Command List for PICO

The commands you can use in PICO are listed across the bottom of the screen. Remember, ^ symbolizes the control key. ^G means to hold down the control key and press G.

^G    Help.  More information on the commands.   

^X    Exit PICO

^O    Save a PICO file

^J    Justify text within a paragraph.  This command will fill
      in paragraphs.

^R    Insert a existing file into PICO.

^W    Find a word or character string in the PICO file.

^Y    Go back to the previous page.

^V    Go to the next page.

^K    Cuts the line of text where the cursor is located.

^U    Uncuts the last text cut.

^C    Gives you the exact location of your cursor within 
      the file.

^T    Run the spell checker.

    

When you have selected ^O to save a file or ^R to insert a file, you will be prompted for a file name. You will also be given the following new options:

^C    Cancels the command.

^T    Gives you a list of files in your home directory.  
      If you select a file that already exists, PICO will 
      ask you if you want to overwrite the file.
        

Go to the PICO tutorial main page.

Last modified July 20, 2004 by cawalker