OVER TYPING

The machine normally operates in Overtype Mode. In Overtype Mode, you can change a character simply by typing a new one in its place.

To type over a character:

(1)Move the cursor to the character you want to change.

(2)Press the character or symbol you want.

The new character replaces the old one in the message.

Example

To replace the lower-case letters “mith” with capital letters:

Position the cursor under the “m”.

A A A A A

J S m i

th

CAPS

STL

UNDL/FRM

● Switch to CAPS Mode by pressing CODE The CAPS indicator will light.

Press the M key.

A A A A A

J S M i

SHIFT

+ CAPS .

th

CAPS

STL

UNDL/FRM

Complete the process by typing the letters “ITH”.

JS

A A A A A

M I T H

CAPS

STL

UNDL/FRM

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Brother PT-1700 manual Over Typing, To type over a character