PS TEXT EDIT Reference Manual

ERASE
TEDIT Commands
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ERASE EOL
ERASE EOL replaces all text from the cursor to the end of the line with
blanks.
How to Use. First place the cursor at the position in a line where you want
the blanks to begin. Then enter ERASE EOL.
What Happens. If the cursor is beyond the last character in a line when you
enter the ERASE EOL command, the text remains unchanged and TEDIT
displays this message on the status line:
Position cursor within the text before using ERASE
Tips. EOL is an acronym for END-OF-LINE. You can use EOL anywhere
you use END-OF-LINE.
Related Commands. DELETE EOL.
ERASE LINE
ERASE LINE replaces the line on which the cursor is positioned with a
blank line.
How to Use. Place the cursor anywhere in a line. Then enter ERASE LINE.
What Happens. ERASE LINE replaces an entire line with a blank line
(regardless of the cursor position).
Related Commands. DELETE LINE.
ERASE PARAGRAPH
ERASE PARAGRAPH replaces all characters with blanks, from the cursor
to the end of the paragraph.
How to Use. First place the cursor at the position in a paragraph where you
want the blanks to begin. Then enter ERASE PARAGRAPH.