text at any time. Two screen features tell you when your handheld is in Edit mode: s A blinking cursor s One or more dotted edit lines Blinking cursor Edit line NOTE In Note Pad, you can write anywhere on the screen. Therefore, you will not see an edit line or blinking cursor unless the cursor is in the title line. Entering text For information on how to enter text using Graffiti 2 writing, the onscreen keyboard, or the keyboard attached to your computer, see Chapter 3. For information on entering text in Note Pad, see Chapter 10. Using the Edit menu The Edit menu is available with any screen where you enter or edit text. In general, commands available in the Edit menu apply to text that you select in an application. To select text in an application: 1. Tap the beginning of the text that you want to select. 2. Drag the stylus over the text to highlight it (in yellow). NOTE You can also double-tap to select a word, or triple-tap to select a line of text. You can also drag across the text to select additional words, or drag down to select a group of lines. 39