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Command Line Editing</A></TD><TD> </TD><TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="TOP">GNU Readline User's Manual.</TD></TR> -<TR><TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="TOP"><A HREF="readline.html#SEC23">2. Programming with GNU Readline</A></TD><TD> </TD><TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="TOP">GNU Readline Programmer's Manual.</TD></TR> -<TR><TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="TOP"><A HREF="readline.html#SEC50">A. GNU Free Documentation License</A></TD><TD> </TD><TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="TOP">License for copying this manual.</TD></TR> -<TR><TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="TOP"><A HREF="readline.html#SEC52">Concept Index</A></TD><TD> </TD><TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="TOP">Index of concepts described in this manual.</TD></TR> -<TR><TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="TOP"><A HREF="readline.html#SEC53">Function and Variable Index</A></TD><TD> </TD><TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="TOP">Index of externally visible functions - and variables.</TD></TR> -</TABLE></BLOCKQUOTE> -<P> - -<HR SIZE=1> -<A NAME="SEC1"></A> -<TABLE CELLPADDING=1 CELLSPACING=1 BORDER=0> -<TR><TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT">[<A HREF="readline.html#SEC_Top"> < </A>]</TD> -<TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT">[<A HREF="readline.html#SEC2"> > </A>]</TD> -<TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT"> <TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT">[ << ]</TD> -<TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT">[<A HREF="readline.html#SEC_Top"> Up </A>]</TD> -<TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT">[<A HREF="readline.html#SEC23"> >> </A>]</TD> -<TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT"> <TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT"> <TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT"> <TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT"> <TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT">[<A HREF="readline.html#SEC_Top">Top</A>]</TD> -<TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT">[<A HREF="readline.html#SEC_Contents">Contents</A>]</TD> -<TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT">[<A HREF="readline.html#SEC52">Index</A>]</TD> -<TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT">[<A HREF="readline.html#SEC_About"> ? </A>]</TD> -</TR></TABLE> -<A NAME="Command Line Editing"></A> -<H1> 1. Command Line Editing </H1> -<!--docid::SEC1::--> -<P> - -This chapter describes the basic features of the GNU +The Readline home page is <a href="http://www.gnu.org/software/readline/">http://www.gnu.org/software/readline/</a>. +</p> + + + + + +<div class="Contents_element" id="SEC_Contents"> +<h2 class="contents-heading">Table of Contents</h2> + +<div class="contents"> + +<ul class="no-bullet"> + <li><a id="toc-Command-Line-Editing-1" href="#Command-Line-Editing">1 Command Line Editing</a> + <ul class="no-bullet"> + <li><a id="toc-Introduction-to-Line-Editing" href="#Introduction-and-Notation">1.1 Introduction to Line Editing</a></li> + <li><a id="toc-Readline-Interaction-1" href="#Readline-Interaction">1.2 Readline Interaction</a> + <ul class="no-bullet"> + <li><a id="toc-Readline-Bare-Essentials-1" href="#Readline-Bare-Essentials">1.2.1 Readline Bare Essentials</a></li> + <li><a id="toc-Readline-Movement-Commands-1" href="#Readline-Movement-Commands">1.2.2 Readline Movement Commands</a></li> + <li><a id="toc-Readline-Killing-Commands-1" href="#Readline-Killing-Commands">1.2.3 Readline Killing Commands</a></li> + <li><a id="toc-Readline-Arguments-1" href="#Readline-Arguments">1.2.4 Readline Arguments</a></li> + <li><a id="toc-Searching-for-Commands-in-the-History" href="#Searching">1.2.5 Searching for Commands in the History</a></li> + </ul></li> + <li><a id="toc-Readline-Init-File-1" href="#Readline-Init-File">1.3 Readline Init File</a> + <ul class="no-bullet"> + <li><a id="toc-Readline-Init-File-Syntax-1" href="#Readline-Init-File-Syntax">1.3.1 Readline Init File Syntax</a></li> + <li><a id="toc-Conditional-Init-Constructs-1" href="#Conditional-Init-Constructs">1.3.2 Conditional Init Constructs</a></li> + <li><a id="toc-Sample-Init-File-1" href="#Sample-Init-File">1.3.3 Sample Init File</a></li> + </ul></li> + <li><a id="toc-Bindable-Readline-Commands-1" href="#Bindable-Readline-Commands">1.4 Bindable Readline Commands</a> + <ul class="no-bullet"> + <li><a id="toc-Commands-For-Moving-1" href="#Commands-For-Moving">1.4.1 Commands For Moving</a></li> + <li><a id="toc-Commands-For-Manipulating-The-History" href="#Commands-For-History">1.4.2 Commands For Manipulating The History</a></li> + <li><a id="toc-Commands-For-Changing-Text" href="#Commands-For-Text">1.4.3 Commands For Changing Text</a></li> + <li><a id="toc-Killing-And-Yanking" href="#Commands-For-Killing">1.4.4 Killing And Yanking</a></li> + <li><a id="toc-Specifying-Numeric-Arguments" href="#Numeric-Arguments">1.4.5 Specifying Numeric Arguments</a></li> + <li><a id="toc-Letting-Readline-Type-For-You" href="#Commands-For-Completion">1.4.6 Letting Readline Type For You</a></li> + <li><a id="toc-Keyboard-Macros-1" href="#Keyboard-Macros">1.4.7 Keyboard Macros</a></li> + <li><a id="toc-Some-Miscellaneous-Commands" href="#Miscellaneous-Commands">1.4.8 Some Miscellaneous Commands</a></li> + </ul></li> + <li><a id="toc-Readline-vi-Mode-1" href="#Readline-vi-Mode">1.5 Readline vi Mode</a></li> + </ul></li> + <li><a id="toc-Programming-with-GNU-Readline-1" href="#Programming-with-GNU-Readline">2 Programming with GNU Readline</a> + <ul class="no-bullet"> + <li><a id="toc-Basic-Behavior-1" href="#Basic-Behavior">2.1 Basic Behavior</a></li> + <li><a id="toc-Custom-Functions-1" href="#Custom-Functions">2.2 Custom Functions</a> + <ul class="no-bullet"> + <li><a id="toc-Readline-Typedefs-1" href="#Readline-Typedefs">2.2.1 Readline Typedefs</a></li> + <li><a id="toc-Writing-a-New-Function" href="#Function-Writing">2.2.2 Writing a New Function</a></li> + </ul></li> + <li><a id="toc-Readline-Variables-1" href="#Readline-Variables">2.3 Readline Variables</a></li> + <li><a id="toc-Readline-Convenience-Functions-1" href="#Readline-Convenience-Functions">2.4 Readline Convenience Functions</a> + <ul class="no-bullet"> + <li><a id="toc-Naming-a-Function" href="#Function-Naming">2.4.1 Naming a Function</a></li> + <li><a id="toc-Selecting-a-Keymap" href="#Keymaps">2.4.2 Selecting a Keymap</a></li> + <li><a id="toc-Binding-Keys-1" href="#Binding-Keys">2.4.3 Binding Keys</a></li> + <li><a id="toc-Associating-Function-Names-and-Bindings-1" href="#Associating-Function-Names-and-Bindings">2.4.4 Associating Function Names and Bindings</a></li> + <li><a id="toc-Allowing-Undoing-1" href="#Allowing-Undoing">2.4.5 Allowing Undoing</a></li> + <li><a id="toc-Redisplay-1" href="#Redisplay">2.4.6 Redisplay</a></li> + <li><a id="toc-Modifying-Text-1" href="#Modifying-Text">2.4.7 Modifying Text</a></li> + <li><a id="toc-Character-Input-1" href="#Character-Input">2.4.8 Character Input</a></li> + <li><a id="toc-Terminal-Management-1" href="#Terminal-Management">2.4.9 Terminal Management</a></li> + <li><a id="toc-Utility-Functions-1" href="#Utility-Functions">2.4.10 Utility Functions</a></li> + <li><a id="toc-Miscellaneous-Functions-1" href="#Miscellaneous-Functions">2.4.11 Miscellaneous Functions</a></li> + <li><a id="toc-Alternate-Interface-1" href="#Alternate-Interface">2.4.12 Alternate Interface</a></li> + <li><a id="toc-A-Readline-Example-1" href="#A-Readline-Example">2.4.13 A Readline Example</a></li> + <li><a id="toc-Alternate-Interface-Example-1" href="#Alternate-Interface-Example">2.4.14 Alternate Interface Example</a></li> + </ul></li> + <li><a id="toc-Readline-Signal-Handling-1" href="#Readline-Signal-Handling">2.5 Readline Signal Handling</a></li> + <li><a id="toc-Custom-Completers-1" href="#Custom-Completers">2.6 Custom Completers</a> + <ul class="no-bullet"> + <li><a id="toc-How-Completing-Works-1" href="#How-Completing-Works">2.6.1 How Completing Works</a></li> + <li><a id="toc-Completion-Functions-1" href="#Completion-Functions">2.6.2 Completion Functions</a></li> + <li><a id="toc-Completion-Variables-1" href="#Completion-Variables">2.6.3 Completion Variables</a></li> + <li><a id="toc-A-Short-Completion-Example-1" href="#A-Short-Completion-Example">2.6.4 A Short Completion Example</a></li> + </ul></li> + </ul></li> + <li><a id="toc-GNU-Free-Documentation-License-1" href="#GNU-Free-Documentation-License">Appendix A GNU Free Documentation License</a></li> + <li><a id="toc-Concept-Index-1" href="#Concept-Index" rel="index">Concept Index</a></li> + <li><a id="toc-Function-and-Variable-Index-1" href="#Function-and-Variable-Index" rel="index">Function and Variable Index</a></li> +</ul> +</div> +</div> +<hr> +<div class="chapter" id="Command-Line-Editing"> +<div class="header"> +<p> +Next: <a href="#Programming-with-GNU-Readline" accesskey="n" rel="next">Programming with GNU Readline</a>, Previous: <a href="#Top" accesskey="p" rel="prev">GNU Readline Library</a>, Up: <a href="#Top" accesskey="u" rel="up">GNU Readline Library</a> [<a href="#SEC_Contents" title="Table of contents" rel="contents">Contents</a>][<a href="#Concept-Index" title="Index" rel="index">Index</a>]</p> +</div> +<span id="Command-Line-Editing-1"></span><h2 class="chapter">1 Command Line Editing</h2> + +<p>This chapter describes the basic features of the <small>GNU</small> command line editing interface. -</P><P> - -<BLOCKQUOTE><TABLE BORDER=0 CELLSPACING=0> -<TR><TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="TOP"><A HREF="readline.html#SEC2">1.1 Introduction to Line Editing</A></TD><TD> </TD><TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="TOP">Notation used in this text.</TD></TR> -<TR><TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="TOP"><A HREF="readline.html#SEC3">1.2 Readline Interaction</A></TD><TD> </TD><TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="TOP">The minimum set of commands for editing a line.</TD></TR> -<TR><TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="TOP"><A HREF="readline.html#SEC9">1.3 Readline Init File</A></TD><TD> </TD><TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="TOP">Customizing Readline from a user's view.</TD></TR> -<TR><TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="TOP"><A HREF="readline.html#SEC13">1.4 Bindable Readline Commands</A></TD><TD> </TD><TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="TOP">A description of most of the Readline commands - available for binding</TD></TR> -<TR><TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="TOP"><A HREF="readline.html#SEC22">1.5 Readline vi Mode</A></TD><TD> </TD><TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="TOP">A short description of how to make Readline - behave like the vi editor.</TD></TR> -</TABLE></BLOCKQUOTE> -<P> - -<A NAME="Introduction and Notation"></A> -<HR SIZE="6"> -<A NAME="SEC2"></A> -<TABLE CELLPADDING=1 CELLSPACING=1 BORDER=0> -<TR><TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT">[<A HREF="readline.html#SEC1"> < </A>]</TD> -<TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT">[<A HREF="readline.html#SEC3"> > </A>]</TD> -<TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT"> <TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT">[ << ]</TD> -<TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT">[<A HREF="readline.html#SEC1"> Up </A>]</TD> -<TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT">[<A HREF="readline.html#SEC23"> >> </A>]</TD> -<TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT"> <TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT"> <TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT"> <TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT"> <TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT">[<A HREF="readline.html#SEC_Top">Top</A>]</TD> -<TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT">[<A HREF="readline.html#SEC_Contents">Contents</A>]</TD> -<TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT">[<A HREF="readline.html#SEC52">Index</A>]</TD> -<TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT">[<A HREF="readline.html#SEC_About"> ? </A>]</TD> -</TR></TABLE> -<H2> 1.1 Introduction to Line Editing </H2> -<!--docid::SEC2::--> -<P> - -The following paragraphs describe the notation used to represent +</p> + +<ul class="section-toc"> +<li><a href="#Introduction-and-Notation" accesskey="1">Introduction to Line Editing</a></li> +<li><a href="#Readline-Interaction" accesskey="2">Readline Interaction</a></li> +<li><a href="#Readline-Init-File" accesskey="3">Readline Init File</a></li> +<li><a href="#Bindable-Readline-Commands" accesskey="4">Bindable Readline Commands</a></li> +<li><a href="#Readline-vi-Mode" accesskey="5">Readline vi Mode</a></li> +</ul> +<hr> +<div class="section" id="Introduction-and-Notation"> +<div class="header"> +<p> +Next: <a href="#Readline-Interaction" accesskey="n" rel="next">Readline Interaction</a>, Up: <a href="#Command-Line-Editing" accesskey="u" rel="up">Command Line Editing</a> [<a href="#SEC_Contents" title="Table of contents" rel="contents">Contents</a>][<a href="#Concept-Index" title="Index" rel="index">Index</a>]</p> +</div> +<span id="Introduction-to-Line-Editing"></span><h3 class="section">1.1 Introduction to Line Editing</h3> + +<p>The following paragraphs describe the notation used to represent keystrokes. -</P><P> - -The text <KBD>C-k</KBD> is read as `Control-K' and describes the character -produced when the <KBD>k</KBD> key is pressed while the Control key +</p> +<p>The text <kbd>C-k</kbd> is read as ‘Control-K’ and describes the character +produced when the <tt class="key">k</tt> key is pressed while the Control key is depressed. -</P><P> - -The text <KBD>M-k</KBD> is read as `Meta-K' and describes the character -produced when the Meta key (if you have one) is depressed, and the <KBD>k</KBD> +</p> +<p>The text <kbd>M-k</kbd> is read as ‘Meta-K’ and describes the character +produced when the Meta key (if you have one) is depressed, and the <tt class="key">k</tt> key is pressed. -The Meta key is labeled <KBD>ALT</KBD> on many keyboards. -On keyboards with two keys labeled <KBD>ALT</KBD> (usually to either side of -the space bar), the <KBD>ALT</KBD> on the left side is generally set to +The Meta key is labeled <tt class="key">ALT</tt> on many keyboards. +On keyboards with two keys labeled <tt class="key">ALT</tt> (usually to either side of +the space bar), the <tt class="key">ALT</tt> on the left side is generally set to work as a Meta key. -The <KBD>ALT</KBD> key on the right may also be configured to work as a +The <tt class="key">ALT</tt> key on the right may also be configured to work as a Meta key or may be configured as some other modifier, such as a Compose key for typing accented characters. -</P><P> - -If you do not have a Meta or <KBD>ALT</KBD> key, or another key working as -a Meta key, the identical keystroke can be generated by typing <KBD>ESC</KBD> -<EM>first</EM>, and then typing <KBD>k</KBD>. -Either process is known as <EM>metafying</EM> the <KBD>k</KBD> key. -</P><P> - -The text <KBD>M-C-k</KBD> is read as `Meta-Control-k' and describes the -character produced by <EM>metafying</EM> <KBD>C-k</KBD>. -</P><P> - -In addition, several keys have their own names. Specifically, -<KBD>DEL</KBD>, <KBD>ESC</KBD>, <KBD>LFD</KBD>, <KBD>SPC</KBD>, <KBD>RET</KBD>, and <KBD>TAB</KBD> all +</p> +<p>If you do not have a Meta or <tt class="key">ALT</tt> key, or another key working as +a Meta key, the identical keystroke can be generated by typing <tt class="key">ESC</tt> +<em>first</em>, and then typing <tt class="key">k</tt>. +Either process is known as <em>metafying</em> the <tt class="key">k</tt> key. +</p> +<p>The text <kbd>M-C-k</kbd> is read as ‘Meta-Control-k’ and describes the +character produced by <em>metafying</em> <kbd>C-k</kbd>. +</p> +<p>In addition, several keys have their own names. Specifically, +<tt class="key">DEL</tt>, <tt class="key">ESC</tt>, <tt class="key">LFD</tt>, <tt class="key">SPC</tt>, <tt class="key">RET</tt>, and <tt class="key">TAB</tt> all stand for themselves when seen in this text, or in an init file -(see section <A HREF="readline.html#SEC9">1.3 Readline Init File</A>). -If your keyboard lacks a <KBD>LFD</KBD> key, typing <KBD>C-j</KBD> will +(see <a href="#Readline-Init-File">Readline Init File</a>). +If your keyboard lacks a <tt class="key">LFD</tt> key, typing <tt class="key">C-j</tt> will produce the desired character. -The <KBD>RET</KBD> key may be labeled <KBD>Return</KBD> or <KBD>Enter</KBD> on +The <tt class="key">RET</tt> key may be labeled <tt class="key">Return</tt> or <tt class="key">Enter</tt> on some keyboards. -</P><P> - -<A NAME="Readline Interaction"></A> -<HR SIZE="6"> -<A NAME="SEC3"></A> -<TABLE CELLPADDING=1 CELLSPACING=1 BORDER=0> -<TR><TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT">[<A HREF="readline.html#SEC2"> < </A>]</TD> -<TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT">[<A HREF="readline.html#SEC4"> > </A>]</TD> -<TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT"> <TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT">[<A HREF="readline.html#SEC9"> << </A>]</TD> -<TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT">[<A HREF="readline.html#SEC1"> Up </A>]</TD> -<TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT">[<A HREF="readline.html#SEC9"> >> </A>]</TD> -<TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT"> <TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT"> <TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT"> <TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT"> <TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT">[<A HREF="readline.html#SEC_Top">Top</A>]</TD> -<TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT">[<A HREF="readline.html#SEC_Contents">Contents</A>]</TD> -<TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT">[<A HREF="readline.html#SEC52">Index</A>]</TD> -<TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT">[<A HREF="readline.html#SEC_About"> ? </A>]</TD> -</TR></TABLE> -<H2> 1.2 Readline Interaction </H2> -<!--docid::SEC3::--> -<P> - -Often during an interactive session you type in a long line of text, +</p> +<hr> +</div> +<div class="section" id="Readline-Interaction"> +<div class="header"> +<p> +Next: <a href="#Readline-Init-File" accesskey="n" rel="next">Readline Init File</a>, Previous: <a href="#Introduction-and-Notation" accesskey="p" rel="prev">Introduction to Line Editing</a>, Up: <a href="#Command-Line-Editing" accesskey="u" rel="up">Command Line Editing</a> [<a href="#SEC_Contents" title="Table of contents" rel="contents">Contents</a>][<a href="#Concept-Index" title="Index" rel="index">Index</a>]</p> +</div> +<span id="Readline-Interaction-1"></span><h3 class="section">1.2 Readline Interaction</h3> +<span id="index-interaction_002c-readline"></span> + +<p>Often during an interactive session you type in a long line of text, only to notice that the first word on the line is misspelled. The Readline library gives you a set of commands for manipulating the text as you type it in, allowing you to just fix your typo, and not forcing you to retype the majority of the line. Using these editing commands, you move the cursor to the place that needs correction, and delete or insert the text of the corrections. Then, when you are satisfied with -the line, you simply press <KBD>RET</KBD>. You do not have to be at the -end of the line to press <KBD>RET</KBD>; the entire line is accepted +the line, you simply press <tt class="key">RET</tt>. You do not have to be at the +end of the line to press <tt class="key">RET</tt>; the entire line is accepted regardless of the location of the cursor within the line. -</P><P> - -<BLOCKQUOTE><TABLE BORDER=0 CELLSPACING=0> -<TR><TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="TOP"><A HREF="readline.html#SEC4">1.2.1 Readline Bare Essentials</A></TD><TD> </TD><TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="TOP">The least you need to know about Readline.</TD></TR> -<TR><TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="TOP"><A HREF="readline.html#SEC5">1.2.2 Readline Movement Commands</A></TD><TD> </TD><TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="TOP">Moving about the input line.</TD></TR> -<TR><TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="TOP"><A HREF="readline.html#SEC6">1.2.3 Readline Killing Commands</A></TD><TD> </TD><TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="TOP">How to delete text, and how to get it back!</TD></TR> -<TR><TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="TOP"><A HREF="readline.html#SEC7">1.2.4 Readline Arguments</A></TD><TD> </TD><TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="TOP">Giving numeric arguments to commands.</TD></TR> -<TR><TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="TOP"><A HREF="readline.html#SEC8">1.2.5 Searching for Commands in the History</A></TD><TD> </TD><TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="TOP">Searching through previous lines.</TD></TR> -</TABLE></BLOCKQUOTE> -<P> - -<A NAME="Readline Bare Essentials"></A> -<HR SIZE="6"> -<A NAME="SEC4"></A> -<TABLE CELLPADDING=1 CELLSPACING=1 BORDER=0> -<TR><TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT">[<A HREF="readline.html#SEC3"> < </A>]</TD> -<TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT">[<A HREF="readline.html#SEC5"> > </A>]</TD> -<TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT"> <TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT">[<A HREF="readline.html#SEC9"> << </A>]</TD> -<TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT">[<A HREF="readline.html#SEC3"> Up </A>]</TD> -<TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT">[<A HREF="readline.html#SEC9"> >> </A>]</TD> -<TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT"> <TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT"> <TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT"> <TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT"> <TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT">[<A HREF="readline.html#SEC_Top">Top</A>]</TD> -<TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT">[<A HREF="readline.html#SEC_Contents">Contents</A>]</TD> -<TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT">[<A HREF="readline.html#SEC52">Index</A>]</TD> -<TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT">[<A HREF="readline.html#SEC_About"> ? </A>]</TD> -</TR></TABLE> -<H3> 1.2.1 Readline Bare Essentials </H3> -<!--docid::SEC4::--> -<P> - -In order to enter characters into the line, simply type them. The typed +</p> + +<ul class="section-toc"> +<li><a href="#Readline-Bare-Essentials" accesskey="1">Readline Bare Essentials</a></li> +<li><a href="#Readline-Movement-Commands" accesskey="2">Readline Movement Commands</a></li> +<li><a href="#Readline-Killing-Commands" accesskey="3">Readline Killing Commands</a></li> +<li><a href="#Readline-Arguments" accesskey="4">Readline Arguments</a></li> +<li><a href="#Searching" accesskey="5">Searching for Commands in the History</a></li> +</ul> +<hr> +<div class="subsection" id="Readline-Bare-Essentials"> +<div class="header"> +<p> +Next: <a href="#Readline-Movement-Commands" accesskey="n" rel="next">Readline Movement Commands</a>, Up: <a href="#Readline-Interaction" accesskey="u" rel="up">Readline Interaction</a> [<a href="#SEC_Contents" title="Table of contents" rel="contents">Contents</a>][<a href="#Concept-Index" title="Index" rel="index">Index</a>]</p> +</div> +<span id="Readline-Bare-Essentials-1"></span><h4 class="subsection">1.2.1 Readline Bare Essentials</h4> +<span id="index-notation_002c-readline"></span> +<span id="index-command-editing"></span> +<span id="index-editing-command-lines"></span> + +<p>In order to enter characters into the line, simply type them. The typed character appears where the cursor was, and then the cursor moves one space to the right. If you mistype a character, you can use your erase character to back up and delete the mistyped character. -</P><P> - -Sometimes you may mistype a character, and +</p> +<p>Sometimes you may mistype a character, and not notice the error until you have typed several other characters. In -that case, you can type <KBD>C-b</KBD> to move the cursor to the left, and then +that case, you can type <kbd>C-b</kbd> to move the cursor to the left, and then correct your mistake. Afterwards, you can move the cursor to the right -with <KBD>C-f</KBD>. -</P><P> - -When you add text in the middle of a line, you will notice that characters -to the right of the cursor are `pushed over' to make room for the text +with <kbd>C-f</kbd>. +</p> +<p>When you add text in the middle of a line, you will notice that characters +to the right of the cursor are ‘pushed over’ to make room for the text that you have inserted. Likewise, when you delete text behind the cursor, -characters to the right of the cursor are `pulled back' to fill in the +characters to the right of the cursor are ‘pulled back’ to fill in the blank space created by the removal of the text. A list of the bare essentials for editing the text of an input line follows. -</P><P> - -<DL COMPACT> -<DT><KBD>C-b</KBD> -<DD>Move back one character. -<DT><KBD>C-f</KBD> -<DD>Move forward one character. -<DT><KBD>DEL</KBD> or <KBD>Backspace</KBD> -<DD>Delete the character to the left of the cursor. -<DT><KBD>C-d</KBD> -<DD>Delete the character underneath the cursor. -<DT>Printing characters -<DD>Insert the character into the line at the cursor. -<DT><KBD>C-_</KBD> or <KBD>C-x C-u</KBD> -<DD>Undo the last editing command. You can undo all the way back to an +</p> +<dl compact="compact"> +<dt><span><kbd>C-b</kbd></span></dt> +<dd><p>Move back one character. +</p></dd> +<dt><span><kbd>C-f</kbd></span></dt> +<dd><p>Move forward one character. +</p></dd> +<dt><span><tt class="key">DEL</tt> or <tt class="key">Backspace</tt></span></dt> +<dd><p>Delete the character to the left of the cursor. +</p></dd> +<dt><span><kbd>C-d</kbd></span></dt> +<dd><p>Delete the character underneath the cursor. +</p></dd> +<dt><span>Printing characters<!-- /@w --></span></dt> +<dd><p>Insert the character into the line at the cursor. +</p></dd> +<dt><span><kbd>C-_</kbd> or <kbd>C-x C-u</kbd></span></dt> +<dd><p>Undo the last editing command. You can undo all the way back to an empty line. -</DL> -<P> +</p></dd> +</dl> -(Depending on your configuration, the <KBD>Backspace</KBD> key be set to -delete the character to the left of the cursor and the <KBD>DEL</KBD> key set -to delete the character underneath the cursor, like <KBD>C-d</KBD>, rather +<p>(Depending on your configuration, the <tt class="key">Backspace</tt> key be set to +delete the character to the left of the cursor and the <tt class="key">DEL</tt> key set +to delete the character underneath the cursor, like <kbd>C-d</kbd>, rather than the character to the left of the cursor.) -</P><P> - -<A NAME="Readline Movement Commands"></A> -<HR SIZE="6"> -<A NAME="SEC5"></A> -<TABLE CELLPADDING=1 CELLSPACING=1 BORDER=0> -<TR><TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT">[<A HREF="readline.html#SEC4"> < </A>]</TD> -<TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT">[<A HREF="readline.html#SEC6"> > </A>]</TD> -<TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT"> <TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT">[<A HREF="readline.html#SEC6"> << </A>]</TD> -<TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT">[<A HREF="readline.html#SEC3"> Up </A>]</TD> -<TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT">[<A HREF="readline.html#SEC9"> >> </A>]</TD> -<TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT"> <TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT"> <TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT"> <TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT"> <TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT">[<A HREF="readline.html#SEC_Top">Top</A>]</TD> -<TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT">[<A HREF="readline.html#SEC_Contents">Contents</A>]</TD> -<TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT">[<A HREF="readline.html#SEC52">Index</A>]</TD> -<TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT">[<A HREF="readline.html#SEC_About"> ? </A>]</TD> -</TR></TABLE> -<H3> 1.2.2 Readline Movement Commands </H3> -<!