(under subclass 545) Subject matter wherein significance is attributed to an actuator for effecting the step-by-step increments of platen* rotation, which actuator includes an elongated bar that is moved by the hand of a typist when incremental platen rotation is desired, the bar being formed of at least two pieces hinged together so that the bar may be extended to the length of the pieces or may be doubled, one alongside another, to occupy a lesser length, or the bar being hinged at its mounting so that the bar may be placed into operative position or placed into an inoperative position where it may be stored in a compact relationship with the typewriter.
