curs_getstr(3X)                                             curs_getstr(3X)


   NAME
         cursgetstr:  getstr, wgetstr, mvgetstr, mvwgetstr, wgetnstr - get
         character strings from curses terminal keyboard

   SYNOPSIS
         #include <curses.h>

         int getstr(char *str);
         int wgetstr(WINDOW *win, char *str);
         int mvgetstr(int y, int x, char *str);
         int mvwgetstr(WINDOW *win, int y, int x, char *str);
         int wgetnstr(WINDOW *win, char *str, int n);

   DESCRIPTION
         The effect of getstr is as though a series of calls to getch were
         made, until a newline and carriage return is received.  The resulting
         value is placed in the area pointed to by the character pointer str.
         wgetnstr reads at most n characters, thus preventing a possible
         overflow of the input buffer.  The user's erase and kill characters
         are interpreted, as well as any special keys (such as function keys,
         "home" key, "clear" key, etc.).

   RETURN VALUE
         All routines return the integer ERR upon failure and an integer value
         other than ERR upon successful completion.

   NOTES
         The header file <curses.h> automatically includes the header files
         <stdio.h> and <unctrl.h>.

         Note that getstr, mvgetstr, and mvwgetstr may be macros.

   SEE ALSO
         curses(3X), cursgetch(3X).



















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