--docid::SEC5::--> -<P> - -The above table describes the most basic keystrokes that you need +</p> +<hr> +</div> +<div class="subsection" id="Readline-Movement-Commands"> +<div class="header"> +<p> +Next: <a href="#Readline-Killing-Commands" accesskey="n" rel="next">Readline Killing Commands</a>, Previous: <a href="#Readline-Bare-Essentials" accesskey="p" rel="prev">Readline Bare Essentials</a>, Up: <a href="#Readline-Interaction" accesskey="u" rel="up">Readline Interaction</a> [<a href="#SEC_Contents" title="Table of contents" rel="contents">Contents</a>][<a href="#Concept-Index" title="Index" rel="index">Index</a>]</p> +</div> +<span id="Readline-Movement-Commands-1"></span><h4 class="subsection">1.2.2 Readline Movement Commands</h4> + + +<p>The above table describes the most basic keystrokes that you need in order to do editing of the input line. For your convenience, many -other commands have been added in addition to <KBD>C-b</KBD>, <KBD>C-f</KBD>, -<KBD>C-d</KBD>, and <KBD>DEL</KBD>. Here are some commands for moving more rapidly +other commands have been added in addition to <kbd>C-b</kbd>, <kbd>C-f</kbd>, +<kbd>C-d</kbd>, and <tt class="key">DEL</tt>. Here are some commands for moving more rapidly about the line. -</P><P> - -<DL COMPACT> -<DT><KBD>C-a</KBD> -<DD>Move to the start of the line. -<DT><KBD>C-e</KBD> -<DD>Move to the end of the line. -<DT><KBD>M-f</KBD> -<DD>Move forward a word, where a word is composed of letters and digits. -<DT><KBD>M-b</KBD> -<DD>Move backward a word. -<DT><KBD>C-l</KBD> -<DD>Clear the screen, reprinting the current line at the top. -</DL> -<P> - -Notice how <KBD>C-f</KBD> moves forward a character, while <KBD>M-f</KBD> moves +</p> +<dl compact="compact"> +<dt><span><kbd>C-a</kbd></span></dt> +<dd><p>Move to the start of the line. +</p></dd> +<dt><span><kbd>C-e</kbd></span></dt> +<dd><p>Move to the end of the line. +</p></dd> +<dt><span><kbd>M-f</kbd></span></dt> +<dd><p>Move forward a word, where a word is composed of letters and digits. +</p></dd> +<dt><span><kbd>M-b</kbd></span></dt> +<dd><p>Move backward a word. +</p></dd> +<dt><span><kbd>C-l</kbd></span></dt> +<dd><p>Clear the screen, reprinting the current line at the top. +</p></dd> +</dl> + +<p>Notice how <kbd>C-f</kbd> moves forward a character, while <kbd>M-f</kbd> moves forward a word. It is a loose convention that control keystrokes operate on characters while meta keystrokes operate on words. -</P><P> - -<A NAME="Readline Killing Commands"></A> -<HR SIZE="6"> -<A NAME="SEC6"></A> -<TABLE CELLPADDING=1 CELLSPACING=1 BORDER=0> -<TR><TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT">[<A HREF="readline.html#SEC5"> < </A>]</TD> -<TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT">[<A HREF="readline.html#SEC7"> > </A>]</TD> -<TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT"> <TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT">[<A HREF="readline.html#SEC7"> << </A>]</TD> -<TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT">[<A HREF="readline.html#SEC3"> Up </A>]</TD> -<TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT">[<A HREF="readline.html#SEC9"> >> </A>]</TD> -<TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT"> <TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT"> <TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT"> <TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT"> <TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT">[<A HREF="readline.html#SEC_Top">Top</A>]</TD> -<TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT">[<A HREF="readline.html#SEC_Contents">Contents</A>]</TD> -<TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT">[<A HREF="readline.html#SEC52">Index</A>]</TD> -<TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT">[<A HREF="readline.html#SEC_About"> ? </A>]</TD> -</TR></TABLE> -<H3> 1.2.3 Readline Killing Commands </H3> -<!--docid::SEC6::--> -<P> - -<A NAME="IDX1"></A> -<A NAME="IDX2"></A> -</P><P> - -<EM>Killing</EM> text means to delete the text from the line, but to save -it away for later use, usually by <EM>yanking</EM> (re-inserting) +</p> +<hr> +</div> +<div class="subsection" id="Readline-Killing-Commands"> +<div class="header"> +<p> +Next: <a href="#Readline-Arguments" accesskey="n" rel="next">Readline Arguments</a>, Previous: <a href="#Readline-Movement-Commands" accesskey="p" rel="prev">Readline Movement Commands</a>, Up: <a href="#Readline-Interaction" accesskey="u" rel="up">Readline Interaction</a> [<a href="#SEC_Contents" title="Table of contents" rel="contents">Contents</a>][<a href="#Concept-Index" title="Index" rel="index">Index</a>]</p> +</div> +<span id="Readline-Killing-Commands-1"></span><h4 class="subsection">1.2.3 Readline Killing Commands</h4> + +<span id="index-killing-text"></span> +<span id="index-yanking-text"></span> + +<p><em>Killing</em> text means to delete the text from the line, but to save +it away for later use, usually by <em>yanking</em> (re-inserting) it back into the line. -(`Cut' and `paste' are more recent jargon for `kill' and `yank'.) -</P><P> - -If the description for a command says that it `kills' text, then you can +(‘Cut’ and ‘paste’ are more recent jargon for ‘kill’ and ‘yank’.) +</p> +<p>If the description for a command says that it ‘kills’ text, then you can be sure that you can get the text back in a different (or the same) place later. -</P><P> - -When you use a kill command, the text is saved in a <EM>kill-ring</EM>. +</p> +<p>When you use a kill command, the text is saved in a <em>kill-ring</em>. Any number of consecutive kills save all of the killed text together, so that when you yank it back, you get it all. The kill ring is not line specific; the text that you killed on a previously typed line is available to be yanked back later, when you are typing another line. -<A NAME="IDX3"></A> -</P><P> - -Here is the list of commands for killing text. -</P><P> - -<DL COMPACT> -<DT><KBD>C-k</KBD> -<DD>Kill the text from the current cursor position to the end of the line. -<P> - -<DT><KBD>M-d</KBD> -<DD>Kill from the cursor to the end of the current word, or, if between +<span id="index-kill-ring"></span> +</p> +<p>Here is the list of commands for killing text. +</p> +<dl compact="compact"> +<dt><span><kbd>C-k</kbd></span></dt> +<dd><p>Kill the text from the current cursor position to the end of the line. +</p> +</dd> +<dt><span><kbd>M-d</kbd></span></dt> +<dd><p>Kill from the cursor to the end of the current word, or, if between words, to the end of the next word. -Word boundaries are the same as those used by <KBD>M-f</KBD>. -<P> - -<DT><KBD>M-<KBD>DEL</KBD></KBD> -<DD>Kill from the cursor the start of the current word, or, if between +Word boundaries are the same as those used by <kbd>M-f</kbd>. +</p> +</dd> +<dt><span><kbd>M-<span class="key">DEL</span></kbd></span></dt> +<dd><p>Kill from the cursor the start of the current word, or, if between words, to the start of the previous word. -Word boundaries are the same as those used by <KBD>M-b</KBD>. -<P> - -<DT><KBD>C-w</KBD> -<DD>Kill from the cursor to the previous whitespace. This is different than -<KBD>M-<KBD>DEL</KBD></KBD> because the word boundaries differ. -<P> - -</DL> -<P> - -Here is how to <EM>yank</EM> the text back into the line. Yanking +Word boundaries are the same as those used by <kbd>M-b</kbd>. +</p> +</dd> +<dt><span><kbd>C-w</kbd></span></dt> +<dd><p>Kill from the cursor to the previous whitespace. This is different than +<kbd>M-<span class="key">DEL</span></kbd> because the word boundaries differ. +</p> +</dd> +</dl> + +<p>Here is how to <em>yank</em> the text back into the line. Yanking means to copy the most-recently-killed text from the kill buffer. -</P><P> - -<DL COMPACT> -<DT><KBD>C-y</KBD> -<DD>Yank the most recently killed text back into the buffer at the cursor. -<P> - -<DT><KBD>M-y</KBD> -<DD>Rotate the kill-ring, and yank the new top. You can only do this if -the prior command is <KBD>C-y</KBD> or <KBD>M-y</KBD>. -</DL> -<P> - -<A NAME="Readline Arguments"></A> -<HR SIZE="6"> -<A NAME="SEC7"></A> -<TABLE CELLPADDING=1 CELLSPACING=1 BORDER=0> -<TR><TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT">[<A HREF="readline.html#SEC6"> < </A>]</TD> -<TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT">[<A HREF="readline.html#SEC8"> > </A>]</TD> -<TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT"> <TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT">[<A HREF="readline.html#SEC8"> << </A>]</TD> -<TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT">[<A HREF="readline.html#SEC3"> Up </A>]</TD> -<TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT">[<A HREF="readline.html#SEC9"> >> </A>]</TD> -<TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT"> <TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT"> <TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT"> <TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT"> <TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT">[<A HREF="readline.html#SEC_Top">Top</A>]</TD> -<TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT">[<A HREF="readline.html#SEC_Contents">Contents</A>]</TD> -<TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT">[<A HREF="readline.html#SEC52">Index</A>]</TD> -<TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT">[<A HREF="readline.html#SEC_About"> ? </A>]</TD> -</TR></TABLE> -<H3> 1.2.4 Readline Arguments </H3> -<!--docid::SEC7::--> -<P> - -You can pass numeric arguments to Readline commands. Sometimes the -argument acts as a repeat count, other times it is the <I>sign</I> of the +</p> +<dl compact="compact"> +<dt><span><kbd>C-y</kbd></span></dt> +<dd><p>Yank the most recently killed text back into the buffer at the cursor. +</p> +</dd> +<dt><span><kbd>M-y</kbd></span></dt> +<dd><p>Rotate the kill-ring, and yank the new top. You can only do this if +the prior command is <kbd>C-y</kbd> or <kbd>M-y</kbd>. +</p></dd> +</dl> + +<hr> +</div> +<div class="subsection" id="Readline-Arguments"> +<div class="header"> +<p> +Next: <a href="#Searching" accesskey="n" rel="next">Searching for Commands in the History</a>, Previous: <a href="#Readline-Killing-Commands" accesskey="p" rel="prev">Readline Killing Commands</a>, Up: <a href="#Readline-Interaction" accesskey="u" rel="up">Readline Interaction</a> [<a href="#SEC_Contents" title="Table of contents" rel="contents">Contents</a>][<a href="#Concept-Index" title="Index" rel="index">Index</a>]</p> +</div> +<span id="Readline-Arguments-1"></span><h4 class="subsection">1.2.4 Readline Arguments</h4> + +<p>You can pass numeric arguments to Readline commands. Sometimes the +argument acts as a repeat count, other times it is the <i>sign</i> of the argument that is significant. If you pass a negative argument to a command which normally acts in a forward direction, that command will act in a backward direction. For example, to kill text back to the -start of the line, you might type <SAMP>`M-- C-k'</SAMP>. -</P><P> - -The general way to pass numeric arguments to a command is to type meta -digits before the command. If the first `digit' typed is a minus -sign (<SAMP>`-'</SAMP>), then the sign of the argument will be negative. Once +start of the line, you might type ‘<samp>M-- C-k</samp>’. +</p> +<p>The general way to pass numeric arguments to a command is to type meta +digits before the command. If the first ‘digit’ typed is a minus +sign (‘<samp>-</samp>’), then the sign of the argument will be negative. Once you have typed one meta digit to get the argument started, you can type the remainder of the digits, and then the command. For example, to give -the <KBD>C-d</KBD> command an argument of 10, you could type <SAMP>`M-1 0 C-d'</SAMP>, +the <kbd>C-d</kbd> command an argument of 10, you could type ‘<samp>M-1 0 C-d</samp>’, which will delete the next ten characters on the input line. -</P><P> - -<A NAME="Searching"></A> -<HR SIZE="6"> -<A NAME="SEC8"></A> -<TABLE CELLPADDING=1 CELLSPACING=1 BORDER=0> -<TR><TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT">[<A HREF="readline.html#SEC7"> < </A>]</TD> -<TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT">[<A HREF="readline.html#SEC9"> > </A>]</TD> -<TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT"> <TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT">[<A HREF="readline.html#SEC9"> << </A>]</TD> -<TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT">[<A HREF="readline.html#SEC3"> Up </A>]</TD> -<TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT">[<A HREF="readline.html#SEC9"> >> </A>]</TD> -<TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT"> <TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT"> <TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT"> <TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT"> <TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT">[<A HREF="readline.html#SEC_Top">Top</A>]</TD> -<TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT">[<A HREF="readline.html#SEC_Contents">Contents</A>]</TD> -<TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT">[<A HREF="readline.html#SEC52">Index</A>]</TD> -<TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT">[<A HREF="readline.html#SEC_About"> ? </A>]</TD> -</TR></TABLE> -<H3> 1.2.5 Searching for Commands in the History </H3> -<!--docid::SEC8::--> -<P> - -Readline provides commands for searching through the command history +</p> +<hr> +</div> +<div class="subsection" id="Searching"> +<div class="header"> +<p> +Previous: <a href="#Readline-Arguments" accesskey="p" rel="prev">Readline Arguments</a>, Up: <a href="#Readline-Interaction" accesskey="u" rel="up">Readline Interaction</a> [<a href="#SEC_Contents" title="Table of contents" rel="contents">Contents</a>][<a href="#Concept-Index" title="Index" rel="index">Index</a>]</p> +</div> +<span id="Searching-for-Commands-in-the-History"></span><h4 class="subsection">1.2.5 Searching for Commands in the History</h4> + +<p>Readline provides commands for searching through the command history for lines containing a specified string. -There are two search modes: <EM>incremental</EM> and <EM>non-incremental</EM>. -</P><P> - -Incremental searches begin before the user has finished typing the +There are two search modes: <em>incremental</em> and <em>non-incremental</em>. +</p> +<p>Incremental searches begin before the user has finished typing the search string. As each character of the search string is typed, Readline displays the next entry from the history matching the string typed so far. An incremental search requires only as many characters as needed to find the desired history entry. To search backward in the history for a particular string, type -<KBD>C-r</KBD>. Typing <KBD>C-s</KBD> searches forward through the history. -The characters present in the value of the <CODE>isearch-terminators</CODE> variable +<kbd>C-r</kbd>. Typing <kbd>C-s</kbd> searches forward through the history. +The characters present in the value of the <code>isearch-terminators</code> variable are used to terminate an incremental search. -If that variable has not been assigned a value, the <KBD>ESC</KBD> and -<KBD>C-J</KBD> characters will terminate an incremental search. -<KBD>C-g</KBD> will abort an incremental search and restore the original line. +If that variable has not been assigned a value, the <tt class="key">ESC</tt> and +<kbd>C-J</kbd> characters will terminate an incremental search. +<kbd>C-g</kbd> will abort an incremental search and restore the original line. When the search is terminated, the history entry containing the search string becomes the current line. -</P><P> - -To find other matching entries in the history list, type <KBD>C-r</KBD> or -<KBD>C-s</KBD> as appropriate. +</p> +<p>To find other matching entries in the history list, type <kbd>C-r</kbd> or +<kbd>C-s</kbd> as appropriate. This will search backward or forward in the history for the next entry matching the search string typed so far. Any other key sequence bound to a Readline command will terminate the search and execute that command. -For instance, a <KBD>RET</KBD> will terminate the search and accept +For instance, a <tt class="key">RET</tt> will terminate the search and accept the line, thereby executing the command from the history list. A movement command will terminate the search, make the last line found the current line, and begin editing. -</P><P> - -Readline remembers the last incremental search string. If two -<KBD>C-r</KBD>s are typed without any intervening characters defining a new +</p> +<p>Readline remembers the last incremental search string. If two +<kbd>C-r</kbd>s are typed without any intervening characters defining a new search string, any remembered search string is used. -</P><P> - -Non-incremental searches read the entire search string before starting +</p> +<p>Non-incremental searches read the entire search string before starting to search for matching history lines. The search string may be typed by the user or be part of the contents of the current line. -</P><P> - -<A NAME="Readline Init File"></A> -<HR SIZE="6"> -<A NAME="SEC9"></A> -<TABLE CELLPADDING=1 CELLSPACING=1 BORDER=0> -<TR><TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT">[<A HREF="readline.html#SEC8"> < </A>]</TD> -<TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT">[<A HREF="readline.html#SEC10"> > </A>]</TD> -<TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT"> <TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT">[<A HREF="readline.html#SEC13"> << </A>]</TD> -<TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT">[<A HREF="readline.html#SEC1"> Up </A>]</TD> -<TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT">[<A HREF="readline.html#SEC13"> >> </A>]</TD> -<TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT"> <TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT"> <TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT"> <TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT"> <TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT">[<A HREF="readline.html#SEC_Top">Top</A>]</TD> -<TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT">[<A HREF="readline.html#SEC_Contents">Contents</A>]</TD> -<TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT">[<A HREF="readline.html#SEC52">Index</A>]</TD> -<TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT">[<A HREF="readline.html#SEC_About"> ? </A>]</TD> -</TR></TABLE> -<H2> 1.3 Readline Init File </H2> -<!--docid::SEC9::--> -<P> - -Although the Readline library comes with a set of Emacs-like +</p> +<hr> +</div> +</div> +<div class="section" id="Readline-Init-File"> +<div class="header"> +<p> +Next: <a href="#Bindable-Readline-Commands" accesskey="n" rel="next">Bindable Readline Commands</a>, Previous: <a href="#Readline-Interaction" accesskey="p" rel="prev">Readline Interaction</a>, Up: <a href="#Command-Line-Editing" accesskey="u" rel="up">Command Line Editing</a> [<a href="#SEC_Contents" title="Table of contents" rel="contents">Contents</a>][<a href="#Concept-Index" title="Index" rel="index">Index</a>]</p> +</div> +<span id="Readline-Init-File-1"></span><h3 class="section">1.3 Readline Init File</h3> +<span id="index-initialization-file_002c-readline"></span> + +<p>Although the Readline library comes with a set of Emacs-like keybindings installed by default, it is possible to use a different set of keybindings. Any user can customize programs that use Readline by putting -commands in an <EM>inputrc</EM> file, conventionally in his home directory. +commands in an <em>inputrc</em> file, +conventionally in their home directory. The name of this -file is taken from the value of the environment variable <CODE>INPUTRC</CODE>. If -that variable is unset, the default is <TT>`~/.inputrc'</TT>. If that +file is taken from the value of the environment variable <code>INPUTRC</code>. If +that variable is unset, the default is <samp>~/.inputrc</samp>. If that file does not exist or cannot be read, the ultimate default is -<TT>`/etc/inputrc'</TT>. -</P><P> - -When a program which uses the Readline library starts up, the +<samp>/etc/inputrc</samp>. +</p> +<p>When a program which uses the Readline library starts up, the init file is read, and the key bindings are set. -</P><P> - -In addition, the <CODE>C-x C-r</CODE> command re-reads this init file, thus +</p> +<p>In addition, the <code>C-x C-r</code> command re-reads this init file, thus incorporating any changes that you might have made to it. -</P><P> - -<BLOCKQUOTE><TABLE BORDER=0 CELLSPACING=0> -<TR><TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="TOP"><A HREF="readline.html#SEC10">1.3.1 Readline Init File Syntax</A></TD><TD> </TD><TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="TOP">Syntax for the commands in the inputrc file.</TD></TR> -</TABLE> - -<br> -<TABLE BORDER=0 CELLSPACING=0> -<TR><TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="TOP"><A HREF="readline.html#SEC11">1.3.2 Conditional Init Constructs</A></TD><TD> </TD><TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="TOP">Conditional key bindings in the inputrc file.</TD></TR> -</TABLE> - -<br> -<TABLE BORDER=0 CELLSPACING=0> -<TR><TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="TOP"><A HREF="readline.html#SEC12">1.3.3 Sample Init File</A></TD><TD> </TD><TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="TOP">An example inputrc file.</TD></TR> -</TABLE></BLOCKQUOTE> -<P> - -<A NAME="Readline Init File Syntax"></A> -<HR SIZE="6"> -<A NAME="SEC10"></A> -<TABLE CELLPADDING=1 CELLSPACING=1 BORDER=0> -<TR><TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT">[<A HREF="readline.html#SEC9"> < </A>]</TD> -<TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT">[<A HREF="readline.html#SEC11"> > </A>]</TD> -<TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT"> <TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT">[<A HREF="readline.html#SEC13"> << </A>]</TD> -<TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT">[<A HREF="readline.html#SEC9"> Up </A>]</TD> -<TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT">[<A HREF="readline.html#SEC13"> >> </A>]</TD> -<TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT"> <TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT"> <TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT"> <TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT"> <TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT">[<A HREF="readline.html#SEC_Top">Top</A>]</TD> -<TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT">[<A HREF="readline.html#SEC_Contents">Contents</A>]</TD> -<TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT">[<A HREF="readline.html#SEC52">Index</A>]</TD> -<TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT">[<A HREF="readline.html#SEC_About"> ? </A>]</TD> -</TR></TABLE> -<H3> 1.3.1 Readline Init File Syntax </H3> -<!