Keys and Carriages of Classic Typewriters Crossword Puzzle

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BELL Audible signal indicating margin is near
TABSTOP Predefined column positions where tabulator stops
RIBBON Inked strip pressed against the paper by the typebars
ROLLER Another name for the platen or paper holder
SLUG Metal piece that forms the letter impression on the typebar
PLUNGER Component beneath a key that triggers a typebar
CARRIAGE The assembly that holds the paper and moves during typing
CARRIAGERETURN Lever or key that moves carriage back to start and advances paper
PLATEN Rubber roller that feeds paper through the typewriter
SPACEBAR Key used to insert a blank space
INKWELL Container for ink used in early typewriters or ribbons
TYPEBAR Lever that strikes the ribbon to print a character
MARGIN Left or right boundary for typing
TYPEFACE The style or design of printed characters
TABULATOR Key that advances the carriage to predetermined stops
ESCAPE Key sometimes used to return the carriage or cancel actions
SHIFT Key that changes case or accesses upper characters
FEEDER Mechanism used to advance the paper manually

Keys and Carriages of Classic Typewriters

A crossword exploring essential vintage typewriter terms, from mechanisms to typographic features.

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