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I (insert) Command

I[number-of-lines]

Use the I (insert) command to insert blank lines after the line in which the I command is entered. The I command is not used with the A (after) and B (before) line commands. If no data is typed on an inserted line, the blank inserted line is deleted from the display after the ENTER key is pressed or the RESET, UP, or DOWN primary command is entered.

number-of-lines

Specifies the number of lines to be inserted. The default is 1.