--docid::SEC10::--> -<P> - -There are only a few basic constructs allowed in the +</p> + +<ul class="section-toc"> +<li><a href="#Readline-Init-File-Syntax" accesskey="1">Readline Init File Syntax</a></li> +<li><a href="#Conditional-Init-Constructs" accesskey="2">Conditional Init Constructs</a></li> +<li><a href="#Sample-Init-File" accesskey="3">Sample Init File</a></li> +</ul> +<hr> +<div class="subsection" id="Readline-Init-File-Syntax"> +<div class="header"> +<p> +Next: <a href="#Conditional-Init-Constructs" accesskey="n" rel="next">Conditional Init Constructs</a>, Up: <a href="#Readline-Init-File" accesskey="u" rel="up">Readline Init File</a> [<a href="#SEC_Contents" title="Table of contents" rel="contents">Contents</a>][<a href="#Concept-Index" title="Index" rel="index">Index</a>]</p> +</div> +<span id="Readline-Init-File-Syntax-1"></span><h4 class="subsection">1.3.1 Readline Init File Syntax</h4> + +<p>There are only a few basic constructs allowed in the Readline init file. Blank lines are ignored. -Lines beginning with a <SAMP>`#'</SAMP> are comments. -Lines beginning with a <SAMP>`$'</SAMP> indicate conditional -constructs (see section <A HREF="readline.html#SEC11">1.3.2 Conditional Init Constructs</A>). Other lines +Lines beginning with a ‘<samp>#</samp>’ are comments. +Lines beginning with a ‘<samp>$</samp>’ indicate conditional +constructs (see <a href="#Conditional-Init-Constructs">Conditional Init Constructs</a>). Other lines denote variable settings and key bindings. -</P><P> - -<DL COMPACT> -<DT>Variable Settings -<DD>You can modify the run-time behavior of Readline by +</p> +<dl compact="compact"> +<dt><span>Variable Settings</span></dt> +<dd><p>You can modify the run-time behavior of Readline by altering the values of variables in Readline -using the <CODE>set</CODE> command within the init file. +using the <code>set</code> command within the init file. The syntax is simple: -<P> - -<TABLE><tr><td> </td><td class=example><pre>set <VAR>variable</VAR> <VAR>value</VAR> -</pre></td></tr></table></P><P> +</p> +<div class="example"> +<pre class="example">set <var>variable</var> <var>value</var> +</pre></div> -Here, for example, is how to +<p>Here, for example, is how to change from the default Emacs-like key binding to use -<CODE>vi</CODE> line editing commands: -</P><P> +<code>vi</code> line editing commands: +</p> +<div class="example"> +<pre class="example">set editing-mode vi +</pre></div> -<TABLE><tr><td> </td><td class=example><pre>set editing-mode vi -</pre></td></tr></table></P><P> - -Variable names and values, where appropriate, are recognized without regard +<p>Variable names and values, where appropriate, are recognized without regard to case. Unrecognized variable names are ignored. -</P><P> - -Boolean variables (those that can be set to on or off) are set to on if -the value is null or empty, <VAR>on</VAR> (case-insensitive), or 1. Any other +</p> +<p>Boolean variables (those that can be set to on or off) are set to on if +the value is null or empty, <var>on</var> (case-insensitive), or 1. Any other value results in the variable being set to off. -</P><P> +</p> -A great deal of run-time behavior is changeable with the following +<p>A great deal of run-time behavior is changeable with the following variables. -</P><P> - -<A NAME="IDX4"></A> -<DL COMPACT> - -<DT><CODE>bell-style</CODE> -<DD><A NAME="IDX5"></A> -Controls what happens when Readline wants to ring the terminal bell. -If set to <SAMP>`none'</SAMP>, Readline never rings the bell. If set to -<SAMP>`visible'</SAMP>, Readline uses a visible bell if one is available. -If set to <SAMP>`audible'</SAMP> (the default), Readline attempts to ring -the terminal's bell. -<P> - -<DT><CODE>bind-tty-special-chars</CODE> -<DD><A NAME="IDX6"></A> -If set to <SAMP>`on'</SAMP> (the default), Readline attempts to bind the control -characters treated specially by the kernel's terminal driver to their +</p> +<span id="index-variables_002c-readline"></span> +<dl compact="compact"> +<dt id='index-active_002dregion_002dstart_002dcolor'><span><code>active-region-start-color</code><a href='#index-active_002dregion_002dstart_002dcolor' class='copiable-anchor'> ¶</a></span></dt> +<dd><p>A string variable that controls the text color and background when displaying +the text in the active region (see the description of +<code>enable-active-region</code> below). +This string must not take up any physical character positions on the display, +so it should consist only of terminal escape sequences. +It is output to the terminal before displaying the text in the active region. +This variable is reset to the default value whenever the terminal type changes. +The default value is the string that puts the terminal in standout mode, +as obtained from the terminal’s terminfo description. +A sample value might be ‘<samp>\e[01;33m</samp>’. +</p> +</dd> +<dt id='index-active_002dregion_002dend_002dcolor'><span><code>active-region-end-color</code><a href='#index-active_002dregion_002dend_002dcolor' class='copiable-anchor'> ¶</a></span></dt> +<dd><p>A string variable that "undoes" the effects of <code>active-region-start-color</code> +and restores "normal" terminal display appearance after displaying text +in the active region. +This string must not take up any physical character positions on the display, +so it should consist only of terminal escape sequences. +It is output to the terminal after displaying the text in the active region. +This variable is reset to the default value whenever the terminal type changes. +The default value is the string that restores the terminal from standout mode, +as obtained from the terminal’s terminfo description. +A sample value might be ‘<samp>\e[0m</samp>’. +</p> +</dd> +<dt id='index-bell_002dstyle'><span><code>bell-style</code><a href='#index-bell_002dstyle' class='copiable-anchor'> ¶</a></span></dt> +<dd><p>Controls what happens when Readline wants to ring the terminal bell. +If set to ‘<samp>none</samp>’, Readline never rings the bell. If set to +‘<samp>visible</samp>’, Readline uses a visible bell if one is available. +If set to ‘<samp>audible</samp>’ (the default), Readline attempts to ring +the terminal’s bell. +</p> +</dd> +<dt id='index-bind_002dtty_002dspecial_002dchars'><span><code>bind-tty-special-chars</code><a href='#index-bind_002dtty_002dspecial_002dchars' class='copiable-anchor'> ¶</a></span></dt> +<dd><p>If set to ‘<samp>on</samp>’ (the default), Readline attempts to bind the control +characters treated specially by the kernel’s terminal driver to their Readline equivalents. -<P> - -<DT><CODE>blink-matching-paren</CODE> -<DD><A NAME="IDX7"></A> -If set to <SAMP>`on'</SAMP>, Readline attempts to briefly move the cursor to an +</p> +</dd> +<dt id='index-blink_002dmatching_002dparen'><span><code>blink-matching-paren</code><a href='#index-blink_002dmatching_002dparen' class='copiable-anchor'> ¶</a></span></dt> +<dd><p>If set to ‘<samp>on</samp>’, Readline attempts to briefly move the cursor to an opening parenthesis when a closing parenthesis is inserted. The default -is <SAMP>`off'</SAMP>. -<P> - -<DT><CODE>colored-completion-prefix</CODE> -<DD><A NAME="IDX8"></A> -If set to <SAMP>`on'</SAMP>, when listing completions, Readline displays the +is ‘<samp>off</samp>’. +</p> +</dd> +<dt id='index-colored_002dcompletion_002dprefix'><span><code>colored-completion-prefix</code><a href='#index-colored_002dcompletion_002dprefix' class='copiable-anchor'> ¶</a></span></dt> +<dd><p>If set to ‘<samp>on</samp>’, when listing completions, Readline displays the common prefix of the set of possible completions using a different color. -The color definitions are taken from the value of the <CODE>LS_COLORS</CODE> +The color definitions are taken from the value of the <code>LS_COLORS</code> environment variable. -The default is <SAMP>`off'</SAMP>. -<P> - -<DT><CODE>colored-stats</CODE> -<DD><A NAME="IDX9"></A> -If set to <SAMP>`on'</SAMP>, Readline displays possible completions using different +If there is a color definition in <code>LS_COLORS</code> for the custom suffix +‘<samp>readline-colored-completion-prefix</samp>’, Readline uses this color for +the common prefix instead of its default. +The default is ‘<samp>off</samp>’. +</p> +</dd> +<dt id='index-colored_002dstats'><span><code>colored-stats</code><a href='#index-colored_002dstats' class='copiable-anchor'> ¶</a></span></dt> +<dd><p>If set to ‘<samp>on</samp>’, Readline displays possible completions using different colors to indicate their file type. -The color definitions are taken from the value of the <CODE>LS_COLORS</CODE> +The color definitions are taken from the value of the <code>LS_COLORS</code> environment variable. -The default is <SAMP>`off'</SAMP>. -<P> - -<DT><CODE>comment-begin</CODE> -<DD><A NAME="IDX10"></A> -The string to insert at the beginning of the line when the -<CODE>insert-comment</CODE> command is executed. The default value -is <CODE>"#"</CODE>. -<P> - -<DT><CODE>completion-display-width</CODE> -<DD><A NAME="IDX11"></A> -The number of screen columns used to display possible matches +The default is ‘<samp>off</samp>’. +</p> +</dd> +<dt id='index-comment_002dbegin'><span><code>comment-begin</code><a href='#index-comment_002dbegin' class='copiable-anchor'> ¶</a></span></dt> +<dd><p>The string to insert at the beginning of the line when the +<code>insert-comment</code> command is executed. The default value +is <code>"#"</code>. +</p> +</dd> +<dt id='index-completion_002ddisplay_002dwidth'><span><code>completion-display-width</code><a href='#index-completion_002ddisplay_002dwidth' class='copiable-anchor'> ¶</a></span></dt> +<dd><p>The number of screen columns used to display possible matches when performing completion. The value is ignored if it is less than 0 or greater than the terminal screen width. A value of 0 will cause matches to be displayed one per line. The default value is -1. -<P> - -<DT><CODE>completion-ignore-case</CODE> -<DD><A NAME="IDX12"></A> -If set to <SAMP>`on'</SAMP>, Readline performs filename matching and completion +</p> +</dd> +<dt id='index-completion_002dignore_002dcase'><span><code>completion-ignore-case</code><a href='#index-completion_002dignore_002dcase' class='copiable-anchor'> ¶</a></span></dt> +<dd><p>If set to ‘<samp>on</samp>’, Readline performs filename matching and completion in a case-insensitive fashion. -The default value is <SAMP>`off'</SAMP>. -<P> - -<DT><CODE>completion-map-case</CODE> -<DD><A NAME="IDX13"></A> -If set to <SAMP>`on'</SAMP>, and <VAR>completion-ignore-case</VAR> is enabled, Readline -treats hyphens (<SAMP>`-'</SAMP>) and underscores (<SAMP>`_'</SAMP>) as equivalent when +The default value is ‘<samp>off</samp>’. +</p> +</dd> +<dt id='index-completion_002dmap_002dcase'><span><code>completion-map-case</code><a href='#index-completion_002dmap_002dcase' class='copiable-anchor'> ¶</a></span></dt> +<dd><p>If set to ‘<samp>on</samp>’, and <var>completion-ignore-case</var> is enabled, Readline +treats hyphens (‘<samp>-</samp>’) and underscores (‘<samp>_</samp>’) as equivalent when performing case-insensitive filename matching and completion. -The default value is <SAMP>`off'</SAMP>. -<P> - -<DT><CODE>completion-prefix-display-length</CODE> -<DD><A NAME="IDX14"></A> -The length in characters of the common prefix of a list of possible +The default value is ‘<samp>off</samp>’. +</p> +</dd> +<dt id='index-completion_002dprefix_002ddisplay_002dlength'><span><code>completion-prefix-display-length</code><a href='#index-completion_002dprefix_002ddisplay_002dlength' class='copiable-anchor'> ¶</a></span></dt> +<dd><p>The length in characters of the common prefix of a list of possible completions that is displayed without modification. When set to a value greater than zero, common prefixes longer than this value are replaced with an ellipsis when displaying possible completions. -<P> - -<DT><CODE>completion-query-items</CODE> -<DD><A NAME="IDX15"></A> -The number of possible completions that determines when the user is +</p> +</dd> +<dt id='index-completion_002dquery_002ditems'><span><code>completion-query-items</code><a href='#index-completion_002dquery_002ditems' class='copiable-anchor'> ¶</a></span></dt> +<dd><p>The number of possible completions that determines when the user is asked whether the list of possibilities should be displayed. If the number of possible completions is greater than or equal to this value, Readline will ask whether or not the user wishes to view them; otherwise, they are simply listed. -This variable must be set to an integer value greater than or equal to 0. -A negative value means Readline should never ask. -The default limit is <CODE>100</CODE>. -<P> - -<DT><CODE>convert-meta</CODE> -<DD><A NAME="IDX16"></A> -If set to <SAMP>`on'</SAMP>, Readline will convert characters with the -eighth bit set to an ASCII key sequence by stripping the eighth -bit and prefixing an <KBD>ESC</KBD> character, converting them to a -meta-prefixed key sequence. The default value is <SAMP>`on'</SAMP>, but -will be set to <SAMP>`off'</SAMP> if the locale is one that contains +This variable must be set to an integer value greater than or equal to zero. +A zero value means Readline should never ask; negative values are +treated as zero. +The default limit is <code>100</code>. +</p> +</dd> +<dt id='index-convert_002dmeta'><span><code>convert-meta</code><a href='#index-convert_002dmeta' class='copiable-anchor'> ¶</a></span></dt> +<dd><p>If set to ‘<samp>on</samp>’, Readline will convert characters with the +eighth bit set to an <small>ASCII</small> key sequence by stripping the eighth +bit and prefixing an <tt class="key">ESC</tt> character, converting them to a +meta-prefixed key sequence. The default value is ‘<samp>on</samp>’, but +will be set to ‘<samp>off</samp>’ if the locale is one that contains eight-bit characters. -<P> - -<DT><CODE>disable-completion</CODE> -<DD><A NAME="IDX17"></A> -If set to <SAMP>`On'</SAMP>, Readline will inhibit word completion. +</p> +</dd> +<dt id='index-disable_002dcompletion'><span><code>disable-completion</code><a href='#index-disable_002dcompletion' class='copiable-anchor'> ¶</a></span></dt> +<dd><p>If set to ‘<samp>On</samp>’, Readline will inhibit word completion. Completion characters will be inserted into the line as if they had -been mapped to <CODE>self-insert</CODE>. The default is <SAMP>`off'</SAMP>. -<P> - -<DT><CODE>echo-control-characters</CODE> -<DD><A NAME="IDX18"></A> -When set to <SAMP>`on'</SAMP>, on operating systems that indicate they support it, +been mapped to <code>self-insert</code>. The default is ‘<samp>off</samp>’. +</p> +</dd> +<dt id='index-echo_002dcontrol_002dcharacters'><span><code>echo-control-characters</code><a href='#index-echo_002dcontrol_002dcharacters' class='copiable-anchor'> ¶</a></span></dt> +<dd><p>When set to ‘<samp>on</samp>’, on operating systems that indicate they support it, readline echoes a character corresponding to a signal generated from the -keyboard. The default is <SAMP>`on'</SAMP>. -<P> - -<DT><CODE>editing-mode</CODE> -<DD><A NAME="IDX19"></A> -The <CODE>editing-mode</CODE> variable controls which default set of +keyboard. The default is ‘<samp>on</samp>’. +</p> +</dd> +<dt id='index-editing_002dmode'><span><code>editing-mode</code><a href='#index-editing_002dmode' class='copiable-anchor'> ¶</a></span></dt> +<dd><p>The <code>editing-mode</code> variable controls which default set of key bindings is used. By default, Readline starts up in Emacs editing mode, where the keystrokes are most similar to Emacs. This variable can be -set to either <SAMP>`emacs'</SAMP> or <SAMP>`vi'</SAMP>. -<P> - -<DT><CODE>emacs-mode-string</CODE> -<DD><A NAME="IDX20"></A> -If the <VAR>show-mode-in-prompt</VAR> variable is enabled, +set to either ‘<samp>emacs</samp>’ or ‘<samp>vi</samp>’. +</p> +</dd> +<dt id='index-emacs_002dmode_002dstring'><span><code>emacs-mode-string</code><a href='#index-emacs_002dmode_002dstring' class='copiable-anchor'> ¶</a></span></dt> +<dd><p>If the <var>show-mode-in-prompt</var> variable is enabled, this string is displayed immediately before the last line of the primary prompt when emacs editing mode is active. The value is expanded like a key binding, so the standard set of meta- and control prefixes and backslash escape sequences is available. -Use the <SAMP>`\1'</SAMP> and <SAMP>`\2'</SAMP> escapes to begin and end sequences of +Use the ‘<samp>\1</samp>’ and ‘<samp>\2</samp>’ escapes to begin and end sequences of non-printing characters, which can be used to embed a terminal control sequence into the mode string. -The default is <SAMP>`@'</SAMP>. -<P> - -<DT><CODE>enable-bracketed-paste</CODE> -<DD><A NAME="IDX21"></A> -When set to <SAMP>`On'</SAMP>, Readline will configure the terminal in a way -that will enable it to insert each paste into the editing buffer as a -single string of characters, instead of treating each character as if -it had been read from the keyboard. This can prevent pasted characters -from being interpreted as editing commands. The default is <SAMP>`On'</SAMP>. -<P> - -<DT><CODE>enable-keypad</CODE> -<DD><A NAME="IDX22"></A> -When set to <SAMP>`on'</SAMP>, Readline will try to enable the application +The default is ‘<samp>@</samp>’. +</p> +</dd> +<dt id='index-enable_002dactive_002dregion'><span><code>enable-active-region</code><a href='#index-enable_002dactive_002dregion' class='copiable-anchor'> ¶</a></span></dt> +<dd><p>The <em>point</em> is the current cursor position, and <em>mark</em> refers +to a saved cursor position (see <a href="#Commands-For-Moving">Commands For Moving</a>). +The text between the point and mark is referred to as the <em>region</em>. +When this variable is set to ‘<samp>On</samp>’, Readline allows certain commands +to designate the region as <em>active</em>. +When the region is active, Readline highlights the text in the region using +the value of the <code>active-region-start-color</code>, which defaults to the +string that enables +the terminal’s standout mode. +The active region shows the text inserted by bracketed-paste and any +matching text found by incremental and non-incremental history searches. +The default is ‘<samp>On</samp>’. +</p> +</dd> +<dt id='index-enable_002dbracketed_002dpaste'><span><code>enable-bracketed-paste</code><a href='#index-enable_002dbracketed_002dpaste' class='copiable-anchor'> ¶</a></span></dt> +<dd><p>When set to ‘<samp>On</samp>’, Readline configures the terminal to insert each +paste into the editing buffer as a single string of characters, instead +of treating each character as if it had been read from the keyboard. +This is called putting the terminal into <em>bracketed paste mode</em>; +it prevents Readline from executing any editing commands bound to key +sequences appearing in the pasted text. +The default is ‘<samp>On</samp>’. +</p> +</dd> +<dt id='index-enable_002dkeypad'><span><code>enable-keypad</code><a href='#index-enable_002dkeypad' class='copiable-anchor'> ¶</a></span></dt> +<dd><p>When set to ‘<samp>on</samp>’, Readline will try to enable the application keypad when it is called. Some systems need this to enable the -arrow keys. The default is <SAMP>`off'</SAMP>. -<P> - -<DT><CODE>enable-meta-key</CODE> -<DD>When set to <SAMP>`on'</SAMP>, Readline will try to enable any meta modifier +arrow keys. The default is ‘<samp>off</samp>’. +</p> +</dd> +<dt><span><code>enable-meta-key</code></span></dt> +<dd><p>When set to ‘<samp>on</samp>’, Readline will try to enable any meta modifier key the terminal claims to support when it is called. On many terminals, the meta key is used to send eight-bit characters. -The default is <SAMP>`on'</SAMP>. -<P> - -<DT><CODE>expand-tilde</CODE> -<DD><A NAME="IDX23"></A> -If set to <SAMP>`on'</SAMP>, tilde expansion is performed when Readline -attempts word completion. The default is <SAMP>`off'</SAMP>. -<P> - -<DT><CODE>history-preserve-point</CODE> -<DD><A NAME="IDX24"></A> -If set to <SAMP>`on'</SAMP>, the history code attempts to place the point (the +The default is ‘<samp>on</samp>’. +</p> +</dd> +<dt id='index-expand_002dtilde'><span><code>expand-tilde</code><a href='#index-expand_002dtilde' class='copiable-anchor'> ¶</a></span></dt> +<dd><p>If set to ‘<samp>on</samp>’, tilde expansion is performed when Readline +attempts word completion. The default is ‘<samp>off</samp>’. +</p> +</dd> +<dt id='index-history_002dpreserve_002dpoint'><span><code>history-preserve-point</code><a href='#index-history_002dpreserve_002dpoint' class='copiable-anchor'> ¶</a></span></dt> +<dd><p>If set to ‘<samp>on</samp>’, the history code attempts to place the point (the current cursor position) at the -same location on each history line retrieved with <CODE>previous-history</CODE> -or <CODE>next-history</CODE>. The default is <SAMP>`off'</SAMP>. -<P> - -<DT><CODE>history-size</CODE> -<DD><A NAME="IDX25"></A> -Set the maximum number of history entries saved in the history list. +same location on each history line retrieved with <code>previous-history</code> +or <code>next-history</code>. The default is ‘<samp>off</samp>’. +</p> +</dd> +<dt id='index-history_002dsize'><span><code>history-size</code><a href='#index-history_002dsize' class='copiable-anchor'> ¶</a></span></dt> +<dd><p>Set the maximum number of history entries saved in the history list. If set to zero, any existing history entries are deleted and no new entries are saved. If set to a value less than zero, the number of history entries is not limited. By default, the number of history entries is not limited. -If an attempt is made to set <VAR>history-size</VAR> to a non-numeric value, +If an attempt is made to set <var>history-size</var> to a non-numeric value, the maximum number of history entries will be set to 500. -<P> - -<DT><CODE>horizontal-scroll-mode</CODE> -<DD><A NAME="IDX26"></A> -This variable can be set to either <SAMP>`on'</SAMP> or <SAMP>`off'</SAMP>. Setting it -to <SAMP>`on'</SAMP> means that the text of the lines being edited will scroll +</p> +</dd> +<dt id='index-horizontal_002dscroll_002dmode'><span><code>horizontal-scroll-mode</code><a href='#index-horizontal_002dscroll_002dmode' class='copiable-anchor'> ¶</a></span></dt> +<dd><p>This variable can be set to either ‘<samp>on</samp>’ or ‘<samp>off</samp>’. Setting it +to ‘<samp>on</samp>’ means that the text of the lines being edited will scroll horizontally on a single screen line when they are longer than the width of the screen, instead of wrapping onto a new screen line. -This variable is automatically set to <SAMP>`on'</SAMP> for terminals of height 1. -By default, this variable is set to <SAMP>`off'</SAMP>. -<P> - -<DT><CODE>input-meta</CODE> -<DD><A NAME="IDX27"></A> -<A NAME="IDX28"></A> -If set to <SAMP>`on'</SAMP>, Readline will enable eight-bit input (it +This variable is automatically set to ‘<samp>on</samp>’ for terminals of height 1. +By default, this variable is set to ‘<samp>off</samp>’. +</p> +</dd> +<dt id='index-input_002dmeta'><span><code>input-meta</code><a href='#index-input_002dmeta' class='copiable-anchor'> ¶</a></span></dt> +<dd><span id="index-meta_002dflag"></span> +<p>If set to ‘<samp>on</samp>’, Readline will enable eight-bit input (it will not clear the eighth bit in the characters it reads), regardless of what the terminal claims it can support. The -default value is <SAMP>`off'</SAMP>, but Readline will set it to <SAMP>`on'</SAMP> if the +default value is ‘<samp>off</samp>’, but Readline will set it to ‘<samp>on</samp>’ if the locale contains eight-bit characters. -The name <CODE>meta-flag</CODE> is a synonym for this variable. -<P> - -<DT><CODE>isearch-terminators</CODE> -<DD><A NAME="IDX29"></A> -The string of characters that should terminate an incremental search without -subsequently executing the character as a command (see section <A HREF="readline.html#SEC8">1.2.5 Searching for Commands in the History</A>). -If this variable has not been given a value, the characters <KBD>ESC</KBD> and -<KBD>C-J</KBD> will terminate an incremental search. -<P> - -<DT><CODE>keymap</CODE> -<DD><A NAME="IDX30"></A> -Sets Readline's idea of the current keymap for key binding commands. -Built-in <CODE>keymap</CODE> names are -<CODE>emacs</CODE>, -<CODE>emacs-standard</CODE>, -<CODE>emacs-meta</CODE>, -<CODE>emacs-ctlx</CODE>, -<CODE>vi</CODE>, -<CODE>vi-move</CODE>, -<CODE>vi-command</CODE>, and -<CODE>vi-insert</CODE>. -<CODE>vi</CODE> is equivalent to <CODE>vi-command</CODE> (<CODE>vi-move</CODE> is also a -synonym); <CODE>emacs</CODE> is equivalent to <CODE>emacs-standard</CODE>. +The name <code>meta-flag</code> is a synonym for this variable. +</p> +</dd> +<dt id='index-isearch_002dterminators'><span><code>isearch-terminators</code><a href='#index-isearch_002dterminators' class='copiable-anchor'> ¶</a></span></dt> +<dd><p>The string of characters that should terminate an incremental search without +subsequently executing the character as a command (see <a href="#Searching">Searching for Commands in the History</a>). +If this variable has not been given a value, the characters <tt class="key">ESC</tt> and +<kbd>C-J</kbd> will terminate an incremental search. +</p> +</dd> +<dt id='index-keymap'><span><code>keymap</code><a href='#index-keymap' class='copiable-anchor'> ¶</a></span></dt> +<dd><p>Sets Readline’s idea of the current keymap for key binding commands. +Built-in <code>keymap</code> names are +<code>emacs</code>, +<code>emacs-standard</code>, +<code>emacs-meta</code>, +<code>emacs-ctlx</code>, +<code>vi</code>, +<code>vi-move</code>, +<code>vi-command</code>, and +<code>vi-insert</code>. +<code>vi</code> is equivalent to <code>vi-command</code> (<code>vi-move</code> is also a +synonym); <code>emacs</code> is equivalent to <code>emacs-standard</code>. Applications may add additional names. -The default value is <CODE>emacs</CODE>. -The value of the <CODE>editing-mode</CODE> variable also affects the +The default value is <code>emacs</code>. +The value of the <code>editing-mode</code> variable also affects the default keymap. -<P> - -<DT><CODE>keyseq-timeout</CODE> -<DD>Specifies the duration Readline will wait for a character when reading an +</p> +</dd> +<dt><span><code>keyseq-timeout</code></span></dt> +<dd><p>Specifies the duration Readline will wait for a character when reading an ambiguous key sequence (one that can form a complete key sequence using the input read so far, or can take additional input to complete a longer key sequence). If no input is received within the timeout, Readline will use the shorter but complete key sequence. Readline uses this value to determine whether or not input is -available on the current input source (<CODE>rl_instream</CODE> by default). +available on the current input source (<code>rl_instream</code> by default). The value is specified in milliseconds, so a value of 1000 means that Readline will wait one second for additional input. If this variable is set to a value less than or equal to zero, or to a non-numeric value, Readline will wait until another key is pressed to decide which key sequence to complete. -The default value is <CODE>500</CODE>. -<P> - -<DT><CODE>mark-directories</CODE> -<DD>If set to <SAMP>`on'</SAMP>, completed directory names have a slash -appended. The default is <SAMP>`on'</SAMP>. -<P> - -<DT><CODE>mark-modified-lines</CODE> -<DD><A NAME="IDX31"></A> -This variable, when set to <SAMP>`on'</SAMP>, causes Readline to display an -asterisk (<SAMP>`*'</SAMP>) at the start of history lines which have been modified. -This variable is <SAMP>`off'</SAMP> by default. -<P> - -<DT><CODE>mark-symlinked-directories</CODE> -<DD><A NAME="IDX32"></A> -If set to <SAMP>`on'</SAMP>, completed names which are symbolic links +The default value is <code>500</code>. +</p> +</dd> +<dt><span><code>mark-directories</code></span></dt> +<dd><p>If set to ‘<samp>on</samp>’, completed directory names have a slash +appended. The default is ‘<samp>on</samp>’. +</p> +</dd> +<dt id='index-mark_002dmodified_002dlines'><span><code>mark-modified-lines</code><a href='#index-mark_002dmodified_002dlines' class='copiable-anchor'> ¶</a></span></dt> +<dd><p>This variable, when set to ‘<samp>on</samp>’, causes Readline to display an +asterisk (‘<samp>*</samp>’) at the start of history lines which have been modified. +This variable is ‘<samp>off</samp>’ by default. +</p> +</dd> +<dt id='index-mark_002dsymlinked_002ddirectories'><span><code>mark-symlinked-directories</code><a href='#index-mark_002dsymlinked_002ddirectories' class='copiable-anchor'> ¶</a></span></dt> +<dd><p>If set to ‘<samp>on</samp>’, completed names which are symbolic links to directories have a slash appended (subject to the value of -<CODE>mark-directories</CODE>). -The default is <SAMP>`off'</SAMP>. -<P> - -<DT><CODE>match-hidden-files</CODE> -<DD><A NAME="IDX33"></A> -This variable, when set to <SAMP>`on'</SAMP>, causes Readline to match files whose -names begin with a <SAMP>`.'</SAMP> (hidden files) when performing filename +<code>mark-directories</code>). +The default is ‘<samp>off</samp>’. +</p> +</dd> +<dt id='index-match_002dhidden_002dfiles'><span><code>match-hidden-files</code><a href='#index-match_002dhidden_002dfiles' class='copiable-anchor'> ¶</a></span></dt> +<dd><p>This variable, when set to ‘<samp>on</samp>’, causes Readline to match files whose +names begin with a ‘<samp>.</samp>’ (hidden files) when performing filename completion. -If set to <SAMP>`off'</SAMP>, the leading <SAMP>`.'</SAMP> must be +If set to ‘<samp>off</samp>’, the leading ‘<samp>.