Explore the fascinating terminology and historical elements behind vintage typing machines through this engaging crossword.
Keys and Carriages of Classic Typewriters
A crossword exploring the fascinating terminology and mechanics behind vintage typing machines.
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Across
- 1. Key moving the carriage backward
- 2. Lever that strikes the ribbon to print letters
- 3. Paper used to make duplicates
- 5. Synonym for platen in some models
- 7. Replaceable ink supply in some vintage machines
- 10. Typebars that pivot freely without jamming
- 12. Another term for a typewriter
- 15. Inked strip that transfers ink to paper
Down
- 4. Action of advancing paper through platen
- 6. Character used to create blank lines or emphasis
- 8. Key to insert spaces between words
- 9. Design style of printed letters
- 11. Key for indenting or setting columns
- 13. Rotating cylinder that feeds the paper
- 14. Moving part holding the paper
- 16. Key used to type uppercase letters
- 17. Area where typebars rest before striking
- 18. Adjustable stop for line length
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