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EVE SET_SHIFT_KEY — VMS 5.0

 SET SHIFT KEY

 Sets the shift key (or "GOLD" key) for use with other keys.  (This is the
 same as SET GOLD KEY.  There is no relation to the SHIFT key on the main
 keyboard.) You can type the key name on the command line or, at the
 prompt, press the key you want to set.

 Example:

    Command                       Purpose or effects
    ---------------------------------------------------------------------
    1.  SET SHIFT KEY pf1         Sets PF1 as GOLD.  You can have only one
                                  key set as GOLD at a time.

    2.  DEFINE KEY=gold/f fill    Defines the combination of GOLD and the
                                  letter F as the FILL command.  Typing an
                                  F by itself still enters that character.

 o  Setting the GOLD key, or setting the EDT or WPS keypad, automatically
    defines some GOLD key combinations.  For example, GOLD/REMOVE (on the
    mini keypad) is then defined as STORE TEXT.  See help on GOLD KEYS.

 o  If you set the GOLD key other than PF1 and then set the EDT or WPS
    keypad, your GOLD key is used.  To make PF1 the GOLD key, use SET
    NOGOLD KEY.

 o  Key definitions remain in effect throughout your editing session or
    until you redefine the key.  To save key definitions for future
    sessions, use SAVE EXTENDED EVE to create a section file or put the
    commands in an initialization file.

 Related topics:

    DEFINE KEY         GOLD KEYS    NAMES FOR KEYS
    SET NOSHIFT KEY    SHOW KEY     UNDEFINE KEY

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