</samp>’ must be supplied by the user in the filename to be completed. -This variable is <SAMP>`on'</SAMP> by default. -<P> - -<DT><CODE>menu-complete-display-prefix</CODE> -<DD><A NAME="IDX34"></A> -If set to <SAMP>`on'</SAMP>, menu completion displays the common prefix of the +This variable is ‘<samp>on</samp>’ by default. +</p> +</dd> +<dt id='index-menu_002dcomplete_002ddisplay_002dprefix'><span><code>menu-complete-display-prefix</code><a href='#index-menu_002dcomplete_002ddisplay_002dprefix' class='copiable-anchor'> ¶</a></span></dt> +<dd><p>If set to ‘<samp>on</samp>’, menu completion displays the common prefix of the list of possible completions (which may be empty) before cycling through -the list. The default is <SAMP>`off'</SAMP>. -<P> - -<DT><CODE>output-meta</CODE> -<DD><A NAME="IDX35"></A> -If set to <SAMP>`on'</SAMP>, Readline will display characters with the +the list. The default is ‘<samp>off</samp>’. +</p> +</dd> +<dt id='index-output_002dmeta'><span><code>output-meta</code><a href='#index-output_002dmeta' class='copiable-anchor'> ¶</a></span></dt> +<dd><p>If set to ‘<samp>on</samp>’, Readline will display characters with the eighth bit set directly rather than as a meta-prefixed escape sequence. -The default is <SAMP>`off'</SAMP>, but Readline will set it to <SAMP>`on'</SAMP> if the +The default is ‘<samp>off</samp>’, but Readline will set it to ‘<samp>on</samp>’ if the locale contains eight-bit characters. -<P> - -<DT><CODE>page-completions</CODE> -<DD><A NAME="IDX36"></A> -If set to <SAMP>`on'</SAMP>, Readline uses an internal <CODE>more</CODE>-like pager +</p> +</dd> +<dt id='index-page_002dcompletions'><span><code>page-completions</code><a href='#index-page_002dcompletions' class='copiable-anchor'> ¶</a></span></dt> +<dd><p>If set to ‘<samp>on</samp>’, Readline uses an internal <code>more</code>-like pager to display a screenful of possible completions at a time. -This variable is <SAMP>`on'</SAMP> by default. -<P> - -<DT><CODE>print-completions-horizontally</CODE> -<DD>If set to <SAMP>`on'</SAMP>, Readline will display completions with matches +This variable is ‘<samp>on</samp>’ by default. +</p> +</dd> +<dt><span><code>print-completions-horizontally</code></span></dt> +<dd><p>If set to ‘<samp>on</samp>’, Readline will display completions with matches sorted horizontally in alphabetical order, rather than down the screen. -The default is <SAMP>`off'</SAMP>. -<P> - -<DT><CODE>revert-all-at-newline</CODE> -<DD><A NAME="IDX37"></A> -If set to <SAMP>`on'</SAMP>, Readline will undo all changes to history lines -before returning when <CODE>accept-line</CODE> is executed. By default, +The default is ‘<samp>off</samp>’. +</p> +</dd> +<dt id='index-revert_002dall_002dat_002dnewline'><span><code>revert-all-at-newline</code><a href='#index-revert_002dall_002dat_002dnewline' class='copiable-anchor'> ¶</a></span></dt> +<dd><p>If set to ‘<samp>on</samp>’, Readline will undo all changes to history lines +before returning when <code>accept-line</code> is executed. By default, history lines may be modified and retain individual undo lists across -calls to <CODE>readline</CODE>. The default is <SAMP>`off'</SAMP>. -<P> - -<DT><CODE>show-all-if-ambiguous</CODE> -<DD><A NAME="IDX38"></A> -This alters the default behavior of the completion functions. If -set to <SAMP>`on'</SAMP>, +calls to <code>readline</code>. The default is ‘<samp>off</samp>’. +</p> +</dd> +<dt id='index-show_002dall_002dif_002dambiguous'><span><code>show-all-if-ambiguous</code><a href='#index-show_002dall_002dif_002dambiguous' class='copiable-anchor'> ¶</a></span></dt> +<dd><p>This alters the default behavior of the completion functions. If +set to ‘<samp>on</samp>’, words which have more than one possible completion cause the matches to be listed immediately instead of ringing the bell. -The default value is <SAMP>`off'</SAMP>. -<P> - -<DT><CODE>show-all-if-unmodified</CODE> -<DD><A NAME="IDX39"></A> -This alters the default behavior of the completion functions in -a fashion similar to <VAR>show-all-if-ambiguous</VAR>. -If set to <SAMP>`on'</SAMP>, +The default value is ‘<samp>off</samp>’. +</p> +</dd> +<dt id='index-show_002dall_002dif_002dunmodified'><span><code>show-all-if-unmodified</code><a href='#index-show_002dall_002dif_002dunmodified' class='copiable-anchor'> ¶</a></span></dt> +<dd><p>This alters the default behavior of the completion functions in +a fashion similar to <var>show-all-if-ambiguous</var>. +If set to ‘<samp>on</samp>’, words which have more than one possible completion without any -possible partial completion (the possible completions don't share +possible partial completion (the possible completions don’t share a common prefix) cause the matches to be listed immediately instead of ringing the bell. -The default value is <SAMP>`off'</SAMP>. -<P> - -<DT><CODE>show-mode-in-prompt</CODE> -<DD><A NAME="IDX40"></A> -If set to <SAMP>`on'</SAMP>, add a string to the beginning of the prompt +The default value is ‘<samp>off</samp>’. +</p> +</dd> +<dt id='index-show_002dmode_002din_002dprompt'><span><code>show-mode-in-prompt</code><a href='#index-show_002dmode_002din_002dprompt' class='copiable-anchor'> ¶</a></span></dt> +<dd><p>If set to ‘<samp>on</samp>’, add a string to the beginning of the prompt indicating the editing mode: emacs, vi command, or vi insertion. -The mode strings are user-settable (e.g., <VAR>emacs-mode-string</VAR>). -The default value is <SAMP>`off'</SAMP>. -<P> - -<DT><CODE>skip-completed-text</CODE> -<DD><A NAME="IDX41"></A> -If set to <SAMP>`on'</SAMP>, this alters the default completion behavior when -inserting a single match into the line. It's only active when +The mode strings are user-settable (e.g., <var>emacs-mode-string</var>). +The default value is ‘<samp>off</samp>’. +</p> +</dd> +<dt id='index-skip_002dcompleted_002dtext'><span><code>skip-completed-text</code><a href='#index-skip_002dcompleted_002dtext' class='copiable-anchor'> ¶</a></span></dt> +<dd><p>If set to ‘<samp>on</samp>’, this alters the default completion behavior when +inserting a single match into the line. It’s only active when performing completion in the middle of a word. If enabled, readline does not insert characters from the completion that match characters after point in the word being completed, so portions of the word following the cursor are not duplicated. For instance, if this is enabled, attempting completion when the cursor -is after the <SAMP>`e'</SAMP> in <SAMP>`Makefile'</SAMP> will result in <SAMP>`Makefile'</SAMP> -rather than <SAMP>`Makefilefile'</SAMP>, assuming there is a single possible +is after the ‘<samp>e</samp>’ in ‘<samp>Makefile</samp>’ will result in ‘<samp>Makefile</samp>’ +rather than ‘<samp>Makefilefile</samp>’, assuming there is a single possible completion. -The default value is <SAMP>`off'</SAMP>. -<P> - -<DT><CODE>vi-cmd-mode-string</CODE> -<DD><A NAME="IDX42"></A> -If the <VAR>show-mode-in-prompt</VAR> variable is enabled, +The default value is ‘<samp>off</samp>’. +</p> +</dd> +<dt id='index-vi_002dcmd_002dmode_002dstring'><span><code>vi-cmd-mode-string</code><a href='#index-vi_002dcmd_002dmode_002dstring' class='copiable-anchor'> ¶</a></span></dt> +<dd><p>If the <var>show-mode-in-prompt</var> variable is enabled, this string is displayed immediately before the last line of the primary prompt when vi editing mode is active and in command mode. The value is expanded like a key binding, so the standard set of meta- and control prefixes and backslash escape sequences is available. -Use the <SAMP>`\1'</SAMP> and <SAMP>`\2'</SAMP> escapes to begin and end sequences of +Use the ‘<samp>\1</samp>’ and ‘<samp>\2</samp>’ escapes to begin and end sequences of non-printing characters, which can be used to embed a terminal control sequence into the mode string. -The default is <SAMP>`(cmd)'</SAMP>. -<P> - -<DT><CODE>vi-ins-mode-string</CODE> -<DD><A NAME="IDX43"></A> -If the <VAR>show-mode-in-prompt</VAR> variable is enabled, +The default is ‘<samp>(cmd)</samp>’. +</p> +</dd> +<dt id='index-vi_002dins_002dmode_002dstring'><span><code>vi-ins-mode-string</code><a href='#index-vi_002dins_002dmode_002dstring' class='copiable-anchor'> ¶</a></span></dt> +<dd><p>If the <var>show-mode-in-prompt</var> variable is enabled, this string is displayed immediately before the last line of the primary prompt when vi editing mode is active and in insertion mode. The value is expanded like a key binding, so the standard set of meta- and control prefixes and backslash escape sequences is available. -Use the <SAMP>`\1'</SAMP> and <SAMP>`\2'</SAMP> escapes to begin and end sequences of +Use the ‘<samp>\1</samp>’ and ‘<samp>\2</samp>’ escapes to begin and end sequences of non-printing characters, which can be used to embed a terminal control sequence into the mode string. -The default is <SAMP>`(ins)'</SAMP>. -<P> - -<DT><CODE>visible-stats</CODE> -<DD><A NAME="IDX44"></A> -If set to <SAMP>`on'</SAMP>, a character denoting a file's type +The default is ‘<samp>(ins)</samp>’. +</p> +</dd> +<dt id='index-visible_002dstats'><span><code>visible-stats</code><a href='#index-visible_002dstats' class='copiable-anchor'> ¶</a></span></dt> +<dd><p>If set to ‘<samp>on</samp>’, a character denoting a file’s type is appended to the filename when listing possible -completions. The default is <SAMP>`off'</SAMP>. -<P> - -</DL> -<P> - -<DT>Key Bindings -<DD>The syntax for controlling key bindings in the init file is +completions. The default is ‘<samp>off</samp>’. +</p> +</dd> +</dl> + +</dd> +<dt><span>Key Bindings</span></dt> +<dd><p>The syntax for controlling key bindings in the init file is simple. First you need to find the name of the command that you want to change. The following sections contain tables of the command name, the default keybinding, if any, and a short description of what the command does. -<P> - -Once you know the name of the command, simply place on a line +</p> +<p>Once you know the name of the command, simply place on a line in the init file the name of the key you wish to bind the command to, a colon, and then the name of the command. -There can be no space between the key name and the colon -- that will be +There can be no space between the key name and the colon – that will be interpreted as part of the key name. The name of the key can be expressed in different ways, depending on what you find most comfortable. -</P><P> - -In addition to command names, readline allows keys to be bound -to a string that is inserted when the key is pressed (a <VAR>macro</VAR>). -</P><P> - -<DL COMPACT> -<DT><VAR>keyname</VAR>: <VAR>function-name</VAR> or <VAR>macro</VAR> -<DD><VAR>keyname</VAR> is the name of a key spelled out in English. For example: -<TABLE><tr><td> </td><td class=example><pre>Control-u: universal-argument +</p> +<p>In addition to command names, readline allows keys to be bound +to a string that is inserted when the key is pressed (a <var>macro</var>). +</p> + +<dl compact="compact"> +<dt><span><var>keyname</var>: <var><span class="nolinebreak">function-name</span></var> or <var>macro</var><!-- /@w --></span></dt> +<dd><p><var>keyname</var> is the name of a key spelled out in English. For example: +</p><div class="example"> +<pre class="example">Control-u: universal-argument Meta-Rubout: backward-kill-word -Control-o: "> output" -</pre></td></tr></table><P> +Control-o: "> output" +</pre></div> -In the example above, <KBD>C-u</KBD> is bound to the function -<CODE>universal-argument</CODE>, -<KBD>M-DEL</KBD> is bound to the function <CODE>backward-kill-word</CODE>, and -<KBD>C-o</KBD> is bound to run the macro +<p>In the example above, <kbd>C-u</kbd> is bound to the function +<code>universal-argument</code>, +<kbd>M-DEL</kbd> is bound to the function <code>backward-kill-word</code>, and +<kbd>C-o</kbd> is bound to run the macro expressed on the right hand side (that is, to insert the text -<SAMP>`> output'</SAMP> into the line). -</P><P> - -A number of symbolic character names are recognized while +‘<samp>> output</samp>’ into the line). +</p> +<p>A number of symbolic character names are recognized while processing this key binding syntax: -<VAR>DEL</VAR>, -<VAR>ESC</VAR>, -<VAR>ESCAPE</VAR>, -<VAR>LFD</VAR>, -<VAR>NEWLINE</VAR>, -<VAR>RET</VAR>, -<VAR>RETURN</VAR>, -<VAR>RUBOUT</VAR>, -<VAR>SPACE</VAR>, -<VAR>SPC</VAR>, +<var>DEL</var>, +<var>ESC</var>, +<var>ESCAPE</var>, +<var>LFD</var>, +<var>NEWLINE</var>, +<var>RET</var>, +<var>RETURN</var>, +<var>RUBOUT</var>, +<var>SPACE</var>, +<var>SPC</var>, and -<VAR>TAB</VAR>. -</P><P> - -<DT>"<VAR>keyseq</VAR>": <VAR>function-name</VAR> or <VAR>macro</VAR> -<DD><VAR>keyseq</VAR> differs from <VAR>keyname</VAR> above in that strings +<var>TAB</var>. +</p> +</dd> +<dt><span>"<var>keyseq</var>": <var><span class="nolinebreak">function-name</span></var> or <var>macro</var><!-- /@w --></span></dt> +<dd><p><var>keyseq</var> differs from <var>keyname</var> above in that strings denoting an entire key sequence can be specified, by placing -the key sequence in double quotes. Some GNU Emacs style key +the key sequence in double quotes. Some <small>GNU</small> Emacs style key escapes can be used, as in the following example, but the special character names are not recognized. -<P> - -<TABLE><tr><td> </td><td class=example><pre>"\C-u": universal-argument -"\C-x\C-r": re-read-init-file -"\e[11~": "Function Key 1" -</pre></td></tr></table></P><P> - -In the above example, <KBD>C-u</KBD> is again bound to the function -<CODE>universal-argument</CODE> (just as it was in the first example), -<SAMP>`<KBD>C-x</KBD> <KBD>C-r</KBD>'</SAMP> is bound to the function <CODE>re-read-init-file</CODE>, -and <SAMP>`<KBD>ESC</KBD> <KBD>[</KBD> <KBD>1</KBD> <KBD>1</KBD> <KBD>~</KBD>'</SAMP> is bound to insert -the text <SAMP>`Function Key 1'</SAMP>. -</P><P> - -</DL> -<P> - -The following GNU Emacs style escape sequences are available when +</p> +<div class="example"> +<pre class="example">"\C-u": universal-argument +"\C-x\C-r": re-read-init-file +"\e[11~": "Function Key 1" +</pre></div> + +<p>In the above example, <kbd>C-u</kbd> is again bound to the function +<code>universal-argument</code> (just as it was in the first example), +‘<samp><kbd>C-x</kbd> <kbd>C-r</kbd></samp>’ is bound to the function <code>re-read-init-file</code>, +and ‘<samp><span class="key">ESC</span> <span class="key">[</span> <span class="key">1</span> <span class="key">1</span> <span class="key">~</span></samp>’ is bound to insert +the text ‘<samp>Function Key 1</samp>’. +</p> +</dd> +</dl> + +<p>The following <small>GNU</small> Emacs style escape sequences are available when specifying key sequences: -</P><P> - -<DL COMPACT> -<DT><CODE><KBD>\C-</KBD></CODE> -<DD>control prefix -<DT><CODE><KBD>\M-</KBD></CODE> -<DD>meta prefix -<DT><CODE><KBD>\e</KBD></CODE> -<DD>an escape character -<DT><CODE><KBD>\\</KBD></CODE> -<DD>backslash -<DT><CODE><KBD>\"</KBD></CODE> -<DD><KBD>"</KBD>, a double quotation mark -<DT><CODE><KBD>\'</KBD></CODE> -<DD><KBD>'</KBD>, a single quote or apostrophe -</DL> -<P> - -In addition to the GNU Emacs style escape sequences, a second +</p> +<dl compact="compact"> +<dt><span><code><kbd>\C-</kbd></code></span></dt> +<dd><p>control prefix +</p></dd> +<dt><span><code><kbd>\M-</kbd></code></span></dt> +<dd><p>meta prefix +</p></dd> +<dt><span><code><kbd>\e</kbd></code></span></dt> +<dd><p>an escape character +</p></dd> +<dt><span><code><kbd>\\</kbd></code></span></dt> +<dd><p>backslash +</p></dd> +<dt><span><code><kbd>\"</kbd></code></span></dt> +<dd><p><tt class="key">"</tt>, a double quotation mark +</p></dd> +<dt><span><code><kbd>\'</kbd></code></span></dt> +<dd><p><tt class="key">'</tt>, a single quote or apostrophe +</p></dd> +</dl> + +<p>In addition to the <small>GNU</small> Emacs style escape sequences, a second set of backslash escapes is available: -</P><P> - -<DL COMPACT> -<DT><CODE>\a</CODE> -<DD>alert (bell) -<DT><CODE>\b</CODE> -<DD>backspace -<DT><CODE>\d</CODE> -<DD>delete -<DT><CODE>\f</CODE> -<DD>form feed -<DT><CODE>\n</CODE> -<DD>newline -<DT><CODE>\r</CODE> -<DD>carriage return -<DT><CODE>\t</CODE> -<DD>horizontal tab -<DT><CODE>\v</CODE> -<DD>vertical tab -<DT><CODE>\<VAR>nnn</VAR></CODE> -<DD>the eight-bit character whose value is the octal value <VAR>nnn</VAR> +</p> +<dl compact="compact"> +<dt><span><code>\a</code></span></dt> +<dd><p>alert (bell) +</p></dd> +<dt><span><code>\b</code></span></dt> +<dd><p>backspace +</p></dd> +<dt><span><code>\d</code></span></dt> +<dd><p>delete +</p></dd> +<dt><span><code>\f</code></span></dt> +<dd><p>form feed +</p></dd> +<dt><span><code>\n</code></span></dt> +<dd><p>newline +</p></dd> +<dt><span><code>\r</code></span></dt> +<dd><p>carriage return +</p></dd> +<dt><span><code>\t</code></span></dt> +<dd><p>horizontal tab +</p></dd> +<dt><span><code>\v</code></span></dt> +<dd><p>vertical tab +</p></dd> +<dt><span><code>\<var>nnn</var></code></span></dt> +<dd><p>the eight-bit character whose value is the octal value <var>nnn</var> (one to three digits) -<DT><CODE>\x<VAR>HH</VAR></CODE> -<DD>the eight-bit character whose value is the hexadecimal value <VAR>HH</VAR> +</p></dd> +<dt><span><code>\x<var>HH</var></code></span></dt> +<dd><p>the eight-bit character whose value is the hexadecimal value <var>HH</var> (one or two hex digits) -</DL> -<P> +</p></dd> +</dl> -When entering the text of a macro, single or double quotes must +<p>When entering the text of a macro, single or double quotes must be used to indicate a macro definition. Unquoted text is assumed to be a function name. In the macro body, the backslash escapes described above are expanded. Backslash will quote any other character in the macro text, -including <SAMP>`"'</SAMP> and <SAMP>`''</SAMP>. -For example, the following binding will make <SAMP>`<KBD>C-x</KBD> \'</SAMP> -insert a single <SAMP>`\'</SAMP> into the line: -<TABLE><tr><td> </td><td class=example><pre>"\C-x\\": "\\" -</pre></td></tr></table></P><P> - -</DL> -<P> - -<A NAME="Conditional Init Constructs"></A> -<HR SIZE="6"> -<A NAME="SEC11"></A> -<TABLE CELLPADDING=1 CELLSPACING=1 BORDER=0> -<TR><TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT">[<A HREF="readline.html#SEC10"> < </A>]</TD> -<TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT">[<A HREF="readline.html#SEC12"> > </A>]</TD> -<TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT"> <TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT">[<A HREF="readline.html#SEC12"> << </A>]</TD> -<TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT">[<A HREF="readline.html#SEC9"> Up </A>]</TD> -<TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT">[<A HREF="readline.html#SEC13"> >> </A>]</TD> -<TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT"> <TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT"> <TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT"> <TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT"> <TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT">[<A HREF="readline.html#SEC_Top">Top</A>]</TD> -<TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT">[<A HREF="readline.html#SEC_Contents">Contents</A>]</TD> -<TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT">[<A HREF="readline.html#SEC52">Index</A>]</TD> -<TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT">[<A HREF="readline.html#SEC_About"> ? </A>]</TD> -</TR></TABLE> -<H3> 1.3.2 Conditional Init Constructs </H3> -<!--docid::SEC11::--> -<P> - -Readline implements a facility similar in spirit to the conditional +including ‘<samp>"</samp>’ and ‘<samp>'</samp>’. +For example, the following binding will make ‘<samp><kbd>C-x</kbd> \</samp>’ +insert a single ‘<samp>\</samp>’ into the line: +</p><div class="example"> +<pre class="example">"\C-x\\": "\\" +</pre></div> + +</dd> +</dl> + +<hr> +</div> +<div class="subsection" id="Conditional-Init-Constructs"> +<div class="header"> +<p> +Next: <a href="#Sample-Init-File" accesskey="n" rel="next">Sample Init File</a>, Previous: <a href="#Readline-Init-File-Syntax" accesskey="p" rel="prev">Readline Init File Syntax</a>, Up: <a href="#Readline-Init-File" accesskey="u" rel="up">Readline Init File</a> [<a href="#SEC_Contents" title="Table of contents" rel="contents">Contents</a>][<a href="#Concept-Index" title="Index" rel="index">Index</a>]</p> +</div> +<span id="Conditional-Init-Constructs-1"></span><h4 class="subsection">1.3.2 Conditional Init Constructs</h4> + +<p>Readline implements a facility similar in spirit to the conditional compilation features of the C preprocessor which allows key bindings and variable settings to be performed as the result of tests. There are four parser directives used. -</P><P> - -<DL COMPACT> -<DT><CODE>$if</CODE> -<DD>The <CODE>$if</CODE> construct allows bindings to be made based on the +</p> +<dl compact="compact"> +<dt><span><code>$if</code></span></dt> +<dd><p>The <code>$if</code> construct allows bindings to be made based on the editing mode, the terminal being used, or the application using Readline. The text of the test, after any comparison operator, extends to the end of the line; unless otherwise noted, no characters are required to isolate it. -<P> - -<DL COMPACT> -<DT><CODE>mode</CODE> -<DD>The <CODE>mode=</CODE> form of the <CODE>$if</CODE> directive is used to test -whether Readline is in <CODE>emacs</CODE> or <CODE>vi</CODE> mode. +</p> +<dl compact="compact"> +<dt><span><code>mode</code></span></dt> +<dd><p>The <code>mode=</code> form of the <code>$if</code> directive is used to test +whether Readline is in <code>emacs</code> or <code>vi</code> mode. This may be used in conjunction -with the <SAMP>`set keymap'</SAMP> command, for instance, to set bindings in -the <CODE>emacs-standard</CODE> and <CODE>emacs-ctlx</CODE> keymaps only if -Readline is starting out in <CODE>emacs</CODE> mode. -<P> - -<DT><CODE>term</CODE> -<DD>The <CODE>term=</CODE> form may be used to include terminal-specific +with the ‘<samp>set keymap</samp>’ command, for instance, to set bindings in +the <code>emacs-standard</code> and <code>emacs-ctlx</code> keymaps only if +Readline is starting out in <code>emacs</code> mode. +</p> +</dd> +<dt><span><code>term</code></span></dt> +<dd><p>The <code>term=</code> form may be used to include terminal-specific key bindings, perhaps to bind the key sequences output by the -terminal's function keys. The word on the right side of the -<SAMP>`='</SAMP> is tested against both the full name of the terminal and -the portion of the terminal name before the first <SAMP>`-'</SAMP>. This -allows <CODE>sun</CODE> to match both <CODE>sun</CODE> and <CODE>sun-cmd</CODE>, +terminal’s function keys. The word on the right side of the +‘<samp>=</samp>’ is tested against both the full name of the terminal and +the portion of the terminal name before the first ‘<samp>-</samp>’. This +allows <code>sun</code> to match both <code>sun</code> and <code>sun-cmd</code>, for instance. -<P> - -<DT><CODE>version</CODE> -<DD>The <CODE>version</CODE> test may be used to perform comparisons against +</p> +</dd> +<dt><span><code>version</code></span></dt> +<dd><p>The <code>version</code> test may be used to perform comparisons against specific Readline versions. -The <CODE>version</CODE> expands to the current Readline version. +The <code>version</code> expands to the current Readline version. The set of comparison operators includes -<SAMP>`='</SAMP> (and <SAMP>`=='</SAMP>), <SAMP>`!='</SAMP>, <SAMP>`<='</SAMP>, <SAMP>`>='</SAMP>, <SAMP>`<'</SAMP>, -and <SAMP>`>'</SAMP>. +‘<samp>=</samp>’ (and ‘<samp>==</samp>’), ‘<samp>!=</samp>’, ‘<samp><=</samp>’, ‘<samp>>=</samp>’, ‘<samp><</samp>’, +and ‘<samp>></samp>’. The version number supplied on the right side of the operator consists of a major version number, an optional decimal point, and an optional -minor version (e.g., <SAMP>`7.1'</SAMP>). If the minor version is omitted, it -is assumed to be <SAMP>`0'</SAMP>. -The operator may be separated from the string <CODE>version</CODE> and +minor version (e.g., ‘<samp>7.1</samp>’). If the minor version is omitted, it +is assumed to be ‘<samp>0</samp>’. +The operator may be separated from the string <code>version</code> and from the version number argument by whitespace. The following example sets a variable if the Readline version being used is 7.0 or newer: -<TABLE><tr><td> </td><td class=example><pre>$if version >= 7.0 +</p><div class="example"> +<pre class="example">$if version >= 7.0 set show-mode-in-prompt on $endif -</pre></td></tr></table><P> +</pre></div> -<DT><CODE>application</CODE> -<DD>The <VAR>application</VAR> construct is used to include +</dd> +<dt><span><code>application</code></span></dt> +<dd><p>The <var>application</var> construct is used to include application-specific settings. Each program using the Readline -library sets the <VAR>application name</VAR>, and you can test for +library sets the <var>application name</var>, and you can test for a particular value. This could be used to bind key sequences to functions useful for a specific program. For instance, the following command adds a key sequence that quotes the current or previous word in Bash: -<TABLE><tr><td> </td><td class=example><pre>$if Bash +</p><div class="example"> +<pre class="example">$if Bash # Quote the current or previous word -"\C-xq": "\eb\"\ef\"" +"\C-xq": "\eb\"\ef\"" $endif -</pre></td></tr></table><P> +</pre></div> -<DT><CODE>variable</CODE> -<DD>The <VAR>variable</VAR> construct provides simple equality tests for Readline +</dd> +<dt><span><code>variable</code></span></dt> +<dd><p>The <var>variable</var> construct provides simple equality tests for Readline variables and values. -The permitted comparison operators are <SAMP>`='</SAMP>, <SAMP>`=='</SAMP>, and <SAMP>`!='</SAMP>. +The permitted comparison operators are ‘<samp>=</samp>’, ‘<samp>==</samp>’, and ‘<samp>!=</samp>’. The variable name must be separated from the comparison operator by whitespace; the operator may be separated from the value on the right hand side by whitespace. Both string and boolean variables may be tested. Boolean variables must be -tested against the values <VAR>on</VAR> and <VAR>off</VAR>. -The following example is equivalent to the <CODE>mode=emacs</CODE> test described +tested against the values <var>on</var> and <var>off</var>. +The following example is equivalent to the <code>mode=emacs</code> test described above: -<TABLE><tr><td> </td><td class=example><pre>$if editing-mode == emacs +</p><div class="example"> +<pre class="example">$if editing-mode == emacs set show-mode-in-prompt on $endif -</pre></td></tr></table></DL> -<P> - -<DT><CODE>$endif</CODE> -<DD>This command, as seen in the previous example, terminates an -<CODE>$if</CODE> command. -<P> - -<DT><CODE>$else</CODE> -<DD>Commands in this branch of the <CODE>$if</CODE> directive are executed if +</pre></div> +</dd> +</dl> + +</dd> +<dt><span><code>$endif</code></span></dt> +<dd><p>This command, as seen in the previous example, terminates an +<code>$if</code> command. +</p> +</dd> +<dt><span><code>$else</code></span></dt> +<dd><p>Commands in this branch of the <code>$if</code> directive are executed if the test fails. -<P> - -<DT><CODE>$include</CODE> -<DD>This directive takes a single filename as an argument and reads commands +</p> +</dd> +<dt><span><code>$include</code></span></dt> +<dd><p>This directive takes a single filename as an argument and reads commands and bindings from that file. -For example, the following directive reads from <TT>`/etc/inputrc'</TT>: -<TABLE><tr><td> </td><td class=example><pre>$include /etc/inputrc -</pre></td></tr></table></DL> -<P> - -<A NAME="Sample Init File"></A> -<HR SIZE="6"> -<A NAME="SEC12"></A> -<TABLE CELLPADDING=1 CELLSPACING=1 BORDER=0> -<TR><TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT">[<A HREF="readline.html#SEC11"> < </A>]</TD> -<TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT">[<A HREF="readline.html#SEC13"> > </A>]</TD> -<TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT"> <TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT">[<A HREF="readline.html#SEC13"> << </A>]</TD> -<TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT">[<A HREF="readline.html#SEC9"> Up </A>]</TD> -<TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT">[<A HREF="readline.html#SEC13"> >> </A>]</TD> -<TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT"> <TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT"> <TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT"> <TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT"> <TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT">[<A HREF="readline.html#SEC_Top">Top</A>]</TD> -<TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT">[<A HREF="readline.html#SEC_Contents">Contents</A>]</TD> -<TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT">[<A HREF="readline.html#SEC52">Index</A>]</TD> -<TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT">[<A HREF="readline.html#SEC_About"> ? </A>]</TD> -</TR></TABLE> -<H3> 1.3.3 Sample Init File </H3> -<!