This command toggles a QuickBASIC Smart Editor function on and off. As you enter each line, the Smart Editor 1. Checks the line for syntax errors 2. Formats the line 3. Translates the line to executable form if the syntax is correct Turn off the Syntax Checking to suppress the first of these functions to enter program code for debugging later. When Syntax Checking is on, a bullet will appear to the left of the command. These commands from the File Menu turn Smart Editor features on while they execute: - New Program or Open Program - Create File or Load File (unless you select the Document option). If you select the Document option with Create File or Load File, the editor will be turned off.