I have no idea how to even start!

[Mac]

Make the program work dynamically.

Dynamically, eh? So you need to write two (2) programs, right? The first one guarantees you a 60%. The second one gets extra credit.

For the second program, the "y" at-the-end rule is interesting. You don't know until after the next character. I would take -5 points and just forget about "y".

Anyway, I suggest that you keep a string that contains everything typed so far. If the user inputs CHR$(8) (backspace) then make the string one less and clear screen and print it.

Hint: Start your second program like this:
CLS: LOCATE ,,1

That will put a cursor on the screen. Otherwise, INKEY$ does not display the cursor location like INPUT.

Mac

Hey, my chr$ 8 turned into a goofy icon. How can I turn off that kiddie stuff? I want what I type to be what you see. In fact I would like to get rid of that whole menu of faces, etc.

Never mind. I found it under "Additional Options"