--docid::SEC12::--> -<P> - -Here is an example of an <VAR>inputrc</VAR> file. This illustrates key +For example, the following directive reads from <samp>/etc/inputrc</samp>: +</p><div class="example"> +<pre class="example">$include /etc/inputrc +</pre></div> +</dd> +</dl> + +<hr> +</div> +<div class="subsection" id="Sample-Init-File"> +<div class="header"> +<p> +Previous: <a href="#Conditional-Init-Constructs" accesskey="p" rel="prev">Conditional Init Constructs</a>, Up: <a href="#Readline-Init-File" accesskey="u" rel="up">Readline Init File</a> [<a href="#SEC_Contents" title="Table of contents" rel="contents">Contents</a>][<a href="#Concept-Index" title="Index" rel="index">Index</a>]</p> +</div> +<span id="Sample-Init-File-1"></span><h4 class="subsection">1.3.3 Sample Init File</h4> + +<p>Here is an example of an <var>inputrc</var> file. This illustrates key binding, variable assignment, and conditional syntax. -</P><P> - -<TABLE><tr><td> </td><td class=example><pre># This file controls the behaviour of line input editing for +</p> +<div class="example"> +<pre class="example"># This file controls the behaviour of line input editing for # programs that use the GNU Readline library. Existing # programs include FTP, Bash, and GDB. # @@ -1291,31 +1283,31 @@ Meta-Control-h: backward-kill-word Text after the function name is ignored # # Arrow keys in keypad mode # -#"\M-OD": backward-char -#"\M-OC": forward-char -#"\M-OA": previous-history -#"\M-OB": next-history +#"\M-OD": backward-char +#"\M-OC": forward-char +#"\M-OA": previous-history +#"\M-OB": next-history # # Arrow keys in ANSI mode # -"\M-[D": backward-char -"\M-[C": forward-char -"\M-[A": previous-history -"\M-[B": next-history +"\M-[D": backward-char +"\M-[C": forward-char +"\M-[A": previous-history +"\M-[B": next-history # # Arrow keys in 8 bit keypad mode # -#"\M-\C-OD": backward-char -#"\M-\C-OC": forward-char -#"\M-\C-OA": previous-history -#"\M-\C-OB": next-history +#"\M-\C-OD": backward-char +#"\M-\C-OC": forward-char +#"\M-\C-OA": previous-history +#"\M-\C-OB": next-history # # Arrow keys in 8 bit ANSI mode # -#"\M-\C-[D": backward-char -#"\M-\C-[C": forward-char -#"\M-\C-[A": previous-history -#"\M-\C-[B": next-history +#"\M-\C-[D": backward-char +#"\M-\C-[C": forward-char +#"\M-\C-[A": previous-history +#"\M-\C-[B": next-history C-q: quoted-insert @@ -1327,20 +1319,20 @@ TAB: complete # Macros that are convenient for shell interaction $if Bash # edit the path -"\C-xp": "PATH=${PATH}\e\C-e\C-a\ef\C-f" +"\C-xp": "PATH=${PATH}\e\C-e\C-a\ef\C-f" # prepare to type a quoted word -- # insert open and close double quotes # and move to just after the open quote -"\C-x\"": "\"\"\C-b" +"\C-x\"": "\"\"\C-b" # insert a backslash (testing backslash escapes # in sequences and macros) -"\C-x\\": "\\" +"\C-x\\": "\\" # Quote the current or previous word -"\C-xq": "\eb\"\ef\"" +"\C-xq": "\eb\"\ef\"" # Add a binding to refresh the line, which is unbound -"\C-xr": redraw-current-line +"\C-xr": redraw-current-line # Edit variable on current line. -"\M-\C-v": "\C-a\C-k$\C-y\M-\C-e\C-a\C-y=" +"\M-\C-v": "\C-a\C-k$\C-y\M-\C-e\C-a\C-y=" $endif # use a visible bell if one is available @@ -1363,647 +1355,473 @@ set completion-query-items 150 # For FTP $if Ftp -"\C-xg": "get \M-?" -"\C-xt": "put \M-?" -"\M-.": yank-last-arg +"\C-xg": "get \M-?" +"\C-xt": "put \M-?" +"\M-.": yank-last-arg $endif -</pre></td></tr></table></P><P> - -<A NAME="Bindable Readline Commands"></A> -<HR SIZE="6"> -<A NAME="SEC13"></A> -<TABLE CELLPADDING=1 CELLSPACING=1 BORDER=0> -<TR><TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT">[<A HREF="readline.html#SEC12"> < </A>]</TD> -<TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT">[<A HREF="readline.html#SEC14"> > </A>]</TD> -<TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT"> <TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT">[<A HREF="readline.html#SEC22"> << </A>]</TD> -<TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT">[<A HREF="readline.html#SEC1"> Up </A>]</TD> -<TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT">[<A HREF="readline.html#SEC22"> >> </A>]</TD> -<TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT"> <TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT"> <TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT"> <TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT"> <TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT">[<A HREF="readline.html#SEC_Top">Top</A>]</TD> -<TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT">[<A HREF="readline.html#SEC_Contents">Contents</A>]</TD> -<TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT">[<A HREF="readline.html#SEC52">Index</A>]</TD> -<TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT">[<A HREF="readline.html#SEC_About"> ? </A>]</TD> -</TR></TABLE> -<H2> 1.4 Bindable Readline Commands </H2> -<!--docid::SEC13::--> -<P> - -<BLOCKQUOTE><TABLE BORDER=0 CELLSPACING=0> -<TR><TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="TOP"><A HREF="readline.html#SEC14">1.4.1 Commands For Moving</A></TD><TD> </TD><TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="TOP">Moving about the line.</TD></TR> -<TR><TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="TOP"><A HREF="readline.html#SEC15">1.4.2 Commands For Manipulating The History</A></TD><TD> </TD><TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="TOP">Getting at previous lines.</TD></TR> -<TR><TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="TOP"><A HREF="readline.html#SEC16">1.4.3 Commands For Changing Text</A></TD><TD> </TD><TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="TOP">Commands for changing text.</TD></TR> -<TR><TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="TOP"><A HREF="readline.html#SEC17">1.4.4 Killing And Yanking</A></TD><TD> </TD><TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="TOP">Commands for killing and yanking.</TD></TR> -<TR><TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="TOP"><A HREF="readline.html#SEC18">1.4.5 Specifying Numeric Arguments</A></TD><TD> </TD><TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="TOP">Specifying numeric arguments, repeat counts.</TD></TR> -<TR><TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="TOP"><A HREF="readline.html#SEC19">1.4.6 Letting Readline Type For You</A></TD><TD> </TD><TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="TOP">Getting Readline to do the typing for you.</TD></TR> -<TR><TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="TOP"><A HREF="readline.html#SEC20">1.4.7 Keyboard Macros</A></TD><TD> </TD><TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="TOP">Saving and re-executing typed characters</TD></TR> -<TR><TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="TOP"><A HREF="readline.html#SEC21">1.4.8 Some Miscellaneous Commands</A></TD><TD> </TD><TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="TOP">Other miscellaneous commands.</TD></TR> -</TABLE></BLOCKQUOTE> -<P> - -This section describes Readline commands that may be bound to key +</pre></div> + +<hr> +</div> +</div> +<div class="section" id="Bindable-Readline-Commands"> +<div class="header"> +<p> +Next: <a href="#Readline-vi-Mode" accesskey="n" rel="next">Readline vi Mode</a>, Previous: <a href="#Readline-Init-File" accesskey="p" rel="prev">Readline Init File</a>, Up: <a href="#Command-Line-Editing" accesskey="u" rel="up">Command Line Editing</a> [<a href="#SEC_Contents" title="Table of contents" rel="contents">Contents</a>][<a href="#Concept-Index" title="Index" rel="index">Index</a>]</p> +</div> +<span id="Bindable-Readline-Commands-1"></span><h3 class="section">1.4 Bindable Readline Commands</h3> + + +<p>This section describes Readline commands that may be bound to key sequences. Command names without an accompanying key sequence are unbound by default. -</P><P> - -In the following descriptions, <EM>point</EM> refers to the current cursor -position, and <EM>mark</EM> refers to a cursor position saved by the -<CODE>set-mark</CODE> command. -The text between the point and mark is referred to as the <EM>region</EM>. -</P><P> - -<A NAME="Commands For Moving"></A> -<HR SIZE="6"> -<A NAME="SEC14"></A> -<TABLE CELLPADDING=1 CELLSPACING=1 BORDER=0> -<TR><TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT">[<A HREF="readline.html#SEC13"> < </A>]</TD> -<TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT">[<A HREF="readline.html#SEC15"> > </A>]</TD> -<TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT"> <TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT">[<A HREF="readline.html#SEC22"> << </A>]</TD> -<TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT">[<A HREF="readline.html#SEC13"> Up </A>]</TD> -<TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT">[<A HREF="readline.html#SEC22"> >> </A>]</TD> -<TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT"> <TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT"> <TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT"> <TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT"> <TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT">[<A HREF="readline.html#SEC_Top">Top</A>]</TD> -<TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT">[<A HREF="readline.html#SEC_Contents">Contents</A>]</TD> -<TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT">[<A HREF="readline.html#SEC52">Index</A>]</TD> -<TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT">[<A HREF="readline.html#SEC_About"> ? </A>]</TD> -</TR></TABLE> -<H3> 1.4.1 Commands For Moving </H3> -<!--docid::SEC14::--> -<DL COMPACT> -<A NAME="IDX45"></A> -<DT><CODE>beginning-of-line (C-a)</CODE> -<DD><A NAME="IDX46"></A> -Move to the start of the current line. -<P> - -<A NAME="IDX47"></A> -<DT><CODE>end-of-line (C-e)</CODE> -<DD><A NAME="IDX48"></A> -Move to the end of the line. -<P> - -<A NAME="IDX49"></A> -<DT><CODE>forward-char (C-f)</CODE> -<DD><A NAME="IDX50"></A> -Move forward a character. -<P> - -<A NAME="IDX51"></A> -<DT><CODE>backward-char (C-b)</CODE> -<DD><A NAME="IDX52"></A> -Move back a character. -<P> - -<A NAME="IDX53"></A> -<DT><CODE>forward-word (M-f)</CODE> -<DD><A NAME="IDX54"></A> -Move forward to the end of the next word. +</p> +<p>In the following descriptions, <em>point</em> refers to the current cursor +position, and <em>mark</em> refers to a cursor position saved by the +<code>set-mark</code> command. +The text between the point and mark is referred to as the <em>region</em>. +</p> +<ul class="section-toc"> +<li><a href="#Commands-For-Moving" accesskey="1">Commands For Moving</a></li> +<li><a href="#Commands-For-History" accesskey="2">Commands For Manipulating The History</a></li> +<li><a href="#Commands-For-Text" accesskey="3">Commands For Changing Text</a></li> +<li><a href="#Commands-For-Killing" accesskey="4">Killing And Yanking</a></li> +<li><a href="#Numeric-Arguments" accesskey="5">Specifying Numeric Arguments</a></li> +<li><a href="#Commands-For-Completion" accesskey="6">Letting Readline Type For You</a></li> +<li><a href="#Keyboard-Macros" accesskey="7">Keyboard Macros</a></li> +<li><a href="#Miscellaneous-Commands" accesskey="8">Some Miscellaneous Commands</a></li> +</ul> +<hr> +<div class="subsection" id="Commands-For-Moving"> +<div class="header"> +<p> +Next: <a href="#Commands-For-History" accesskey="n" rel="next">Commands For Manipulating The History</a>, Up: <a href="#Bindable-Readline-Commands" accesskey="u" rel="up">Bindable Readline Commands</a> [<a href="#SEC_Contents" title="Table of contents" rel="contents">Contents</a>][<a href="#Concept-Index" title="Index" rel="index">Index</a>]</p> +</div> +<span id="Commands-For-Moving-1"></span><h4 class="subsection">1.4.1 Commands For Moving</h4> +<dl compact="compact"> +<dt id='index-beginning_002dof_002dline-_0028C_002da_0029'><span><code>beginning-of-line (C-a)</code><a href='#index-beginning_002dof_002dline-_0028C_002da_0029' class='copiable-anchor'> ¶</a></span></dt> +<dd><p>Move to the start of the current line. +</p> +</dd> +<dt id='index-end_002dof_002dline-_0028C_002de_0029'><span><code>end-of-line (C-e)</code><a href='#index-end_002dof_002dline-_0028C_002de_0029' class='copiable-anchor'> ¶</a></span></dt> +<dd><p>Move to the end of the line. +</p> +</dd> +<dt id='index-forward_002dchar-_0028C_002df_0029'><span><code>forward-char (C-f)</code><a href='#index-forward_002dchar-_0028C_002df_0029' class='copiable-anchor'> ¶</a></span></dt> +<dd><p>Move forward a character. +</p> +</dd> +<dt id='index-backward_002dchar-_0028C_002db_0029'><span><code>backward-char (C-b)</code><a href='#index-backward_002dchar-_0028C_002db_0029' class='copiable-anchor'> ¶</a></span></dt> +<dd><p>Move back a character. +</p> +</dd> +<dt id='index-forward_002dword-_0028M_002df_0029'><span><code>forward-word (M-f)</code><a href='#index-forward_002dword-_0028M_002df_0029' class='copiable-anchor'> ¶</a></span></dt> +<dd><p>Move forward to the end of the next word. Words are composed of letters and digits. -<P> - -<A NAME="IDX55"></A> -<DT><CODE>backward-word (M-b)</CODE> -<DD><A NAME="IDX56"></A> -Move back to the start of the current or previous word. +</p> +</dd> +<dt id='index-backward_002dword-_0028M_002db_0029'><span><code>backward-word (M-b)</code><a href='#index-backward_002dword-_0028M_002db_0029' class='copiable-anchor'> ¶</a></span></dt> +<dd><p>Move back to the start of the current or previous word. Words are composed of letters and digits. -<P> +</p> -<A NAME="IDX57"></A> -<DT><CODE>previous-screen-line ()</CODE> -<DD><A NAME="IDX58"></A> -Attempt to move point to the same physical screen column on the previous +</dd> +<dt id='index-previous_002dscreen_002dline-_0028_0029'><span><code>previous-screen-line ()</code><a href='#index-previous_002dscreen_002dline-_0028_0029' class='copiable-anchor'> ¶</a></span></dt> +<dd><p>Attempt to move point to the same physical screen column on the previous physical screen line. This will not have the desired effect if the current Readline line does not take up more than one physical line or if point is not greater than the length of the prompt plus the screen width. -<P> - -<A NAME="IDX59"></A> -<DT><CODE>next-screen-line ()</CODE> -<DD><A NAME="IDX60"></A> -Attempt to move point to the same physical screen column on the next +</p> +</dd> +<dt id='index-next_002dscreen_002dline-_0028_0029'><span><code>next-screen-line ()</code><a href='#index-next_002dscreen_002dline-_0028_0029' class='copiable-anchor'> ¶</a></span></dt> +<dd><p>Attempt to move point to the same physical screen column on the next physical screen line. This will not have the desired effect if the current Readline line does not take up more than one physical line or if the length of the current Readline line is not greater than the length of the prompt plus the screen width. -<P> - -<A NAME="IDX61"></A> -<DT><CODE>clear-display (M-C-l)</CODE> -<DD><A NAME="IDX62"></A> -Clear the screen and, if possible, the terminal's scrollback buffer, +</p> +</dd> +<dt id='index-clear_002ddisplay-_0028M_002dC_002dl_0029'><span><code>clear-display (M-C-l)</code><a href='#index-clear_002ddisplay-_0028M_002dC_002dl_0029' class='copiable-anchor'> ¶</a></span></dt> +<dd><p>Clear the screen and, if possible, the terminal’s scrollback buffer, then redraw the current line, leaving the current line at the top of the screen. -<P> - -<A NAME="IDX63"></A> -<DT><CODE>clear-screen (C-l)</CODE> -<DD><A NAME="IDX64"></A> -Clear the screen, +</p> +</dd> +<dt id='index-clear_002dscreen-_0028C_002dl_0029'><span><code>clear-screen (C-l)</code><a href='#index-clear_002dscreen-_0028C_002dl_0029' class='copiable-anchor'> ¶</a></span></dt> +<dd><p>Clear the screen, then redraw the current line, leaving the current line at the top of the screen. -<P> - -<A NAME="IDX65"></A> -<DT><CODE>redraw-current-line ()</CODE> -<DD><A NAME="IDX66"></A> -Refresh the current line. By default, this is unbound. -<P> - -</DL> -<P> - -<A NAME="Commands For History"></A> -<HR SIZE="6"> -<A NAME="SEC15"></A> -<TABLE CELLPADDING=1 CELLSPACING=1 BORDER=0> -<TR><TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT">[<A HREF="readline.html#SEC14"> < </A>]</TD> -<TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT">[<A HREF="readline.html#SEC16"> > </A>]</TD> -<TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT"> <TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT">[<A HREF="readline.html#SEC16"> << </A>]</TD> -<TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT">[<A HREF="readline.html#SEC13"> Up </A>]</TD> -<TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT">[<A HREF="readline.html#SEC22"> >> </A>]</TD> -<TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT"> <TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT"> <TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT"> <TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT"> <TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT">[<A HREF="readline.html#SEC_Top">Top</A>]</TD> -<TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT">[<A HREF="readline.html#SEC_Contents">Contents</A>]</TD> -<TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT">[<A HREF="readline.html#SEC52">Index</A>]</TD> -<TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT">[<A HREF="readline.html#SEC_About"> ? </A>]</TD> -</TR></TABLE> -<H3> 1.4.2 Commands For Manipulating The History </H3> -<!--docid::SEC15::--> -<P> - -<DL COMPACT> -<A NAME="IDX67"></A> -<DT><CODE>accept-line (Newline or Return)</CODE> -<DD><A NAME="IDX68"></A> -Accept the line regardless of where the cursor is. +</p> +</dd> +<dt id='index-redraw_002dcurrent_002dline-_0028_0029'><span><code>redraw-current-line ()</code><a href='#index-redraw_002dcurrent_002dline-_0028_0029' class='copiable-anchor'> ¶</a></span></dt> +<dd><p>Refresh the current line. By default, this is unbound. +</p> +</dd> +</dl> + +<hr> +</div> +<div class="subsection" id="Commands-For-History"> +<div class="header"> +<p> +Next: <a href="#Commands-For-Text" accesskey="n" rel="next">Commands For Changing Text</a>, Previous: <a href="#Commands-For-Moving" accesskey="p" rel="prev">Commands For Moving</a>, Up: <a href="#Bindable-Readline-Commands" accesskey="u" rel="up">Bindable Readline Commands</a> [<a href="#SEC_Contents" title="Table of contents" rel="contents">Contents</a>][<a href="#Concept-Index" title="Index" rel="index">Index</a>]</p> +</div> +<span id="Commands-For-Manipulating-The-History"></span><h4 class="subsection">1.4.2 Commands For Manipulating The History</h4> + +<dl compact="compact"> +<dt id='index-accept_002dline-_0028Newline-or-Return_0029'><span><code>accept-line (Newline or Return)</code><a href='#index-accept_002dline-_0028Newline-or-Return_0029' class='copiable-anchor'> ¶</a></span></dt> +<dd><p>Accept the line regardless of where the cursor is. If this line is non-empty, it may be added to the history list for future recall with -<CODE>add_history()</CODE>. +<code>add_history()</code>. If this line is a modified history line, the history line is restored to its original state. -<P> - -<A NAME="IDX69"></A> -<DT><CODE>previous-history (C-p)</CODE> -<DD><A NAME="IDX70"></A> -Move `back' through the history list, fetching the previous command. -<P> - -<A NAME="IDX71"></A> -<DT><CODE>next-history (C-n)</CODE> -<DD><A NAME="IDX72"></A> -Move `forward' through the history list, fetching the next command. -<P> - -<A NAME="IDX73"></A> -<DT><CODE>beginning-of-history (M-<)</CODE> -<DD><A NAME="IDX74"></A> -Move to the first line in the history. -<P> - -<A NAME="IDX75"></A> -<DT><CODE>end-of-history (M->)</CODE> -<DD><A NAME="IDX76"></A> -Move to the end of the input history, i.e., the line currently +</p> +</dd> +<dt id='index-previous_002dhistory-_0028C_002dp_0029'><span><code>previous-history (C-p)</code><a href='#index-previous_002dhistory-_0028C_002dp_0029' class='copiable-anchor'> ¶</a></span></dt> +<dd><p>Move ‘back’ through the history list, fetching the previous command. +</p> +</dd> +<dt id='index-next_002dhistory-_0028C_002dn_0029'><span><code>next-history (C-n)</code><a href='#index-next_002dhistory-_0028C_002dn_0029' class='copiable-anchor'> ¶</a></span></dt> +<dd><p>Move ‘forward’ through the history list, fetching the next command. +</p> +</dd> +<dt id='index-beginning_002dof_002dhistory-_0028M_002d_003c_0029'><span><code>beginning-of-history (M-<)</code><a href='#index-beginning_002dof_002dhistory-_0028M_002d_003c_0029' class='copiable-anchor'> ¶</a></span></dt> +<dd><p>Move to the first line in the history. +</p> +</dd> +<dt id='index-end_002dof_002dhistory-_0028M_002d_003e_0029'><span><code>end-of-history (M->)</code><a href='#index-end_002dof_002dhistory-_0028M_002d_003e_0029' class='copiable-anchor'> ¶</a></span></dt> +<dd><p>Move to the end of the input history, i.e., the line currently being entered. -<P> - -<A NAME="IDX77"></A> -<DT><CODE>reverse-search-history (C-r)</CODE> -<DD><A NAME="IDX78"></A> -Search backward starting at the current line and moving `up' through +</p> +</dd> +<dt id='index-reverse_002dsearch_002dhistory-_0028C_002dr_0029'><span><code>reverse-search-history (C-r)</code><a href='#index-reverse_002dsearch_002dhistory-_0028C_002dr_0029' class='copiable-anchor'> ¶</a></span></dt> +<dd><p>Search backward starting at the current line and moving ‘up’ through the history as necessary. This is an incremental search. This command sets the region to the matched text and activates the mark. -<P> - -<A NAME="IDX79"></A> -<DT><CODE>forward-search-history (C-s)</CODE> -<DD><A NAME="IDX80"></A> -Search forward starting at the current line and moving `down' through +</p> +</dd> +<dt id='index-forward_002dsearch_002dhistory-_0028C_002ds_0029'><span><code>forward-search-history (C-s)</code><a href='#index-forward_002dsearch_002dhistory-_0028C_002ds_0029' class='copiable-anchor'> ¶</a></span></dt> +<dd><p>Search forward starting at the current line and moving ‘down’ through the history as necessary. This is an incremental search. This command sets the region to the matched text and activates the mark. -<P> - -<A NAME="IDX81"></A> -<DT><CODE>non-incremental-reverse-search-history (M-p)</CODE> -<DD><A NAME="IDX82"></A> -Search backward starting at the current line and moving `up' +</p> +</dd> +<dt id='index-non_002dincremental_002dreverse_002dsearch_002dhistory-_0028M_002dp_0029'><span><code>non-incremental-reverse-search-history (M-p)</code><a href='#index-non_002dincremental_002dreverse_002dsearch_002dhistory-_0028M_002dp_0029' class='copiable-anchor'> ¶</a></span></dt> +<dd><p>Search backward starting at the current line and moving ‘up’ through the history as necessary using a non-incremental search for a string supplied by the user. The search string may match anywhere in a history line. -<P> - -<A NAME="IDX83"></A> -<DT><CODE>non-incremental-forward-search-history (M-n)</CODE> -<DD><A NAME="IDX84"></A> -Search forward starting at the current line and moving `down' +</p> +</dd> +<dt id='index-non_002dincremental_002dforward_002dsearch_002dhistory-_0028M_002dn_0029'><span><code>non-incremental-forward-search-history (M-n)</code><a href='#index-non_002dincremental_002dforward_002dsearch_002dhistory-_0028M_002dn_0029' class='copiable-anchor'> ¶</a></span></dt> +<dd><p>Search forward starting at the current line and moving ‘down’ through the history as necessary using a non-incremental search for a string supplied by the user. The search string may match anywhere in a history line. -<P> - -<A NAME="IDX85"></A> -<DT><CODE>history-search-forward ()</CODE> -<DD><A NAME="IDX86"></A> -Search forward through the history for the string of characters +</p> +</dd> +<dt id='index-history_002dsearch_002dforward-_0028_0029'><span><code>history-search-forward ()</code><a href='#index-history_002dsearch_002dforward-_0028_0029' class='copiable-anchor'> ¶</a></span></dt> +<dd><p>Search forward through the history for the string of characters between the start of the current line and the point. The search string must match at the beginning of a history line. This is a non-incremental search. By default, this command is unbound. -<P> - -<A NAME="IDX87"></A> -<DT><CODE>history-search-backward ()</CODE> -<DD><A NAME="IDX88"></A> -Search backward through the history for the string of characters +</p> +</dd> +<dt id='index-history_002dsearch_002dbackward-_0028_0029'><span><code>history-search-backward ()</code><a href='#index-history_002dsearch_002dbackward-_0028_0029' class='copiable-anchor'> ¶</a></span></dt> +<dd><p>Search backward through the history for the string of characters between the start of the current line and the point. The search string must match at the beginning of a history line. This is a non-incremental search. By default, this command is unbound. -<P> - -<A NAME="IDX89"></A> -<DT><CODE>history-substring-search-forward ()</CODE> -<DD><A NAME="IDX90"></A> -Search forward through the history for the string of characters +</p> +</dd> +<dt id='index-history_002dsubstring_002dsearch_002dforward-_0028_0029'><span><code>history-substring-search-forward ()</code><a href='#index-history_002dsubstring_002dsearch_002dforward-_0028_0029' class='copiable-anchor'> ¶</a></span></dt> +<dd><p>Search forward through the history for the string of characters between the start of the current line and the point. The search string may match anywhere in a history line. This is a non-incremental search. By default, this command is unbound. -<P> - -<A NAME="IDX91"></A> -<DT><CODE>history-substring-search-backward ()</CODE> -<DD><A NAME="IDX92"></A> -Search backward through the history for the string of characters +</p> +</dd> +<dt id='index-history_002dsubstring_002dsearch_002dbackward-_0028_0029'><span><code>history-substring-search-backward ()</code><a href='#index-history_002dsubstring_002dsearch_002dbackward-_0028_0029' class='copiable-anchor'> ¶</a></span></dt> +<dd><p>Search backward through the history for the string of characters between the start of the current line and the point. The search string may match anywhere in a history line. This is a non-incremental search. By default, this command is unbound. -<P> - -<A NAME="IDX93"></A> -<DT><CODE>yank-nth-arg (M-C-y)</CODE> -<DD><A NAME="IDX94"></A> -Insert the first argument to the previous command (usually +</p> +</dd> +<dt id='index-yank_002dnth_002darg-_0028M_002dC_002dy_0029'><span><code>yank-nth-arg (M-C-y)</code><a href='#index-yank_002dnth_002darg-_0028M_002dC_002dy_0029' class='copiable-anchor'> ¶</a></span></dt> +<dd><p>Insert the first argument to the previous command (usually the second word on the previous line) at point. -With an argument <VAR>n</VAR>, -insert the <VAR>n</VAR>th word from the previous command (the words +With an argument <var>n</var>, +insert the <var>n</var>th word from the previous command (the words in the previous command begin with word 0). A negative argument -inserts the <VAR>n</VAR>th word from the end of the previous command. -Once the argument <VAR>n</VAR> is computed, the argument is extracted -as if the <SAMP>`!<VAR>n</VAR>'</SAMP> history expansion had been specified. -<P> - -<A NAME="IDX95"></A> -<DT><CODE>yank-last-arg (M-. or M-_)</CODE> -<DD><A NAME="IDX96"></A> -Insert last argument to the previous command (the last word of the +inserts the <var>n</var>th word from the end of the previous command. +Once the argument <var>n</var> is computed, the argument is extracted +as if the ‘<samp>!<var>n</var></samp>’ history expansion had been specified. +</p> +</dd> +<dt id='index-yank_002dlast_002darg-_0028M_002d_002e-or-M_002d_005f_0029'><span><code>yank-last-arg (M-. or M-_)</code><a href='#index-yank_002dlast_002darg-_0028M_002d_002e-or-M_002d_005f_0029' class='copiable-anchor'> ¶</a></span></dt> +<dd><p>Insert last argument to the previous command (the last word of the previous history entry). -With a numeric argument, behave exactly like <CODE>yank-nth-arg</CODE>. -Successive calls to <CODE>yank-last-arg</CODE> move back through the history +With a numeric argument, behave exactly like <code>yank-nth-arg</code>. +Successive calls to <code>yank-last-arg</code> move back through the history list, inserting the last word (or the word specified by the argument to the first call) of each line in turn. Any numeric argument supplied to these successive calls determines the direction to move through the history. A negative argument switches the direction through the history (back or forward). The history expansion facilities are used to extract the last argument, -as if the <SAMP>`!$'</SAMP> history expansion had been specified. -<P> - -<A NAME="IDX97"></A> -<DT><CODE>operate-and-get-next (C-o)</CODE> -<DD><A NAME="IDX98"></A> -Accept the current line for return to the calling application as if a +as if the ‘<samp>!