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Each and every command in Ved can be bound to a set of key strokes. The binding of any command can be changed.
By default, a number of commands (most of these are accessible though menus) are not connected to any key sequences; however, it is possible to change this.
In a RC file a line like (this should be one, long, line):
Bind CURSOR_RIGHT "Move cursor right one position" "Right" KEY_RIGHT
can be used to modify a keybinding and the associated help information. The following fields must all be present in an bind RC command:
- Command Name
- This is the single word command name associated with the command. In the above example this is ``Cursor_Right''.
- Help Text
- The text displayed in the help screens. This field must be enclosed in string delimiters.
- Key Label
- This is usually the name of the key(s) for the command. Examples include ``Esc-Delete'', ``Ctrl-Z'', or even ``Left Arrow''. This field must be enclosed in string delimiters.
- Keys ...
- A list of keys up to a maximum of 5. Each item in the list should be a Ved value, or symbolic keyname defined by ncurses. A list of the symbolic names understood by Ved is presented in Appendix B.
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2004-05-02