1-3. EDIT/3000 EDITING MODES

Interactive session. In an interactive session, commands and text records normally are entered through an interactive terminal. Messages and other output (such as prompt characters) from EDIT/3000 are listed on the terminal.

Batch mode. In batch mode, commands and text records are supplied through a batch input medium such as punched cards or magnetic tape. Messages and output from EDIT/3000 are listed on the standard output device (usually a line printer).