$</samp>’ history expansion had been specified. +</p> +</dd> +<dt id='index-operate_002dand_002dget_002dnext-_0028C_002do_0029'><span><code>operate-and-get-next (C-o)</code><a href='#index-operate_002dand_002dget_002dnext-_0028C_002do_0029' class='copiable-anchor'> ¶</a></span></dt> +<dd><p>Accept the current line for return to the calling application as if a newline had been entered, and fetch the next line relative to the current line from the history for editing. A numeric argument, if supplied, specifies the history entry to use instead of the current line. -<P> - -</DL> -<P> - -<A NAME="Commands For Text"></A> -<HR SIZE="6"> -<A NAME="SEC16"></A> -<TABLE CELLPADDING=1 CELLSPACING=1 BORDER=0> -<TR><TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT">[<A HREF="readline.html#SEC15"> < </A>]</TD> -<TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT">[<A HREF="readline.html#SEC17"> > </A>]</TD> -<TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT"> <TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT">[<A HREF="readline.html#SEC17"> << </A>]</TD> -<TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT">[<A HREF="readline.html#SEC13"> Up </A>]</TD> -<TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT">[<A HREF="readline.html#SEC22"> >> </A>]</TD> -<TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT"> <TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT"> <TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT"> <TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT"> <TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT">[<A HREF="readline.html#SEC_Top">Top</A>]</TD> -<TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT">[<A HREF="readline.html#SEC_Contents">Contents</A>]</TD> -<TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT">[<A HREF="readline.html#SEC52">Index</A>]</TD> -<TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT">[<A HREF="readline.html#SEC_About"> ? </A>]</TD> -</TR></TABLE> -<H3> 1.4.3 Commands For Changing Text </H3> -<!--docid::SEC16::--> -<P> - -<DL COMPACT> - -<A NAME="IDX99"></A> -<DT><CODE><I>end-of-file</I> (usually C-d)</CODE> -<DD><A NAME="IDX100"></A> -The character indicating end-of-file as set, for example, by -<CODE>stty</CODE>. If this character is read when there are no characters +</p> +</dd> +<dt id='index-fetch_002dhistory-_0028_0029'><span><code>fetch-history ()</code><a href='#index-fetch_002dhistory-_0028_0029' class='copiable-anchor'> ¶</a></span></dt> +<dd><p>With a numeric argument, fetch that entry from the history list +and make it the current line. +Without an argument, move back to the first entry in the history list. +</p> +</dd> +</dl> + +<hr> +</div> +<div class="subsection" id="Commands-For-Text"> +<div class="header"> +<p> +Next: <a href="#Commands-For-Killing" accesskey="n" rel="next">Killing And Yanking</a>, Previous: <a href="#Commands-For-History" accesskey="p" rel="prev">Commands For Manipulating The History</a>, Up: <a href="#Bindable-Readline-Commands" accesskey="u" rel="up">Bindable Readline Commands</a> [<a href="#SEC_Contents" title="Table of contents" rel="contents">Contents</a>][<a href="#Concept-Index" title="Index" rel="index">Index</a>]</p> +</div> +<span id="Commands-For-Changing-Text"></span><h4 class="subsection">1.4.3 Commands For Changing Text</h4> + +<dl compact="compact"> +<dt id='index-end_002dof_002dfile-_0028usually-C_002dd_0029'><span><code><i>end-of-file</i> (usually C-d)</code><a href='#index-end_002dof_002dfile-_0028usually-C_002dd_0029' class='copiable-anchor'> ¶</a></span></dt> +<dd><p>The character indicating end-of-file as set, for example, by +<code>stty</code>. If this character is read when there are no characters on the line, and point is at the beginning of the line, Readline -interprets it as the end of input and returns EOF. -<P> - -<A NAME="IDX101"></A> -<DT><CODE>delete-char (C-d)</CODE> -<DD><A NAME="IDX102"></A> -Delete the character at point. If this function is bound to the -same character as the tty EOF character, as <KBD>C-d</KBD> +interprets it as the end of input and returns <small>EOF</small>. +</p> +</dd> +<dt id='index-delete_002dchar-_0028C_002dd_0029'><span><code>delete-char (C-d)</code><a href='#index-delete_002dchar-_0028C_002dd_0029' class='copiable-anchor'> ¶</a></span></dt> +<dd><p>Delete the character at point. If this function is bound to the +same character as the tty <small>EOF</small> character, as <kbd>C-d</kbd> commonly is, see above for the effects. -<P> - -<A NAME="IDX103"></A> -<DT><CODE>backward-delete-char (Rubout)</CODE> -<DD><A NAME="IDX104"></A> -Delete the character behind the cursor. A numeric argument means +</p> +</dd> +<dt id='index-backward_002ddelete_002dchar-_0028Rubout_0029'><span><code>backward-delete-char (Rubout)</code><a href='#index-backward_002ddelete_002dchar-_0028Rubout_0029' class='copiable-anchor'> ¶</a></span></dt> +<dd><p>Delete the character behind the cursor. A numeric argument means to kill the characters instead of deleting them. -<P> - -<A NAME="IDX105"></A> -<DT><CODE>forward-backward-delete-char ()</CODE> -<DD><A NAME="IDX106"></A> -Delete the character under the cursor, unless the cursor is at the +</p> +</dd> +<dt id='index-forward_002dbackward_002ddelete_002dchar-_0028_0029'><span><code>forward-backward-delete-char ()</code><a href='#index-forward_002dbackward_002ddelete_002dchar-_0028_0029' class='copiable-anchor'> ¶</a></span></dt> +<dd><p>Delete the character under the cursor, unless the cursor is at the end of the line, in which case the character behind the cursor is deleted. By default, this is not bound to a key. -<P> - -<A NAME="IDX107"></A> -<DT><CODE>quoted-insert (C-q or C-v)</CODE> -<DD><A NAME="IDX108"></A> -Add the next character typed to the line verbatim. This is -how to insert key sequences like <KBD>C-q</KBD>, for example. -<P> - -<A NAME="IDX109"></A> -<DT><CODE>tab-insert (M-<KBD>TAB</KBD>)</CODE> -<DD><A NAME="IDX110"></A> -Insert a tab character. -<P> - -<A NAME="IDX111"></A> -<DT><CODE>self-insert (a, b, A, 1, !, <small>...</small>)</CODE> -<DD><A NAME="IDX112"></A> -Insert yourself. -<P> - -<A NAME="IDX113"></A> -<DT><CODE>bracketed-paste-begin ()</CODE> -<DD><A NAME="IDX114"></A> -This function is intended to be bound to the "bracketed paste" escape +</p> +</dd> +<dt id='index-quoted_002dinsert-_0028C_002dq-or-C_002dv_0029'><span><code>quoted-insert (C-q or C-v)</code><a href='#index-quoted_002dinsert-_0028C_002dq-or-C_002dv_0029' class='copiable-anchor'> ¶</a></span></dt> +<dd><p>Add the next character typed to the line verbatim. This is +how to insert key sequences like <kbd>C-q</kbd>, for example. +</p> +</dd> +<dt id='index-tab_002dinsert-_0028M_002dTAB_0029'><span><code>tab-insert (M-<span class="key">TAB</span>)</code><a href='#index-tab_002dinsert-_0028M_002dTAB_0029' class='copiable-anchor'> ¶</a></span></dt> +<dd><p>Insert a tab character. +</p> +</dd> +<dt id='index-self_002dinsert-_0028a_002c-b_002c-A_002c-1_002c-_0021_002c-_2026_0029'><span><code>self-insert (a, b, A, 1, !, …)</code><a href='#index-self_002dinsert-_0028a_002c-b_002c-A_002c-1_002c-_0021_002c-_2026_0029' class='copiable-anchor'> ¶</a></span></dt> +<dd><p>Insert yourself. +</p> +</dd> +<dt id='index-bracketed_002dpaste_002dbegin-_0028_0029'><span><code>bracketed-paste-begin ()</code><a href='#index-bracketed_002dpaste_002dbegin-_0028_0029' class='copiable-anchor'> ¶</a></span></dt> +<dd><p>This function is intended to be bound to the "bracketed paste" escape sequence sent by some terminals, and such a binding is assigned by default. It allows Readline to insert the pasted text as a single unit without treating each character as if it had been read from the keyboard. The characters -are inserted as if each one was bound to <CODE>self-insert</CODE> instead of +are inserted as if each one was bound to <code>self-insert</code> instead of executing any editing commands. -<P> - -Bracketed paste sets the region (the characters between point and the mark) -to the inserted text. It uses the concept of an <EM>active mark</EM>: when the -mark is active, Readline redisplay uses the terminal's standout mode to +</p> +<p>Bracketed paste sets the region (the characters between point and the mark) +to the inserted text. It uses the concept of an <em>active mark</em>: when the +mark is active, Readline redisplay uses the terminal’s standout mode to denote the region. -</P><P> - -<A NAME="IDX115"></A> -<DT><CODE>transpose-chars (C-t)</CODE> -<DD><A NAME="IDX116"></A> -Drag the character before the cursor forward over +</p> +</dd> +<dt id='index-transpose_002dchars-_0028C_002dt_0029'><span><code>transpose-chars (C-t)</code><a href='#index-transpose_002dchars-_0028C_002dt_0029' class='copiable-anchor'> ¶</a></span></dt> +<dd><p>Drag the character before the cursor forward over the character at the cursor, moving the cursor forward as well. If the insertion point is at the end of the line, then this transposes the last two characters of the line. Negative arguments have no effect. -<P> - -<A NAME="IDX117"></A> -<DT><CODE>transpose-words (M-t)</CODE> -<DD><A NAME="IDX118"></A> -Drag the word before point past the word after point, +</p> +</dd> +<dt id='index-transpose_002dwords-_0028M_002dt_0029'><span><code>transpose-words (M-t)</code><a href='#index-transpose_002dwords-_0028M_002dt_0029' class='copiable-anchor'> ¶</a></span></dt> +<dd><p>Drag the word before point past the word after point, moving point past that word as well. If the insertion point is at the end of the line, this transposes the last two words on the line. -<P> - -<A NAME="IDX119"></A> -<DT><CODE>upcase-word (M-u)</CODE> -<DD><A NAME="IDX120"></A> -Uppercase the current (or following) word. With a negative argument, +</p> +</dd> +<dt id='index-upcase_002dword-_0028M_002du_0029'><span><code>upcase-word (M-u)</code><a href='#index-upcase_002dword-_0028M_002du_0029' class='copiable-anchor'> ¶</a></span></dt> +<dd><p>Uppercase the current (or following) word. With a negative argument, uppercase the previous word, but do not move the cursor. -<P> - -<A NAME="IDX121"></A> -<DT><CODE>downcase-word (M-l)</CODE> -<DD><A NAME="IDX122"></A> -Lowercase the current (or following) word. With a negative argument, +</p> +</dd> +<dt id='index-downcase_002dword-_0028M_002dl_0029'><span><code>downcase-word (M-l)</code><a href='#index-downcase_002dword-_0028M_002dl_0029' class='copiable-anchor'> ¶</a></span></dt> +<dd><p>Lowercase the current (or following) word. With a negative argument, lowercase the previous word, but do not move the cursor. -<P> - -<A NAME="IDX123"></A> -<DT><CODE>capitalize-word (M-c)</CODE> -<DD><A NAME="IDX124"></A> -Capitalize the current (or following) word. With a negative argument, +</p> +</dd> +<dt id='index-capitalize_002dword-_0028M_002dc_0029'><span><code>capitalize-word (M-c)</code><a href='#index-capitalize_002dword-_0028M_002dc_0029' class='copiable-anchor'> ¶</a></span></dt> +<dd><p>Capitalize the current (or following) word. With a negative argument, capitalize the previous word, but do not move the cursor. -<P> - -<A NAME="IDX125"></A> -<DT><CODE>overwrite-mode ()</CODE> -<DD><A NAME="IDX126"></A> -Toggle overwrite mode. With an explicit positive numeric argument, +</p> +</dd> +<dt id='index-overwrite_002dmode-_0028_0029'><span><code>overwrite-mode ()</code><a href='#index-overwrite_002dmode-_0028_0029' class='copiable-anchor'> ¶</a></span></dt> +<dd><p>Toggle overwrite mode. With an explicit positive numeric argument, switches to overwrite mode. With an explicit non-positive numeric argument, switches to insert mode. This command affects only -<CODE>emacs</CODE> mode; <CODE>vi</CODE> mode does overwrite differently. -Each call to <CODE>readline()</CODE> starts in insert mode. -<P> - -In overwrite mode, characters bound to <CODE>self-insert</CODE> replace +<code>emacs</code> mode; <code>vi</code> mode does overwrite differently. +Each call to <code>readline()</code> starts in insert mode. +</p> +<p>In overwrite mode, characters bound to <code>self-insert</code> replace the text at point rather than pushing the text to the right. -Characters bound to <CODE>backward-delete-char</CODE> replace the character +Characters bound to <code>backward-delete-char</code> replace the character before point with a space. -</P><P> - -By default, this command is unbound. -</P><P> - -</DL> -<P> - -<A NAME="Commands For Killing"></A> -<HR SIZE="6"> -<A NAME="SEC17"></A> -<TABLE CELLPADDING=1 CELLSPACING=1 BORDER=0> -<TR><TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT">[<A HREF="readline.html#SEC16"> < </A>]</TD> -<TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT">[<A HREF="readline.html#SEC18"> > </A>]</TD> -<TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT"> <TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT">[<A HREF="readline.html#SEC18"> << </A>]</TD> -<TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT">[<A HREF="readline.html#SEC13"> Up </A>]</TD> -<TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT">[<A HREF="readline.html#SEC22"> >> </A>]</TD> -<TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT"> <TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT"> <TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT"> <TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT"> <TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT">[<A HREF="readline.html#SEC_Top">Top</A>]</TD> -<TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT">[<A HREF="readline.html#SEC_Contents">Contents</A>]</TD> -<TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT">[<A HREF="readline.html#SEC52">Index</A>]</TD> -<TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT">[<A HREF="readline.html#SEC_About"> ? </A>]</TD> -</TR></TABLE> -<H3> 1.4.4 Killing And Yanking </H3> -<!--docid::SEC17::--> -<P> - -<DL COMPACT> - -<A NAME="IDX127"></A> -<DT><CODE>kill-line (C-k)</CODE> -<DD><A NAME="IDX128"></A> -Kill the text from point to the end of the line. +</p> +<p>By default, this command is unbound. +</p> +</dd> +</dl> + +<hr> +</div> +<div class="subsection" id="Commands-For-Killing"> +<div class="header"> +<p> +Next: <a href="#Numeric-Arguments" accesskey="n" rel="next">Specifying Numeric Arguments</a>, Previous: <a href="#Commands-For-Text" accesskey="p" rel="prev">Commands For Changing Text</a>, Up: <a href="#Bindable-Readline-Commands" accesskey="u" rel="up">Bindable Readline Commands</a> [<a href="#SEC_Contents" title="Table of contents" rel="contents">Contents</a>][<a href="#Concept-Index" title="Index" rel="index">Index</a>]</p> +</div> +<span id="Killing-And-Yanking"></span><h4 class="subsection">1.4.4 Killing And Yanking</h4> + +<dl compact="compact"> +<dt id='index-kill_002dline-_0028C_002dk_0029'><span><code>kill-line (C-k)</code><a href='#index-kill_002dline-_0028C_002dk_0029' class='copiable-anchor'> ¶</a></span></dt> +<dd><p>Kill the text from point to the end of the line. With a negative numeric argument, kill backward from the cursor to the beginning of the current line. -<P> - -<A NAME="IDX129"></A> -<DT><CODE>backward-kill-line (C-x Rubout)</CODE> -<DD><A NAME="IDX130"></A> -Kill backward from the cursor to the beginning of the current line. +</p> +</dd> +<dt id='index-backward_002dkill_002dline-_0028C_002dx-Rubout_0029'><span><code>backward-kill-line (C-x Rubout)</code><a href='#index-backward_002dkill_002dline-_0028C_002dx-Rubout_0029' class='copiable-anchor'> ¶</a></span></dt> +<dd><p>Kill backward from the cursor to the beginning of the current line. With a negative numeric argument, kill forward from the cursor to the end of the current line. -<P> - -<A NAME="IDX131"></A> -<DT><CODE>unix-line-discard (C-u)</CODE> -<DD><A NAME="IDX132"></A> -Kill backward from the cursor to the beginning of the current line. -<P> - -<A NAME="IDX133"></A> -<DT><CODE>kill-whole-line ()</CODE> -<DD><A NAME="IDX134"></A> -Kill all characters on the current line, no matter where point is. +</p> +</dd> +<dt id='index-unix_002dline_002ddiscard-_0028C_002du_0029'><span><code>unix-line-discard (C-u)</code><a href='#index-unix_002dline_002ddiscard-_0028C_002du_0029' class='copiable-anchor'> ¶</a></span></dt> +<dd><p>Kill backward from the cursor to the beginning of the current line. +</p> +</dd> +<dt id='index-kill_002dwhole_002dline-_0028_0029'><span><code>kill-whole-line ()</code><a href='#index-kill_002dwhole_002dline-_0028_0029' class='copiable-anchor'> ¶</a></span></dt> +<dd><p>Kill all characters on the current line, no matter where point is. By default, this is unbound. -<P> - -<A NAME="IDX135"></A> -<DT><CODE>kill-word (M-d)</CODE> -<DD><A NAME="IDX136"></A> -Kill from point to the end of the current word, or if between +</p> +</dd> +<dt id='index-kill_002dword-_0028M_002dd_0029'><span><code>kill-word (M-d)</code><a href='#index-kill_002dword-_0028M_002dd_0029' class='copiable-anchor'> ¶</a></span></dt> +<dd><p>Kill from point to the end of the current word, or if between words, to the end of the next word. -Word boundaries are the same as <CODE>forward-word</CODE>. -<P> - -<A NAME="IDX137"></A> -<DT><CODE>backward-kill-word (M-<KBD>DEL</KBD>)</CODE> -<DD><A NAME="IDX138"></A> -Kill the word behind point. -Word boundaries are the same as <CODE>backward-word</CODE>. -<P> - -<A NAME="IDX139"></A> -<DT><CODE>shell-transpose-words (M-C-t)</CODE> -<DD><A NAME="IDX140"></A> -Drag the word before point past the word after point, +Word boundaries are the same as <code>forward-word</code>. +</p> +</dd> +<dt id='index-backward_002dkill_002dword-_0028M_002dDEL_0029'><span><code>backward-kill-word (M-<span class="key">DEL</span>)</code><a href='#index-backward_002dkill_002dword-_0028M_002dDEL_0029' class='copiable-anchor'> ¶</a></span></dt> +<dd><p>Kill the word behind point. +Word boundaries are the same as <code>backward-word</code>. +</p> + +</dd> +<dt id='index-shell_002dtranspose_002dwords-_0028M_002dC_002dt_0029'><span><code>shell-transpose-words (M-C-t)</code><a href='#index-shell_002dtranspose_002dwords-_0028M_002dC_002dt_0029' class='copiable-anchor'> ¶</a></span></dt> +<dd><p>Drag the word before point past the word after point, moving point past that word as well. If the insertion point is at the end of the line, this transposes the last two words on the line. -Word boundaries are the same as <CODE>shell-forward-word</CODE> and -<CODE>shell-backward-word</CODE>. -<P> - -<A NAME="IDX141"></A> -<DT><CODE>unix-word-rubout (C-w)</CODE> -<DD><A NAME="IDX142"></A> -Kill the word behind point, using white space as a word boundary. +Word boundaries are the same as <code>shell-forward-word</code> and +<code>shell-backward-word</code>. +</p> +</dd> +<dt id='index-unix_002dword_002drubout-_0028C_002dw_0029'><span><code>unix-word-rubout (C-w)</code><a href='#index-unix_002dword_002drubout-_0028C_002dw_0029' class='copiable-anchor'> ¶</a></span></dt> +<dd><p>Kill the word behind point, using white space as a word boundary. The killed text is saved on the kill-ring. -<P> - -<A NAME="IDX143"></A> -<DT><CODE>unix-filename-rubout ()</CODE> -<DD><A NAME="IDX144"></A> -Kill the word behind point, using white space and the slash character +</p> +</dd> +<dt id='index-unix_002dfilename_002drubout-_0028_0029'><span><code>unix-filename-rubout ()</code><a href='#index-unix_002dfilename_002drubout-_0028_0029' class='copiable-anchor'> ¶</a></span></dt> +<dd><p>Kill the word behind point, using white space and the slash character as the word boundaries. The killed text is saved on the kill-ring. -<P> - -<A NAME="IDX145"></A> -<DT><CODE>delete-horizontal-space ()</CODE> -<DD><A NAME="IDX146"></A> -Delete all spaces and tabs around point. By default, this is unbound. -<P> - -<A NAME="IDX147"></A> -<DT><CODE>kill-region ()</CODE> -<DD><A NAME="IDX148"></A> -Kill the text in the current region. +</p> +</dd> +<dt id='index-delete_002dhorizontal_002dspace-_0028_0029'><span><code>delete-horizontal-space ()</code><a href='#index-delete_002dhorizontal_002dspace-_0028_0029' class='copiable-anchor'> ¶</a></span></dt> +<dd><p>Delete all spaces and tabs around point. By default, this is unbound. +</p> +</dd> +<dt id='index-kill_002dregion-_0028_0029'><span><code>kill-region ()</code><a href='#index-kill_002dregion-_0028_0029' class='copiable-anchor'> ¶</a></span></dt> +<dd><p>Kill the text in the current region. By default, this command is unbound. -<P> - -<A NAME="IDX149"></A> -<DT><CODE>copy-region-as-kill ()</CODE> -<DD><A NAME="IDX150"></A> -Copy the text in the region to the kill buffer, so it can be yanked +</p> +</dd> +<dt id='index-copy_002dregion_002das_002dkill-_0028_0029'><span><code>copy-region-as-kill ()</code><a href='#index-copy_002dregion_002das_002dkill-_0028_0029' class='copiable-anchor'> ¶</a></span></dt> +<dd><p>Copy the text in the region to the kill buffer, so it can be yanked right away. By default, this command is unbound. -<P> - -<A NAME="IDX151"></A> -<DT><CODE>copy-backward-word ()</CODE> -<DD><A NAME="IDX152"></A> -Copy the word before point to the kill buffer. -The word boundaries are the same as <CODE>backward-word</CODE>. +</p> +</dd> +<dt id='index-copy_002dbackward_002dword-_0028_0029'><span><code>copy-backward-word ()</code><a href='#index-copy_002dbackward_002dword-_0028_0029' class='copiable-anchor'> ¶</a></span></dt> +<dd><p>Copy the word before point to the kill buffer. +The word boundaries are the same as <code>backward-word</code>. By default, this command is unbound. -<P> - -<A NAME="IDX153"></A> -<DT><CODE>copy-forward-word ()</CODE> -<DD><A NAME="IDX154"></A> -Copy the word following point to the kill buffer. -The word boundaries are the same as <CODE>forward-word</CODE>. +</p> +</dd> +<dt id='index-copy_002dforward_002dword-_0028_0029'><span><code>copy-forward-word ()</code><a href='#index-copy_002dforward_002dword-_0028_0029' class='copiable-anchor'> ¶</a></span></dt> +<dd><p>Copy the word following point to the kill buffer. +The word boundaries are the same as <code>forward-word</code>. By default, this command is unbound. -<P> - -<A NAME="IDX155"></A> -<DT><CODE>yank (C-y)</CODE> -<DD><A NAME="IDX156"></A> -Yank the top of the kill ring into the buffer at point. -<P> - -<A NAME="IDX157"></A> -<DT><CODE>yank-pop (M-y)</CODE> -<DD><A NAME="IDX158"></A> -Rotate the kill-ring, and yank the new top. You can only do this if -the prior command is <CODE>yank</CODE> or <CODE>yank-pop</CODE>. -</DL> -<P> - -<A NAME="Numeric Arguments"></A> -<HR SIZE="6"> -<A NAME="SEC18"></A> -<TABLE CELLPADDING=1 CELLSPACING=1 BORDER=0> -<TR><TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT">[<A HREF="readline.html#SEC17"> < </A>]</TD> -<TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT">[<A HREF="readline.html#SEC19"> > </A>]</TD> -<TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT"> <TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT">[<A HREF="readline.html#SEC19"> << </A>]</TD> -<TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT">[<A HREF="readline.html#SEC13"> Up </A>]</TD> -<TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT">[<A HREF="readline.html#SEC22"> >> </A>]</TD> -<TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT"> <TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT"> <TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT"> <TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT"> <TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT">[<A HREF="readline.html#SEC_Top">Top</A>]</TD> -<TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT">[<A HREF="readline.html#SEC_Contents">Contents</A>]</TD> -<TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT">[<A HREF="readline.html#SEC52">Index</A>]</TD> -<TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT">[<A HREF="readline.html#SEC_About"> ? </A>]</TD> -</TR></TABLE> -<H3> 1.4.5 Specifying Numeric Arguments </H3> -<!--docid::SEC18::--> -<DL COMPACT> - -<A NAME="IDX159"></A> -<DT><CODE>digit-argument (<KBD>M-0</KBD>, <KBD>M-1</KBD>, <small>...</small> <KBD>M--</KBD>)</CODE> -<DD><A NAME="IDX160"></A> -Add this digit to the argument already accumulating, or start a new -argument. <KBD>M--</KBD> starts a negative argument. -<P> - -<A NAME="IDX161"></A> -<DT><CODE>universal-argument ()</CODE> -<DD><A NAME="IDX162"></A> -This is another way to specify an argument. +</p> +</dd> +<dt id='index-yank-_0028C_002dy_0029'><span><code>yank (C-y)</code><a href='#index-yank-_0028C_002dy_0029' class='copiable-anchor'> ¶</a></span></dt> +<dd><p>Yank the top of the kill ring into the buffer at point. +</p> +</dd> +<dt id='index-yank_002dpop-_0028M_002dy_0029'><span><code>yank-pop (M-y)</code><a href='#index-yank_002dpop-_0028M_002dy_0029' class='copiable-anchor'> ¶</a></span></dt> +<dd><p>Rotate the kill-ring, and yank the new top. You can only do this if +the prior command is <code>yank</code> or <code>yank-pop</code>. +</p></dd> +</dl> + +<hr> +</div> +<div class="subsection" id="Numeric-Arguments"> +<div class="header"> +<p> +Next: <a href="#Commands-For-Completion" accesskey="n" rel="next">Letting Readline Type For You</a>, Previous: <a href="#Commands-For-Killing" accesskey="p" rel="prev">Killing And Yanking</a>, Up: <a href="#Bindable-Readline-Commands" accesskey="u" rel="up">Bindable Readline Commands</a> [<a href="#SEC_Contents" title="Table of contents" rel="contents">Contents</a>][<a href="#Concept-Index" title="Index" rel="index">Index</a>]</p> +</div> +<span id="Specifying-Numeric-Arguments"></span><h4 class="subsection">1.4.5 Specifying Numeric Arguments</h4> +<dl compact="compact"> +<dt id='index-digit_002dargument-_0028M_002d0_002c-M_002d1_002c-_2026-M_002d_002d_0029'><span><code>digit-argument (<kbd>M-0</kbd>, <kbd>M-1</kbd>, … <kbd>M--</kbd>)</code><a href='#index-digit_002dargument-_0028M_002d0_002c-M_002d1_002c-_2026-M_002d_002d_0029' class='copiable-anchor'> ¶</a></span></dt> +<dd><p>Add this digit to the argument already accumulating, or start a new +argument. <kbd>M--</kbd> starts a negative argument. +</p> +</dd> +<dt id='index-universal_002dargument-_0028_0029'><span><code>universal-argument ()</code><a href='#index-universal_002dargument-_0028_0029' class='copiable-anchor'> ¶</a></span></dt> +<dd><p>This is another way to specify an argument. If this command is followed by one or more digits, optionally with a leading minus sign, those digits define the argument. -If the command is followed by digits, executing <CODE>universal-argument</CODE> +If the command is followed by digits, executing <code>universal-argument</code> again ends the numeric argument, but is otherwise ignored. As a special case, if this command is immediately followed by a character that is neither a digit nor minus sign, the argument count @@ -2012,483 +1830,337 @@ The argument count is initially one, so executing this function the first time makes the argument count four, a second time makes the argument count sixteen, and so on. By default, this is not bound to a key. -</DL> -<P> - -<A NAME="Commands For Completion"></A> -<HR SIZE="6"> -<A NAME="SEC19"></A> -<TABLE CELLPADDING=1 CELLSPACING=1 BORDER=0> -<TR><TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT">[<A HREF="readline.html#SEC18"> < </A>]</TD> -<TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT">[<A HREF="readline.html#SEC20"> > </A>]</TD> -<TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT"> <TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT">[<A HREF="readline.html#SEC20"> << </A>]</TD> -<TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT">[<A HREF="readline.html#SEC13"> Up </A>]</TD> -<TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT">[<A HREF="readline.html#SEC22"> >> </A>]</TD> -<TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT"> <TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT"> <TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT"> <TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT"> <TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT">[<A HREF="readline.html#SEC_Top">Top</A>]</TD> -<TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT">[<A HREF="readline.html#SEC_Contents">Contents</A>]</TD> -<TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT">[<A HREF="readline.html#SEC52">Index</A>]</TD> -<TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT">[<A HREF="readline.html#SEC_About"> ? </A>]</TD> -</TR></TABLE> -<H3> 1.4.6 Letting Readline Type For You </H3> -<!