BBC hints/tips Index - Part 1/5

 001   Finding the last line number in a BASIC program.     
 002   Page mode on/off and halting a scrolling screen.
 003   Padding strings to a certain length.
 004   Scrambling the random number generator!
 005   Self validating input.
 006   Shortened  IF statement.
 007   Simple bleep.
 008   Changing the simple bleep.
 009   Key Pressed check.
 010   The use of INPUT LINE.
 011   Function to ensure a certain number of chars are entered.
 012   Number input function.
 013   Status functions.
 014   Star commands in a program.
 015   Alphabetic sort.
 016   Program size.
 017   Find a string in a program.
 018   Wacky error message!
 019   Locking out lower case.
 020   Putting a function key in the keyboard buffer.
 021   Press space to continue...
 022   Time Delays.
 023   Printer output only.
 024   Simulate a duff TV!
 025   Cube Roots.
 026   Integer Variables.
 027   Disc Relocate.
 028   User port experimenting (1).
 029   User port experimenting (2).
 030   Program verify.
 031   Tape reset
 032   Unwanted Spaces?
 033   Fitting both BASIC1 and BASIC2 in one Beeb!
 034   Lower case commands.
 035   Saving memory.
 036   Simplified star commands.
 037   Menu.
 038   Double height INPUT!
 039   Timed INPUT.
 040   Date input routine.
 041   User key editor.
 042   Saving user key definitions.
 043   Wordwise and the user keys.
 044   Multiple menu technique.
 045   Ultra simple disk menu.
 046   Extra large printing.
 047   MODE 7 box.
 048   Centered text.
 049   Screen border.
 050   Novel screen clearing!
 051   Inverse colour text.
 052   Drawing circles and discs.
 053   String formatting.
 054   Capitals conversion.
 055   TAB command.   
 056   Altering the cursor.
 057   Reversing flags.
 058   WHILE...DO Structure (BASIC 5)
 059   Variable names.
 060   Opening disk files.
 061   RESTORE Statement.
 062   Abbreviations.
 063   Underlining in WordWise.
 064   Error reporting.
 065   Error calls.
 066   Storing MODE 7 screen.
 067   Sideways ROM search.
 068   Secure cipher code.
 069   Ignoring shift/Caps lock.
 070   Caps Lock and Shift reverse!
 071   Acorn DFS 0.90 and 1.20 DNFS workspace.
 072   Top 10 speed techniques.
 073   Interlacing in MODEs 0-6.
 074   Interlacing in MODE 7.
 075   Random numbers not including zero.
 076   Jumping out of loops and procedures.
 077   *FX lookalike.
 078   Reading *FX calls.
 079   User port experimenting (3).
 080   Text screen dump.
 081   Booting from secondary drives.
 082   Building a !BOOT file.
 083   "Can't extend" errors.
 084   *SAVE bug.
 085   Disk drive hints.
 086   Formatted disk speed.
 087   Acorn DFS PAGE setting.
 088   Auto loading of disk files.
 089   Moving text. Part 1
 090   Moving text. Part 2
 091   Shadow printing.
 092   Graphics demo.
 093   Exploring fractals.
 094   Blanking the screen.
 095   Auto screen off.
 096   Printer pound/hash sign fix.
 097   Printing listings (1).
 098   Printing listings (2).
 099   Greek Characters.
 100   Printer routine snag.

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