Set Buffer Read_Only
Determines whether EVE writes out the buffer on exiting if the buffer has
been modified.
Usage notes:
o By default, buffers you create (with BUFFER, GET FILE, NEW, or OPEN)
are write-enabled. Thus, on exiting, EVE writes out your buffers if you
made any changes and have not already written out the buffers.
o Typically you make a buffer read-only (also called write-locked) to
prevent inadvertently changing text you want to keep intact, such as
reference data or a previous draft.
o Making a buffer read-only also makes it unmodifiable. You can then make
the buffer modifiable. Typically, you make a buffer read-only and
modifiable if it is a "scratchpad" buffer in which you want to edit
text but do not want EVE to write out the buffer on exiting.
o You can also toggle the read/write attribute by clicking M1 on the
Read-only or Write indicator in the status line.
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Status Line SET BUFFER SHOW