Typing Keys

  Typing keys on the main keyboard are for entering characters. They are
  sometimes called self-inserting keys.

  Usage notes:

  o  You can define typing keys in combination with a modifier key, such as
     the CTRL key, the GOLD key, or on DECwindows, the ALT key. For example,
     the following command defines the sequence of GOLD and the letter C (or
     c) as CENTER LINE:

        Command: DEFINE KEY= gold-c center line

  o  By default, EVE treats KP0--KP9, MINUS, COMMA, and PERIOD on the keypad
     as typing keys, except with the VT100 keypad. For example, pressing KP8
     is the same as typing the number 8, and pressing COMMA is the same as
     typing a comma on the main keyboard. Setting the EDT or WPS keypad also
     defines or redefines keys on the numeric keypad.

  o  If you use SET PENDING DELETE and then select text, typing new
     characters erases the selection and enters the new characters. See help
     on Pending Delete.

  o  You can define typing keys (letters, numbers, or punctuation marks) by
     using the TPU DEFINE_KEY procedure, although this is not generally
     recommended. If you defined a typing key, use QUOTE to enter the
     character normally bound to that key. For example, if you defined the
     tilde (~) to execute a procedure, you can enter a tilde character as
     follows:

        1.  Use the QUOTE command (CTRL/V).
        2.  At the prompt, type a tilde (~).

     Alternatively, use the TPU command and the COPY_TEXT built-in, as in
     the following example:

        Command: TPU COPY_TEXT ("~");

  +------------------------------------------------------------------+
  | For a list of defined keys, see help on Keys or press GOLD-HELP. |
  |                                                                  |
  | For a keypad diagram, press HELP (with VT100 keypad, press PF2). |
  +------------------------------------------------------------------+

  Related topics:

     Control Keys    Gold Keys    Names For Keys    Pending Delete