Communication terminal apparatus with data format conversion capability

A communication terminal apparatus comprising:

• first input means for inputting graphic information;
• second input means for inputting character information and control information for controlling the operation of said apparatus;
• editing means connected to said first and second input means for combining said graphic information and said character information to produce new information, said editing means including converting means for converting said new information into all graphic information;
• storing means connected to said editing means for storing said new information;
• and
• communication control means connected to said editing means for controlling a connection of said terminal apparatus to a transmission line for transmitting said new information stored in said storing means to at least one receiver terminal through said transmission line, wherein if said receiver terminal has been found to be incapable of receiving character data, said converting means is activated to convert said new information stored in said storing means into all graphic information prior to transmission through said communicating control means.