Special Edition Using MS-DOS® 6.22, Third Edition

Chapter 15. Using the DOS Editor

In this chapter

• Understanding the DOS Editor

• Navigating the DOS Editor

• Mastering Fundamental Editing Techniques

• Learning Special Editing Techniques

• Block Editing

• Searching and Replacing

• Managing Files

• Starting the DOS Editor with Optional Switches

• Project: Customizing the DOS Editor Screen

Understanding the DOS Editor

The DOS Editor is a text processor, a kind of miniature word processor. It is the perfect tool for creating short text documents and editing text files. When you try the DOS Editor, you are in for a pleasant surprise. The Editor is so easy and intuitive to use that you will likely become a regular user.

The DOS Editor falls into a class of programs known as text editors. As the name implies, a text editor works ...