How to Use the Turing Machine
To Run a Demo Program

• Click anywhere on screen to begin.
• Select a program and Load it.
• Press Step repeatedly to run the program or select Auto or FastAuto to run it automatically.
• Program will halt when there are no more rules to apply or Input/Output Tape contains an unknown symbol.

To Write Your Own Program

• Write your rules in the Rule List edit box.
• Click the Update button to load your rules.
• Enter some letters or numbers on the Input/Output Tape.
• Click on the Tape roller diamonds to advance or retract the Tape.
• Use Step, Auto, or FastAuto to run your program.

Special Features

• Click on Turing's picture at any time to learn more about him or to get information on errors.
• Click on Input/Output Tape or Turing Machine for additional information.
• Click on Clear to remove all Tape symbols.
• Change the machine's State by editing the State box and clicking on Change State.
• Click on Update after making any changes to the Rule List.
• Use Stop to halt a running program at any time.