/LOCK_STATE /NOLOCK_STATE Specifies that the state set by the /SET_STATE qualifier remain in effect until explicitly changed. If you use the /NOLOCK_STATE qualifier, the state set by /SET_STATE remains in effect only for the next definable key that you press or for the next read- terminating character (such as Return or Ctrl/Z) that you type. You can specify the /LOCK_STATE qualifier only with the /SET_ STATE qualifier. If you do not specify the /LOCK_STATE or /NOLOCK_STATE qualifier, the default is that the state set by the /SET_STATE qualifier remains in effect until explicitly changed.