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EVE SET_GOLD_KEY — VMS 5.1-B

 SET GOLD KEY

 Sets the GOLD key for use with other keys.  You can type the key name on
 the command line or at the prompt, press the key you want to set as GOLD.

 Example:

    The following commands set PF1 as the GOLD key and then define the
    combination of GOLD and the letter C as the CENTER LINE command.
    Typing C by itself still enters that character.

       SET GOLD KEY pf1
       DEFINE KEY= gold-c center line

 o  Setting the GOLD key automatically defines some GOLD combinations for
    the arrow keys and the mini keypad.  For example, GOLD-UP arrow is then
    defined as TOP, GOLD-REMOVE is defined as STORE TEXT, and GOLD-NEXT
    SCREEN is defined as NEXT WINDOW.  See help on Gold Keys.

 o  You can have only one key set as GOLD at a time.  If you set the GOLD
    key other than PF1 and set the EDT or WPS keypad, your GOLD key is
    used.  You can then define PF1 like any other key, or use SET NOGOLD
    KEY to restore PF1 as the EDT or WPS GOLD key.

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

 Related topics:

    DEFINE KEY        GOLD KEYS    LEARN           NAMES FOR KEYS
    SET NOGOLD KEY    SHOW KEY     UNDEFINE KEY    TYPING KEYS

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