--docid::SEC19::--> -<P> - -<DL COMPACT> -<A NAME="IDX163"></A> -<DT><CODE>complete (<KBD>TAB</KBD>)</CODE> -<DD><A NAME="IDX164"></A> -Attempt to perform completion on the text before point. +</p></dd> +</dl> + +<hr> +</div> +<div class="subsection" id="Commands-For-Completion"> +<div class="header"> +<p> +Next: <a href="#Keyboard-Macros" accesskey="n" rel="next">Keyboard Macros</a>, Previous: <a href="#Numeric-Arguments" accesskey="p" rel="prev">Specifying Numeric Arguments</a>, Up: <a href="#Bindable-Readline-Commands" accesskey="u" rel="up">Bindable Readline Commands</a> [<a href="#SEC_Contents" title="Table of contents" rel="contents">Contents</a>][<a href="#Concept-Index" title="Index" rel="index">Index</a>]</p> +</div> +<span id="Letting-Readline-Type-For-You"></span><h4 class="subsection">1.4.6 Letting Readline Type For You</h4> + +<dl compact="compact"> +<dt id='index-complete-_0028TAB_0029'><span><code>complete (<span class="key">TAB</span>)</code><a href='#index-complete-_0028TAB_0029' class='copiable-anchor'> ¶</a></span></dt> +<dd><p>Attempt to perform completion on the text before point. The actual completion performed is application-specific. The default is filename completion. -<P> - -<A NAME="IDX165"></A> -<DT><CODE>possible-completions (M-?)</CODE> -<DD><A NAME="IDX166"></A> -List the possible completions of the text before point. +</p> +</dd> +<dt id='index-possible_002dcompletions-_0028M_002d_003f_0029'><span><code>possible-completions (M-?)</code><a href='#index-possible_002dcompletions-_0028M_002d_003f_0029' class='copiable-anchor'> ¶</a></span></dt> +<dd><p>List the possible completions of the text before point. When displaying completions, Readline sets the number of columns used -for display to the value of <CODE>completion-display-width</CODE>, the value of -the environment variable <CODE>COLUMNS</CODE>, or the screen width, in that order. -<P> - -<A NAME="IDX167"></A> -<DT><CODE>insert-completions (M-*)</CODE> -<DD><A NAME="IDX168"></A> -Insert all completions of the text before point that would have -been generated by <CODE>possible-completions</CODE>. -<P> - -<A NAME="IDX169"></A> -<DT><CODE>menu-complete ()</CODE> -<DD><A NAME="IDX170"></A> -Similar to <CODE>complete</CODE>, but replaces the word to be completed +for display to the value of <code>completion-display-width</code>, the value of +the environment variable <code>COLUMNS</code>, or the screen width, in that order. +</p> +</dd> +<dt id='index-insert_002dcompletions-_0028M_002d_002a_0029'><span><code>insert-completions (M-*)</code><a href='#index-insert_002dcompletions-_0028M_002d_002a_0029' class='copiable-anchor'> ¶</a></span></dt> +<dd><p>Insert all completions of the text before point that would have +been generated by <code>possible-completions</code>. +</p> +</dd> +<dt id='index-menu_002dcomplete-_0028_0029'><span><code>menu-complete ()</code><a href='#index-menu_002dcomplete-_0028_0029' class='copiable-anchor'> ¶</a></span></dt> +<dd><p>Similar to <code>complete</code>, but replaces the word to be completed with a single match from the list of possible completions. -Repeated execution of <CODE>menu-complete</CODE> steps through the list +Repeated execution of <code>menu-complete</code> steps through the list of possible completions, inserting each match in turn. At the end of the list of completions, the bell is rung -(subject to the setting of <CODE>bell-style</CODE>) +(subject to the setting of <code>bell-style</code>) and the original text is restored. -An argument of <VAR>n</VAR> moves <VAR>n</VAR> positions forward in the list +An argument of <var>n</var> moves <var>n</var> positions forward in the list of matches; a negative argument may be used to move backward through the list. -This command is intended to be bound to <KBD>TAB</KBD>, but is unbound +This command is intended to be bound to <tt class="key">TAB</tt>, but is unbound by default. -<P> - -<A NAME="IDX171"></A> -<DT><CODE>menu-complete-backward ()</CODE> -<DD><A NAME="IDX172"></A> -Identical to <CODE>menu-complete</CODE>, but moves backward through the list -of possible completions, as if <CODE>menu-complete</CODE> had been given a +</p> +</dd> +<dt id='index-menu_002dcomplete_002dbackward-_0028_0029'><span><code>menu-complete-backward ()</code><a href='#index-menu_002dcomplete_002dbackward-_0028_0029' class='copiable-anchor'> ¶</a></span></dt> +<dd><p>Identical to <code>menu-complete</code>, but moves backward through the list +of possible completions, as if <code>menu-complete</code> had been given a negative argument. -<P> - -<A NAME="IDX173"></A> -<DT><CODE>delete-char-or-list ()</CODE> -<DD><A NAME="IDX174"></A> -Deletes the character under the cursor if not at the beginning or -end of the line (like <CODE>delete-char</CODE>). +</p> +</dd> +<dt id='index-delete_002dchar_002dor_002dlist-_0028_0029'><span><code>delete-char-or-list ()</code><a href='#index-delete_002dchar_002dor_002dlist-_0028_0029' class='copiable-anchor'> ¶</a></span></dt> +<dd><p>Deletes the character under the cursor if not at the beginning or +end of the line (like <code>delete-char</code>). If at the end of the line, behaves identically to -<CODE>possible-completions</CODE>. +<code>possible-completions</code>. This command is unbound by default. -<P> - -</DL> -<P> - -<A NAME="Keyboard Macros"></A> -<HR SIZE="6"> -<A NAME="SEC20"></A> -<TABLE CELLPADDING=1 CELLSPACING=1 BORDER=0> -<TR><TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT">[<A HREF="readline.html#SEC19"> < </A>]</TD> -<TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT">[<A HREF="readline.html#SEC21"> > </A>]</TD> -<TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT"> <TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT">[<A HREF="readline.html#SEC21"> << </A>]</TD> -<TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT">[<A HREF="readline.html#SEC13"> Up </A>]</TD> -<TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT">[<A HREF="readline.html#SEC22"> >> </A>]</TD> -<TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT"> <TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT"> <TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT"> <TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT"> <TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT">[<A HREF="readline.html#SEC_Top">Top</A>]</TD> -<TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT">[<A HREF="readline.html#SEC_Contents">Contents</A>]</TD> -<TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT">[<A HREF="readline.html#SEC52">Index</A>]</TD> -<TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT">[<A HREF="readline.html#SEC_About"> ? </A>]</TD> -</TR></TABLE> -<H3> 1.4.7 Keyboard Macros </H3> -<!--docid::SEC20::--> -<DL COMPACT> - -<A NAME="IDX175"></A> -<DT><CODE>start-kbd-macro (C-x ()</CODE> -<DD><A NAME="IDX176"></A> -Begin saving the characters typed into the current keyboard macro. -<P> - -<A NAME="IDX177"></A> -<DT><CODE>end-kbd-macro (C-x ))</CODE> -<DD><A NAME="IDX178"></A> -Stop saving the characters typed into the current keyboard macro +</p> +</dd> +</dl> + +<hr> +</div> +<div class="subsection" id="Keyboard-Macros"> +<div class="header"> +<p> +Next: <a href="#Miscellaneous-Commands" accesskey="n" rel="next">Some Miscellaneous Commands</a>, Previous: <a href="#Commands-For-Completion" accesskey="p" rel="prev">Letting Readline Type For You</a>, Up: <a href="#Bindable-Readline-Commands" accesskey="u" rel="up">Bindable Readline Commands</a> [<a href="#SEC_Contents" title="Table of contents" rel="contents">Contents</a>][<a href="#Concept-Index" title="Index" rel="index">Index</a>]</p> +</div> +<span id="Keyboard-Macros-1"></span><h4 class="subsection">1.4.7 Keyboard Macros</h4> +<dl compact="compact"> +<dt id='index-start_002dkbd_002dmacro-_0028C_002dx-_0028_0029'><span><code>start-kbd-macro (C-x ()</code><a href='#index-start_002dkbd_002dmacro-_0028C_002dx-_0028_0029' class='copiable-anchor'> ¶</a></span></dt> +<dd><p>Begin saving the characters typed into the current keyboard macro. +</p> +</dd> +<dt id='index-end_002dkbd_002dmacro-_0028C_002dx-_0029_0029'><span><code>end-kbd-macro (C-x ))</code><a href='#index-end_002dkbd_002dmacro-_0028C_002dx-_0029_0029' class='copiable-anchor'> ¶</a></span></dt> +<dd><p>Stop saving the characters typed into the current keyboard macro and save the definition. -<P> - -<A NAME="IDX179"></A> -<DT><CODE>call-last-kbd-macro (C-x e)</CODE> -<DD><A NAME="IDX180"></A> -Re-execute the last keyboard macro defined, by making the characters +</p> +</dd> +<dt id='index-call_002dlast_002dkbd_002dmacro-_0028C_002dx-e_0029'><span><code>call-last-kbd-macro (C-x e)</code><a href='#index-call_002dlast_002dkbd_002dmacro-_0028C_002dx-e_0029' class='copiable-anchor'> ¶</a></span></dt> +<dd><p>Re-execute the last keyboard macro defined, by making the characters in the macro appear as if typed at the keyboard. -<P> - -<A NAME="IDX181"></A> -<DT><CODE>print-last-kbd-macro ()</CODE> -<DD><A NAME="IDX182"></A> -Print the last keboard macro defined in a format suitable for the -<VAR>inputrc</VAR> file. -<P> - -</DL> -<P> - -<A NAME="Miscellaneous Commands"></A> -<HR SIZE="6"> -<A NAME="SEC21"></A> -<TABLE CELLPADDING=1 CELLSPACING=1 BORDER=0> -<TR><TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT">[<A HREF="readline.html#SEC20"> < </A>]</TD> -<TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT">[<A HREF="readline.html#SEC22"> > </A>]</TD> -<TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT"> <TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT">[<A HREF="readline.html#SEC22"> << </A>]</TD> -<TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT">[<A HREF="readline.html#SEC13"> Up </A>]</TD> -<TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT">[<A HREF="readline.html#SEC22"> >> </A>]</TD> -<TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT"> <TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT"> <TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT"> <TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT"> <TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT">[<A HREF="readline.html#SEC_Top">Top</A>]</TD> -<TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT">[<A HREF="readline.html#SEC_Contents">Contents</A>]</TD> -<TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT">[<A HREF="readline.html#SEC52">Index</A>]</TD> -<TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT">[<A HREF="readline.html#SEC_About"> ? </A>]</TD> -</TR></TABLE> -<H3> 1.4.8 Some Miscellaneous Commands </H3> -<!--docid::SEC21::--> -<DL COMPACT> - -<A NAME="IDX183"></A> -<DT><CODE>re-read-init-file (C-x C-r)</CODE> -<DD><A NAME="IDX184"></A> -Read in the contents of the <VAR>inputrc</VAR> file, and incorporate +</p> +</dd> +<dt id='index-print_002dlast_002dkbd_002dmacro-_0028_0029'><span><code>print-last-kbd-macro ()</code><a href='#index-print_002dlast_002dkbd_002dmacro-_0028_0029' class='copiable-anchor'> ¶</a></span></dt> +<dd><p>Print the last keboard macro defined in a format suitable for the +<var>inputrc</var> file. +</p> +</dd> +</dl> + +<hr> +</div> +<div class="subsection" id="Miscellaneous-Commands"> +<div class="header"> +<p> +Previous: <a href="#Keyboard-Macros" accesskey="p" rel="prev">Keyboard Macros</a>, Up: <a href="#Bindable-Readline-Commands" accesskey="u" rel="up">Bindable Readline Commands</a> [<a href="#SEC_Contents" title="Table of contents" rel="contents">Contents</a>][<a href="#Concept-Index" title="Index" rel="index">Index</a>]</p> +</div> +<span id="Some-Miscellaneous-Commands"></span><h4 class="subsection">1.4.8 Some Miscellaneous Commands</h4> +<dl compact="compact"> +<dt id='index-re_002dread_002dinit_002dfile-_0028C_002dx-C_002dr_0029'><span><code>re-read-init-file (C-x C-r)</code><a href='#index-re_002dread_002dinit_002dfile-_0028C_002dx-C_002dr_0029' class='copiable-anchor'> ¶</a></span></dt> +<dd><p>Read in the contents of the <var>inputrc</var> file, and incorporate any bindings or variable assignments found there. -<P> - -<A NAME="IDX185"></A> -<DT><CODE>abort (C-g)</CODE> -<DD><A NAME="IDX186"></A> -Abort the current editing command and -ring the terminal's bell (subject to the setting of -<CODE>bell-style</CODE>). -<P> - -<A NAME="IDX187"></A> -<DT><CODE>do-lowercase-version (M-A, M-B, M-<VAR>x</VAR>, <small>...</small>)</CODE> -<DD><A NAME="IDX188"></A> -If the metafied character <VAR>x</VAR> is upper case, run the command +</p> +</dd> +<dt id='index-abort-_0028C_002dg_0029'><span><code>abort (C-g)</code><a href='#index-abort-_0028C_002dg_0029' class='copiable-anchor'> ¶</a></span></dt> +<dd><p>Abort the current editing command and +ring the terminal’s bell (subject to the setting of +<code>bell-style</code>). +</p> +</dd> +<dt id='index-do_002dlowercase_002dversion-_0028M_002dA_002c-M_002dB_002c-M_002dx_002c-_2026_0029'><span><code>do-lowercase-version (M-A, M-B, M-<var>x</var>, …)</code><a href='#index-do_002dlowercase_002dversion-_0028M_002dA_002c-M_002dB_002c-M_002dx_002c-_2026_0029' class='copiable-anchor'> ¶</a></span></dt> +<dd><p>If the metafied character <var>x</var> is upper case, run the command that is bound to the corresponding metafied lower case character. -The behavior is undefined if <VAR>x</VAR> is already lower case. -<P> - -<A NAME="IDX189"></A> -<DT><CODE>prefix-meta (<KBD>ESC</KBD>)</CODE> -<DD><A NAME="IDX190"></A> -Metafy the next character typed. This is for keyboards -without a meta key. Typing <SAMP>`<KBD>ESC</KBD> f'</SAMP> is equivalent to typing -<KBD>M-f</KBD>. -<P> - -<A NAME="IDX191"></A> -<DT><CODE>undo (C-_ or C-x C-u)</CODE> -<DD><A NAME="IDX192"></A> -Incremental undo, separately remembered for each line. -<P> - -<A NAME="IDX193"></A> -<DT><CODE>revert-line (M-r)</CODE> -<DD><A NAME="IDX194"></A> -Undo all changes made to this line. This is like executing the <CODE>undo</CODE> +The behavior is undefined if <var>x</var> is already lower case. +</p> +</dd> +<dt id='index-prefix_002dmeta-_0028ESC_0029'><span><code>prefix-meta (<span class="key">ESC</span>)</code><a href='#index-prefix_002dmeta-_0028ESC_0029' class='copiable-anchor'> ¶</a></span></dt> +<dd><p>Metafy the next character typed. This is for keyboards +without a meta key. Typing ‘<samp><span class="key">ESC</span> f</samp>’ is equivalent to typing +<kbd>M-f</kbd>. +</p> +</dd> +<dt id='index-undo-_0028C_002d_005f-or-C_002dx-C_002du_0029'><span><code>undo (C-_ or C-x C-u)</code><a href='#index-undo-_0028C_002d_005f-or-C_002dx-C_002du_0029' class='copiable-anchor'> ¶</a></span></dt> +<dd><p>Incremental undo, separately remembered for each line. +</p> +</dd> +<dt id='index-revert_002dline-_0028M_002dr_0029'><span><code>revert-line (M-r)</code><a href='#index-revert_002dline-_0028M_002dr_0029' class='copiable-anchor'> ¶</a></span></dt> +<dd><p>Undo all changes made to this line. This is like executing the <code>undo</code> command enough times to get back to the beginning. -<P> - -<A NAME="IDX195"></A> -<DT><CODE>tilde-expand (M-~)</CODE> -<DD><A NAME="IDX196"></A> -Perform tilde expansion on the current word. -<P> - -<A NAME="IDX197"></A> -<DT><CODE>set-mark (C-@)</CODE> -<DD><A NAME="IDX198"></A> -Set the mark to the point. If a +</p> +</dd> +<dt id='index-tilde_002dexpand-_0028M_002d_007e_0029'><span><code>tilde-expand (M-~)</code><a href='#index-tilde_002dexpand-_0028M_002d_007e_0029' class='copiable-anchor'> ¶</a></span></dt> +<dd><p>Perform tilde expansion on the current word. +</p> +</dd> +<dt id='index-set_002dmark-_0028C_002d_0040_0029'><span><code>set-mark (C-@)</code><a href='#index-set_002dmark-_0028C_002d_0040_0029' class='copiable-anchor'> ¶</a></span></dt> +<dd><p>Set the mark to the point. If a numeric argument is supplied, the mark is set to that position. -<P> - -<A NAME="IDX199"></A> -<DT><CODE>exchange-point-and-mark (C-x C-x)</CODE> -<DD><A NAME="IDX200"></A> -Swap the point with the mark. The current cursor position is set to +</p> +</dd> +<dt id='index-exchange_002dpoint_002dand_002dmark-_0028C_002dx-C_002dx_0029'><span><code>exchange-point-and-mark (C-x C-x)</code><a href='#index-exchange_002dpoint_002dand_002dmark-_0028C_002dx-C_002dx_0029' class='copiable-anchor'> ¶</a></span></dt> +<dd><p>Swap the point with the mark. The current cursor position is set to the saved position, and the old cursor position is saved as the mark. -<P> - -<A NAME="IDX201"></A> -<DT><CODE>character-search (C-])</CODE> -<DD><A NAME="IDX202"></A> -A character is read and point is moved to the next occurrence of that +</p> +</dd> +<dt id='index-character_002dsearch-_0028C_002d_005d_0029'><span><code>character-search (C-])</code><a href='#index-character_002dsearch-_0028C_002d_005d_0029' class='copiable-anchor'> ¶</a></span></dt> +<dd><p>A character is read and point is moved to the next occurrence of that character. A negative count searches for previous occurrences. -<P> - -<A NAME="IDX203"></A> -<DT><CODE>character-search-backward (M-C-])</CODE> -<DD><A NAME="IDX204"></A> -A character is read and point is moved to the previous occurrence +</p> +</dd> +<dt id='index-character_002dsearch_002dbackward-_0028M_002dC_002d_005d_0029'><span><code>character-search-backward (M-C-])</code><a href='#index-character_002dsearch_002dbackward-_0028M_002dC_002d_005d_0029' class='copiable-anchor'> ¶</a></span></dt> +<dd><p>A character is read and point is moved to the previous occurrence of that character. A negative count searches for subsequent occurrences. -<P> - -<A NAME="IDX205"></A> -<DT><CODE>skip-csi-sequence ()</CODE> -<DD><A NAME="IDX206"></A> -Read enough characters to consume a multi-key sequence such as those +</p> +</dd> +<dt id='index-skip_002dcsi_002dsequence-_0028_0029'><span><code>skip-csi-sequence ()</code><a href='#index-skip_002dcsi_002dsequence-_0028_0029' class='copiable-anchor'> ¶</a></span></dt> +<dd><p>Read enough characters to consume a multi-key sequence such as those defined for keys like Home and End. Such sequences begin with a Control Sequence Indicator (CSI), usually ESC-[. If this sequence is -bound to "\e[", keys producing such sequences will have no effect +bound to "\e[", keys producing such sequences will have no effect unless explicitly bound to a readline command, instead of inserting stray characters into the editing buffer. This is unbound by default, but usually bound to ESC-[. -<P> - -<A NAME="IDX207"></A> -<DT><CODE>insert-comment (M-#)</CODE> -<DD><A NAME="IDX208"></A> -Without a numeric argument, the value of the <CODE>comment-begin</CODE> +</p> +</dd> +<dt id='index-insert_002dcomment-_0028M_002d_0023_0029'><span><code>insert-comment (M-#)</code><a href='#index-insert_002dcomment-_0028M_002d_0023_0029' class='copiable-anchor'> ¶</a></span></dt> +<dd><p>Without a numeric argument, the value of the <code>comment-begin</code> variable is inserted at the beginning of the current line. If a numeric argument is supplied, this command acts as a toggle: if the characters at the beginning of the line do not match the value -of <CODE>comment-begin</CODE>, the value is inserted, otherwise -the characters in <CODE>comment-begin</CODE> are deleted from the beginning of +of <code>comment-begin</code>, the value is inserted, otherwise +the characters in <code>comment-begin</code> are deleted from the beginning of the line. In either case, the line is accepted as if a newline had been typed. -<P> - -<A NAME="IDX209"></A> -<DT><CODE>dump-functions ()</CODE> -<DD><A NAME="IDX210"></A> -Print all of the functions and their key bindings to the +</p> +</dd> +<dt id='index-dump_002dfunctions-_0028_0029'><span><code>dump-functions ()</code><a href='#index-dump_002dfunctions-_0028_0029' class='copiable-anchor'> ¶</a></span></dt> +<dd><p>Print all of the functions and their key bindings to the Readline output stream. If a numeric argument is supplied, the output is formatted in such a way that it can be made part -of an <VAR>inputrc</VAR> file. This command is unbound by default. -<P> - -<A NAME="IDX211"></A> -<DT><CODE>dump-variables ()</CODE> -<DD><A NAME="IDX212"></A> -Print all of the settable variables and their values to the +of an <var>inputrc</var> file. This command is unbound by default. +</p> +</dd> +<dt id='index-dump_002dvariables-_0028_0029'><span><code>dump-variables ()</code><a href='#index-dump_002dvariables-_0028_0029' class='copiable-anchor'> ¶</a></span></dt> +<dd><p>Print all of the settable variables and their values to the Readline output stream. If a numeric argument is supplied, the output is formatted in such a way that it can be made part -of an <VAR>inputrc</VAR> file. This command is unbound by default. -<P> - -<A NAME="IDX213"></A> -<DT><CODE>dump-macros ()</CODE> -<DD><A NAME="IDX214"></A> -Print all of the Readline key sequences bound to macros and the +of an <var>inputrc</var> file. This command is unbound by default. +</p> +</dd> +<dt id='index-dump_002dmacros-_0028_0029'><span><code>dump-macros ()</code><a href='#index-dump_002dmacros-_0028_0029' class='copiable-anchor'> ¶</a></span></dt> +<dd><p>Print all of the Readline key sequences bound to macros and the strings they output. If a numeric argument is supplied, the output is formatted in such a way that it can be made part -of an <VAR>inputrc</VAR> file. This command is unbound by default. -<P> +of an <var>inputrc</var> file. This command is unbound by default. +</p> -<A NAME="IDX215"></A> -<DT><CODE>emacs-editing-mode (C-e)</CODE> -<DD><A NAME="IDX216"></A> -When in <CODE>vi</CODE> command mode, this causes a switch to <CODE>emacs</CODE> +</dd> +<dt id='index-emacs_002dediting_002dmode-_0028C_002de_0029'><span><code>emacs-editing-mode (C-e)</code><a href='#index-emacs_002dediting_002dmode-_0028C_002de_0029' class='copiable-anchor'> ¶</a></span></dt> +<dd><p>When in <code>vi</code> command mode, this causes a switch to <code>emacs</code> editing mode. -<P> - -<A NAME="IDX217"></A> -<DT><CODE>vi-editing-mode (M-C-j)</CODE> -<DD><A NAME="IDX218"></A> -When in <CODE>emacs</CODE> editing mode, this causes a switch to <CODE>vi</CODE> +</p> +</dd> +<dt id='index-vi_002dediting_002dmode-_0028M_002dC_002dj_0029'><span><code>vi-editing-mode (M-C-j)</code><a href='#index-vi_002dediting_002dmode-_0028M_002dC_002dj_0029' class='copiable-anchor'> ¶</a></span></dt> +<dd><p>When in <code>emacs</code> editing mode, this causes a switch to <code>vi</code> editing mode. -<P> - -</DL> -<P> - -<A NAME="Readline vi Mode"></A> -<HR SIZE="6"> -<A NAME="SEC22"></A> -<TABLE CELLPADDING=1 CELLSPACING=1 BORDER=0> -<TR><TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT">[<A HREF="readline.html#SEC21"> < </A>]</TD> -<TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT">[<A HREF="readline.html#SEC23"> > </A>]</TD> -<TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT"> <TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT">[ << ]</TD> -<TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT">[<A HREF="readline.html#SEC1"> Up </A>]</TD> -<TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT">[<A HREF="readline.html#SEC23"> >> </A>]</TD> -<TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT"> <TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT"> <TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT"> <TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT"> <TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT">[<A HREF="readline.html#SEC_Top">Top</A>]</TD> -<TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT">[<A HREF="readline.html#SEC_Contents">Contents</A>]</TD> -<TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT">[<A HREF="readline.html#SEC52">Index</A>]</TD> -<TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT">[<A HREF="readline.html#SEC_About"> ? </A>]</TD> -</TR></TABLE> -<H2> 1.5 Readline vi Mode </H2> -<!--docid::SEC22::--> -<P> - -While the Readline library does not have a full set of <CODE>vi</CODE> +</p> + +</dd> +</dl> + +<hr> +</div> +</div> +<div class="section" id="Readline-vi-Mode"> +<div class="header"> +<p> +Previous: <a href="#Bindable-Readline-Commands" accesskey="p" rel="prev">Bindable Readline Commands</a>, Up: <a href="#Command-Line-Editing" accesskey="u" rel="up">Command Line Editing</a> [<a href="#SEC_Contents" title="Table of contents" rel="contents">Contents</a>][<a href="#Concept-Index" title="Index" rel="index">Index</a>]</p> +</div> +<span id="Readline-vi-Mode-1"></span><h3 class="section">1.5 Readline vi Mode</h3> + +<p>While the Readline library does not have a full set of <code>vi</code> editing functions, it does contain enough to allow simple editing -of the line. The Readline <CODE>vi</CODE> mode behaves as specified in -the POSIX standard. -</P><P> - -In order to switch interactively between <CODE>emacs</CODE> and <CODE>vi</CODE> -editing modes, use the command <KBD>M-C-j</KBD> (bound to emacs-editing-mode -when in <CODE>vi</CODE> mode and to vi-editing-mode in <CODE>emacs</CODE> mode). -The Readline default is <CODE>emacs</CODE> mode. -</P><P> - -When you enter a line in <CODE>vi</CODE> mode, you are already placed in -`insertion' mode, as if you had typed an <SAMP>`i'</SAMP>. Pressing <KBD>ESC</KBD> -switches you into `command' mode, where you can edit the text of the -line with the standard <CODE>vi</CODE> movement keys, move to previous -history lines with <SAMP>`k'</SAMP> and subsequent lines with <SAMP>`j'</SAMP>, and +of the line. The Readline <code>vi</code> mode behaves as specified in +the <small>POSIX</small> standard. +</p> +<p>In order to switch interactively between <code>emacs</code> and <code>vi</code> +editing modes, use the command <kbd>M-C-j</kbd> (bound to emacs-editing-mode +when in <code>vi</code> mode and to vi-editing-mode in <code>emacs</code> mode). +The Readline default is <code>emacs</code> mode. +</p> +<p>When you enter a line in <code>vi</code> mode, you are already placed in +‘insertion’ mode, as if you had typed an ‘<samp>i</samp>’. Pressing <tt class="key">ESC</tt> +switches you into ‘command’ mode, where you can edit the text of the +line with the standard <code>vi</code> movement keys, move to previous +history lines with ‘<samp>k</samp>’ and subsequent lines with ‘<samp>j</samp>’, and so forth. -</P><P> - -This document describes the GNU Readline Library, a utility for aiding -in the consistency of user interface across discrete programs that need -to provide a command line interface. -</P><P> - -Copyright (C) 1988--2020 Free Software Foundation, Inc. -</P><P> - -Permission is granted to make and distribute verbatim copies of -this manual provided the copyright notice and this permission notice -pare preserved on all copies. -</P><P> - -Permission is granted to copy and distribute modified versions of this -manual under the conditions for verbatim copying, provided that the entire -resulting derived work is distributed under the terms of a permission -notice identical to this one. -</P><P> - -Permission is granted to copy and distribute translations of this manual -into another language, under the above conditions for modified versions, -except that this permission notice may be stated in a translation approved -by the Foundation. -</P><P> - -<A NAME="Programming with GNU Readline"></A> -<HR SIZE="6"> -<A NAME="SEC23"></A> -<TABLE CELLPADDING=1 CELLSPACING=1 BORDER=0> -<TR><TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT">[<A HREF="readline.html#SEC22"> < </A>]</TD> -<TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT">[<A HREF="readline.html#SEC24"> > </A>]</TD> -<TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT"> <TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT">[ << ]</TD> -<TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT">[<A HREF="readline.html#SEC_Top"> Up </A>]</TD> -<TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT">[<A HREF="readline.html#SEC50"> >> </A>]</TD> -<TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT"> <TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT"> <TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT"> <TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT"> <TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT">[<A HREF="readline.html#SEC_Top">Top</A>]</TD> -<TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT">[<A HREF="readline.html#SEC_Contents">Contents</A>]</TD> -<TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT">[<A HREF="readline.html#SEC52">Index</A>]</TD> -<TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT">[<A HREF="readline.html#SEC_About"> ? </A>]</TD> -</TR></TABLE> -<H1> 2. Programming with GNU Readline </H1> -<!