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EVE REPEAT — VMS 5.1-B

 REPEAT

 Repeats the next command or keystroke as often as you specify, without
 your having to retype it.

 Example:

    The following commands erase ten lines, starting with the current line:

       REPEAT 10
       ERASE LINE

 o  The repeat count must be greater than 1.  To repeat the last command
    you typed, simply press DO twice.

 o  CTRL/C may cancel or halt a repeat operation, but its use is NOT
    recommended, because CTRL/C is not recorded in the journal file.  If
    you use CTRL/C, you should immediately exit, to save your work, and
    then restart the editing session.

 o  Using the EDT or WPS keypad, you can repeat operations by pressing the
    GOLD key (typically PF1), typing a number, and then typing a command or
    pressing a key.

 o  To cancel a pending repeat count, use the RESET command (press
    GOLD-SELECT on the mini keypad, or with the EDT or WPS keypad, press
    GOLD-PERIOD on the keypad).

 Related topics:

    DO    RECALL    RESET

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