JP2503423B

In an input control device for use with an electric typewriter, word processor or computer, provided are a special back key which inputs the command for moving a visual indicator in a direction toward said beginning of line, and a special advance key which inputs the command for moving the indicator in a direction toward the end of line. With the special back key depressed, the indicator is moved to the beginning of line when the indicator is within the data string, while to the end of data string when the indicator is outside the data string. With the special advance key depressed, the indicator is moved to the end of data string when the indicator is positioned within the data string except the end of data string, while to the end of line when the indicator is outside the data string except the end of data string.