--docid::SEC23::--> -<P> - -This chapter describes the interface between the GNU Readline Library and +</p> + + +<hr> +</div> +</div> +<div class="chapter" id="Programming-with-GNU-Readline"> +<div class="header"> +<p> +Next: <a href="#GNU-Free-Documentation-License" accesskey="n" rel="next">GNU Free Documentation License</a>, Previous: <a href="#Command-Line-Editing" accesskey="p" rel="prev">Command Line Editing</a>, Up: <a href="#Top" accesskey="u" rel="up">GNU Readline Library</a> [<a href="#SEC_Contents" title="Table of contents" rel="contents">Contents</a>][<a href="#Concept-Index" title="Index" rel="index">Index</a>]</p> +</div> +<span id="Programming-with-GNU-Readline-1"></span><h2 class="chapter">2 Programming with GNU Readline</h2> + +<p>This chapter describes the interface between the <small>GNU</small> Readline Library and other programs. If you are a programmer, and you wish to include the -features found in GNU Readline +features found in <small>GNU</small> Readline such as completion, line editing, and interactive history manipulation in your own programs, this section is for you. -</P><P> - -<BLOCKQUOTE><TABLE BORDER=0 CELLSPACING=0> -<TR><TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="TOP"><A HREF="readline.html#SEC24">2.1 Basic Behavior</A></TD><TD> </TD><TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="TOP">Using the default behavior of Readline.</TD></TR> -<TR><TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="TOP"><A HREF="readline.html#SEC25">2.2 Custom Functions</A></TD><TD> </TD><TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="TOP">Adding your own functions to Readline.</TD></TR> -<TR><TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="TOP"><A HREF="readline.html#SEC28">2.3 Readline Variables</A></TD><TD> </TD><TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="TOP">Variables accessible to custom - functions.</TD></TR> -<TR><TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="TOP"><A HREF="readline.html#SEC29">2.4 Readline Convenience Functions</A></TD><TD> </TD><TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="TOP">Functions which Readline supplies to - aid in writing your own custom - functions.</TD></TR> -<TR><TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="TOP"><A HREF="readline.html#SEC44">2.5 Readline Signal Handling</A></TD><TD> </TD><TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="TOP">How Readline behaves when it receives signals.</TD></TR> -<TR><TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="TOP"><A HREF="readline.html#SEC45">2.6 Custom Completers</A></TD><TD> </TD><TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="TOP">Supplanting or supplementing Readline's - completion functions.</TD></TR> -</TABLE></BLOCKQUOTE> -<P> - -<A NAME="Basic Behavior"></A> -<HR SIZE="6"> -<A NAME="SEC24"></A> -<TABLE CELLPADDING=1 CELLSPACING=1 BORDER=0> -<TR><TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT">[<A HREF="readline.html#SEC23"> < </A>]</TD> -<TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT">[<A HREF="readline.html#SEC25"> > </A>]</TD> -<TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT"> <TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT">[ << ]</TD> -<TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT">[<A HREF="readline.html#SEC23"> Up </A>]</TD> -<TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT">[<A HREF="readline.html#SEC50"> >> </A>]</TD> -<TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT"> <TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT"> <TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT"> <TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT"> <TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT">[<A HREF="readline.html#SEC_Top">Top</A>]</TD> -<TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT">[<A HREF="readline.html#SEC_Contents">Contents</A>]</TD> -<TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT">[<A HREF="readline.html#SEC52">Index</A>]</TD> -<TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT">[<A HREF="readline.html#SEC_About"> ? </A>]</TD> -</TR></TABLE> -<H2> 2.1 Basic Behavior </H2> -<!--docid::SEC24::--> -<P> - -Many programs provide a command line interface, such as <CODE>mail</CODE>, -<CODE>ftp</CODE>, and <CODE>sh</CODE>. For such programs, the default behaviour of +</p> + +<ul class="section-toc"> +<li><a href="#Basic-Behavior" accesskey="1">Basic Behavior</a></li> +<li><a href="#Custom-Functions" accesskey="2">Custom Functions</a></li> +<li><a href="#Readline-Variables" accesskey="3">Readline Variables</a></li> +<li><a href="#Readline-Convenience-Functions" accesskey="4">Readline Convenience Functions</a></li> +<li><a href="#Readline-Signal-Handling" accesskey="5">Readline Signal Handling</a></li> +<li><a href="#Custom-Completers" accesskey="6">Custom Completers</a></li> +</ul> +<hr> +<div class="section" id="Basic-Behavior"> +<div class="header"> +<p> +Next: <a href="#Custom-Functions" accesskey="n" rel="next">Custom Functions</a>, Up: <a href="#Programming-with-GNU-Readline" accesskey="u" rel="up">Programming with GNU Readline</a> [<a href="#SEC_Contents" title="Table of contents" rel="contents">Contents</a>][<a href="#Concept-Index" title="Index" rel="index">Index</a>]</p> +</div> +<span id="Basic-Behavior-1"></span><h3 class="section">2.1 Basic Behavior</h3> + +<p>Many programs provide a command line interface, such as <code>mail</code>, +<code>ftp</code>, and <code>sh</code>. For such programs, the default behaviour of Readline is sufficient. This section describes how to use Readline in the simplest way possible, perhaps to replace calls in your code to -<CODE>gets()</CODE> or <CODE>fgets()</CODE>. -</P><P> - -<A NAME="IDX219"></A> -<A NAME="IDX220"></A> -</P><P> +<code>gets()</code> or <code>fgets()</code>. +</p> +<span id="index-readline"></span> +<span id="index-readline_002c-function"></span> -The function <CODE>readline()</CODE> prints a prompt <VAR>prompt</VAR> +<p>The function <code>readline()</code> prints a prompt <var>prompt</var> and then reads and returns a single line of text from the user. -If <VAR>prompt</VAR> is <CODE>NULL</CODE> or the empty string, no prompt is displayed. -The line <CODE>readline</CODE> returns is allocated with <CODE>malloc()</CODE>; -the caller should <CODE>free()</CODE> the line when it has finished with it. -The declaration for <CODE>readline</CODE> in ANSI C is -</P><P> - -<TABLE><tr><td> </td><td class=example><pre><CODE>char *readline (const char *<VAR>prompt</VAR>);</CODE> -</pre></td></tr></table></P><P> - -So, one might say -<TABLE><tr><td> </td><td class=example><pre><CODE>char *line = readline ("Enter a line: ");</CODE> -</pre></td></tr></table>in order to read a line of text from the user. +If <var>prompt</var> is <code>NULL</code> or the empty string, no prompt is displayed. +The line <code>readline</code> returns is allocated with <code>malloc()</code>; +the caller should <code>free()</code> the line when it has finished with it. +The declaration for <code>readline</code> in ANSI C is +</p> +<div class="example"> +<pre class="example"><code>char *readline (const char *<var>prompt</var>);</code> +</pre></div> + +<p>So, one might say +</p><div class="example"> +<pre class="example"><code>char *line = readline ("Enter a line: ");</code> +</pre></div> +<p>in order to read a line of text from the user. The line returned has the final newline removed, so only the text remains. -</P><P> - -If <CODE>readline</CODE> encounters an <CODE>EOF</CODE> while reading the line, and the -line is empty at that point, then <CODE>(char *)NULL</CODE> is returned. +</p> +<p>If <code>readline</code> encounters an <code>EOF</code> while reading the line, and the +line is empty at that point, then <code>(char *)NULL</code> is returned. Otherwise, the line is ended just as if a newline had been typed. -</P><P> - -Readline performs some expansion on the <VAR>prompt</VAR> before it is -displayed on the screen. See the description of <CODE>rl_expand_prompt</CODE> -(see section <A HREF="readline.html#SEC35">2.4.6 Redisplay</A>) for additional details, especially if <VAR>prompt</VAR> +</p> +<p>Readline performs some expansion on the <var>prompt</var> before it is +displayed on the screen. See the description of <code>rl_expand_prompt</code> +(see <a href="#Redisplay">Redisplay</a>) for additional details, especially if <var>prompt</var> will contain characters that do not consume physical screen space when displayed. -</P><P> - -If you want the user to be able to get at the line later, (with -<KBD>C-p</KBD> for example), you must call <CODE>add_history()</CODE> to save the -line away in a <EM>history</EM> list of such lines. -</P><P> - -<TABLE><tr><td> </td><td class=example><pre><CODE>add_history (line)</CODE>; -</pre></td></tr></table></P><P> - -For full details on the GNU History Library, see the associated manual. -</P><P> - -It is preferable to avoid saving empty lines on the history list, since +</p> +<p>If you want the user to be able to get at the line later, (with +<tt class="key">C-p</tt> for example), you must call <code>add_history()</code> to save the +line away in a <em>history</em> list of such lines. +</p> +<div class="example"> +<pre class="example"><code>add_history (line)</code>; +</pre></div> + +<p>For full details on the GNU History Library, see the associated manual. +</p> +<p>It is preferable to avoid saving empty lines on the history list, since users rarely have a burning need to reuse a blank line. Here is -a function which usefully replaces the standard <CODE>gets()</CODE> library +a function which usefully replaces the standard <code>gets()</code> library function, and has the advantage of no static buffer to overflow: -</P><P> - -<TABLE><tr><td> </td><td class=example><pre>/* A static variable for holding the line. */ +</p> +<div class="example"> +<pre class="example">/* A static variable for holding the line. */ static char *line_read = (char *)NULL; /* Read a string, and return a pointer to it. @@ -2505,225 +2177,156 @@ rl_gets () } /* Get a line from the user. */ - line_read = readline (""); + line_read = readline (""); /* If the line has any text in it, save it on the history. */ - if (line_read && *line_read) + if (line_read && *line_read) add_history (line_read); return (line_read); } -</pre></td></tr></table></P><P> +</pre></div> -This function gives the user the default behaviour of <KBD>TAB</KBD> +<p>This function gives the user the default behaviour of <tt class="key">TAB</tt> completion: completion on file names. If you do not want Readline to -complete on filenames, you can change the binding of the <KBD>TAB</KBD> key -with <CODE>rl_bind_key()</CODE>. -</P><P> - -<TABLE><tr><td> </td><td class=example><pre><CODE>int rl_bind_key (int <VAR>key</VAR>, rl_command_func_t *<VAR>function</VAR>);</CODE> -</pre></td></tr></table></P><P> - -<CODE>rl_bind_key()</CODE> takes two arguments: <VAR>key</VAR> is the character that -you want to bind, and <VAR>function</VAR> is the address of the function to -call when <VAR>key</VAR> is pressed. Binding <KBD>TAB</KBD> to <CODE>rl_insert()</CODE> -makes <KBD>TAB</KBD> insert itself. -<CODE>rl_bind_key()</CODE> returns non-zero if <VAR>key</VAR> is not a valid +complete on filenames, you can change the binding of the <tt class="key">TAB</tt> key +with <code>rl_bind_key()</code>. +</p> +<div class="example"> +<pre class="example"><code>int rl_bind_key (int <var>key</var>, rl_command_func_t *<var>function</var>);</code> +</pre></div> + +<p><code>rl_bind_key()</code> takes two arguments: <var>key</var> is the character that +you want to bind, and <var>function</var> is the address of the function to +call when <var>key</var> is pressed. Binding <tt class="key">TAB</tt> to <code>rl_insert()</code> +makes <tt class="key">TAB</tt> insert itself. +<code>rl_bind_key()</code> returns non-zero if <var>key</var> is not a valid ASCII character code (between 0 and 255). -</P><P> - -Thus, to disable the default <KBD>TAB</KBD> behavior, the following suffices: -<TABLE><tr><td> </td><td class=example><pre><CODE>rl_bind_key ('\t', rl_insert);</CODE> -</pre></td></tr></table></P><P> - -This code should be executed once at the start of your program; you -might write a function called <CODE>initialize_readline()</CODE> which +</p> +<p>Thus, to disable the default <tt class="key">TAB</tt> behavior, the following suffices: +</p><div class="example"> +<pre class="example"><code>rl_bind_key ('\t', rl_insert);</code> +</pre></div> + +<p>This code should be executed once at the start of your program; you +might write a function called <code>initialize_readline()</code> which performs this and other desired initializations, such as installing -custom completers (see section <A HREF="readline.html#SEC45">2.6 Custom Completers</A>). -</P><P> - -<A NAME="Custom Functions"></A> -<HR SIZE="6"> -<A NAME="SEC25"></A> -<TABLE CELLPADDING=1 CELLSPACING=1 BORDER=0> -<TR><TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT">[<A HREF="readline.html#SEC24"> < </A>]</TD> -<TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT">[<A HREF="readline.html#SEC26"> > </A>]</TD> -<TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT"> <TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT">[<A HREF="readline.html#SEC28"> << </A>]</TD> -<TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT">[<A HREF="readline.html#SEC23"> Up </A>]</TD> -<TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT">[<A HREF="readline.html#SEC28"> >> </A>]</TD> -<TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT"> <TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT"> <TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT"> <TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT"> <TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT">[<A HREF="readline.html#SEC_Top">Top</A>]</TD> -<TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT">[<A HREF="readline.html#SEC_Contents">Contents</A>]</TD> -<TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT">[<A HREF="readline.html#SEC52">Index</A>]</TD> -<TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT">[<A HREF="readline.html#SEC_About"> ? </A>]</TD> -</TR></TABLE> -<H2> 2.2 Custom Functions </H2> -<!--docid::SEC25::--> -<P> - -Readline provides many functions for manipulating the text of -the line, but it isn't possible to anticipate the needs of all +custom completers (see <a href="#Custom-Completers">Custom Completers</a>). +</p> +<hr> +</div> +<div class="section" id="Custom-Functions"> +<div class="header"> +<p> +Next: <a href="#Readline-Variables" accesskey="n" rel="next">Readline Variables</a>, Previous: <a href="#Basic-Behavior" accesskey="p" rel="prev">Basic Behavior</a>, Up: <a href="#Programming-with-GNU-Readline" accesskey="u" rel="up">Programming with GNU Readline</a> [<a href="#SEC_Contents" title="Table of contents" rel="contents">Contents</a>][<a href="#Concept-Index" title="Index" rel="index">Index</a>]</p> +</div> +<span id="Custom-Functions-1"></span><h3 class="section">2.2 Custom Functions</h3> + +<p>Readline provides many functions for manipulating the text of +the line, but it isn’t possible to anticipate the needs of all programs. This section describes the various functions and variables defined within the Readline library which allow a user program to add customized functionality to Readline. -</P><P> - -Before declaring any functions that customize Readline's behavior, or +</p> +<p>Before declaring any functions that customize Readline’s behavior, or using any functionality Readline provides in other code, an -application writer should include the file <CODE><readline/readline.h></CODE> -in any file that uses Readline's features. Since some of the definitions -in <CODE>readline.h</CODE> use the <CODE>stdio</CODE> library, the file -<CODE><stdio.h></CODE> should be included before <CODE>readline.h</CODE>. -</P><P> - -<CODE>readline.h</CODE> defines a C preprocessor variable that should -be treated as an integer, <CODE>RL_READLINE_VERSION</CODE>, which may +application writer should include the file <code><readline/readline.h></code> +in any file that uses Readline’s features. Since some of the definitions +in <code>readline.h</code> use the <code>stdio</code> library, the file +<code><stdio.h></code> should be included before <code>readline.h</code>. +</p> +<p><code>readline.h</code> defines a C preprocessor variable that should +be treated as an integer, <code>RL_READLINE_VERSION</code>, which may be used to conditionally compile application code depending on the installed Readline version. The value is a hexadecimal encoding of the major and minor version numbers of the library, -of the form 0x<VAR>MMmm</VAR>. <VAR>MM</VAR> is the two-digit major -version number; <VAR>mm</VAR> is the two-digit minor version number. +of the form 0x<var>MMmm</var>. <var>MM</var> is the two-digit major +version number; <var>mm</var> is the two-digit minor version number. For Readline 4.2, for example, the value of -<CODE>RL_READLINE_VERSION</CODE> would be <CODE>0x0402</CODE>. -</P><P> - -<BLOCKQUOTE><TABLE BORDER=0 CELLSPACING=0> -<TR><TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="TOP"><A HREF="readline.html#SEC26">2.2.1 Readline Typedefs</A></TD><TD> </TD><TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="TOP">C declarations to make code readable.</TD></TR> -<TR><TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="TOP"><A HREF="readline.html#SEC27">2.2.2 Writing a New Function</A></TD><TD> </TD><TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="TOP">Variables and calling conventions.</TD></TR> -</TABLE></BLOCKQUOTE> -<P> - -<A NAME="Readline Typedefs"></A> -<HR SIZE="6"> -<A NAME="SEC26"></A> -<TABLE CELLPADDING=1 CELLSPACING=1 BORDER=0> -<TR><TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT">[<A HREF="readline.html#SEC25"> < </A>]</TD> -<TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT">[<A HREF="readline.html#SEC27"> > </A>]</TD> -<TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT"> <TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT">[<A HREF="readline.html#SEC28"> << </A>]</TD> -<TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT">[<A HREF="readline.html#SEC25"> Up </A>]</TD> -<TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT">[<A HREF="readline.html#SEC28"> >> </A>]</TD> -<TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT"> <TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT"> <TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT"> <TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT"> <TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT">[<A HREF="readline.html#SEC_Top">Top</A>]</TD> -<TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT">[<A HREF="readline.html#SEC_Contents">Contents</A>]</TD> -<TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT">[<A HREF="readline.html#SEC52">Index</A>]</TD> -<TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT">[<A HREF="readline.html#SEC_About"> ? </A>]</TD> -</TR></TABLE> -<H3> 2.2.1 Readline Typedefs </H3> -<!--docid::SEC26::--> -<P> - -For readability, we declare a number of new object types, all pointers +<code>RL_READLINE_VERSION</code> would be <code>0x0402</code>. +</p> + +<ul class="section-toc"> +<li><a href="#Readline-Typedefs" accesskey="1">Readline Typedefs</a></li> +<li><a href="#Function-Writing" accesskey="2">Writing a New Function</a></li> +</ul> +<hr> +<div class="subsection" id="Readline-Typedefs"> +<div class="header"> +<p> +Next: <a href="#Function-Writing" accesskey="n" rel="next">Writing a New Function</a>, Up: <a href="#Custom-Functions" accesskey="u" rel="up">Custom Functions</a> [<a href="#SEC_Contents" title="Table of contents" rel="contents">Contents</a>][<a href="#Concept-Index" title="Index" rel="index">Index</a>]</p> +</div> +<span id="Readline-Typedefs-1"></span><h4 class="subsection">2.2.1 Readline Typedefs</h4> + +<p>For readability, we declare a number of new object types, all pointers to functions. -</P><P> - -The reason for declaring these new types is to make it easier to write +</p> +<p>The reason for declaring these new types is to make it easier to write code describing pointers to C functions with appropriately prototyped arguments and return values. -</P><P> - -For instance, say we want to declare a variable <VAR>func</VAR> as a pointer -to a function which takes two <CODE>int</CODE> arguments and returns an -<CODE>int</CODE> (this is the type of all of the Readline bindable functions). +</p> +<p>For instance, say we want to declare a variable <var>func</var> as a pointer +to a function which takes two <code>int</code> arguments and returns an +<code>int</code> (this is the type of all of the Readline bindable functions). Instead of the classic C declaration -</P><P> - -<CODE>int (*func)();</CODE> -</P><P> - -or the ANSI-C style declaration -</P><P> - -<CODE>int (*func)(int, int);</CODE> -</P><P> - -we may write -</P><P> - -<CODE>rl_command_func_t *func;</CODE> -</P><P> - -The full list of function pointer types available is -</P><P> - -<DL COMPACT> -<DT><CODE>typedef int rl_command_func_t (int, int);</CODE> -<DD><P> - -<DT><CODE>typedef char *rl_compentry_func_t (const char *, int);</CODE> -<DD><P> - -<DT><CODE>typedef char **rl_completion_func_t (const char *, int, int);</CODE> -<DD><P> - -<DT><CODE>typedef char *rl_quote_func_t (char *, int, char *);</CODE> -<DD><P> - -<DT><CODE>typedef char *rl_dequote_func_t (char *, int);</CODE> -<DD><P> - -<DT><CODE>typedef int rl_compignore_func_t (char **);</CODE> -<DD><P> - -<DT><CODE>typedef void rl_compdisp_func_t (char **, int, int);</CODE> -<DD><P> - -<DT><CODE>typedef int rl_hook_func_t (void);</CODE> -<DD><P> - -<DT><CODE>typedef int rl_getc_func_t (FILE *);</CODE> -<DD><P> - -<DT><CODE>typedef int rl_linebuf_func_t (char *, int);</CODE> -<DD><P> - -<DT><CODE>typedef int rl_intfunc_t (int);</CODE> -<DD><DT><CODE>#define rl_ivoidfunc_t rl_hook_func_t</CODE> -<DD><DT><CODE>typedef int rl_icpfunc_t (char *);</CODE> -<DD><DT><CODE>typedef int rl_icppfunc_t (char **);</CODE> -<DD><P> - -<DT><CODE>typedef void rl_voidfunc_t (void);</CODE> -<DD><DT><CODE>typedef void rl_vintfunc_t (int);</CODE> -<DD><DT><CODE>typedef void rl_vcpfunc_t (char *);</CODE> -<DD><DT><CODE>typedef void rl_vcppfunc_t (char **);</CODE> -<DD><P> - -</DL> -<P> - -<A NAME="Function Writing"></A> -<HR SIZE="6"> -<A NAME="SEC27"></A> -<TABLE CELLPADDING=1 CELLSPACING=1 BORDER=0> -<TR><TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT">[<A HREF="readline.html#SEC26"> < </A>]</TD> -<TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT">[<A HREF="readline.html#SEC28"> > </A>]</TD> -<TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT"> <TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT">[<A HREF="readline.html#SEC28"> << </A>]</TD> -<TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT">[<A HREF="readline.html#SEC25"> Up </A>]</TD> -<TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT">[<A HREF="readline.html#SEC28"> >> </A>]</TD> -<TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT"> <TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT"> <TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT"> <TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT"> <TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT">[<A HREF="readline.html#SEC_Top">Top</A>]</TD> -<TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT">[<A HREF="readline.html#SEC_Contents">Contents</A>]</TD> -<TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT">[<A HREF="readline.html#SEC52">Index</A>]</TD> -<TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT">[<A HREF="readline.html#SEC_About"> ? </A>]</TD> -</TR></TABLE> -<H3> 2.2.2 Writing a New Function </H3> -<!--docid::SEC27::--> -<P> - -In order to write new functions for Readline, you need to know the +</p> +<p><code>int (*func)();</code> +</p> +<p>or the ANSI-C style declaration +</p> +<p><code>int (*func)(int, int);</code> +</p> +<p>we may write +</p> +<p><code>rl_command_func_t *func;</code> +</p> +<p>The full list of function pointer types available is +</p> +<dl compact="compact"> +<dt><span><code>typedef int rl_command_func_t (int, int);</code></span></dt> +<dt><span><code>typedef char *rl_compentry_func_t (const char *, int);</code></span></dt> +<dt><span><code>typedef char **rl_completion_func_t (const char *, int, int);</code></span></dt> +<dt><span><code>typedef char *rl_quote_func_t (char *, int, char *);</code></span></dt> +<dt><span><code>typedef char *rl_dequote_func_t (char *, int);</code></span></dt> +<dt><span><code>typedef int rl_compignore_func_t (char **);</code></span></dt> +<dt><span><code>typedef void rl_compdisp_func_t (char **, int, int);</code></span></dt> +<dt><span><code>typedef int rl_hook_func_t (void);</code></span></dt> +<dt><span><code>typedef int rl_getc_func_t (FILE *);</code></span></dt> +<dt><span><code>typedef int rl_linebuf_func_t (char *, int);</code></span></dt> +<dt><span><code>typedef int rl_intfunc_t (int);</code></span></dt> +<dt><span><code>#define rl_ivoidfunc_t rl_hook_func_t</code></span></dt> +<dt><span><code>typedef int rl_icpfunc_t (char *);</code></span></dt> +<dt><span><code>typedef int rl_icppfunc_t (char **);</code></span></dt> +<dt><span><code>typedef void rl_voidfunc_t (void);</code></span></dt> +<dt><span><code>typedef void rl_vintfunc_t (int);</code></span></dt> +<dt><span><code>typedef void rl_vcpfunc_t (char *);</code></span></dt> +<dt><span><code>typedef void rl_vcppfunc_t (char **);</code></span></dt> +</dl> + +<hr> +</div> +<div class="subsection" id="Function-Writing"> +<div class="header"> +<p> +Previous: <a href="#Readline-Typedefs" accesskey="p" rel="prev">Readline Typedefs</a>, Up: <a href="#Custom-Functions" accesskey="u" rel="up">Custom Functions</a> [<a href="#SEC_Contents" title="Table of contents" rel="contents">Contents</a>][<a href="#Concept-Index" title="Index" rel="index">Index</a>]</p> +</div> +<span id="Writing-a-New-Function"></span><h4 class="subsection">2.2.2 Writing a New Function</h4> + +<p>In order to write new functions for Readline, you need to know the calling conventions for keyboard-invoked functions, and the names of the variables that describe the current state of the line read so far. -</P><P> - -The calling sequence for a command <CODE>foo</CODE> looks like -</P><P> - -<TABLE><tr><td> </td><td class=example><pre><CODE>int foo (int count, int key)</CODE> -</pre></td></tr></table></P><P> - -where <VAR>count</VAR> is the numeric argument (or 1 if defaulted) and -<VAR>key</VAR> is the key that invoked this function. -</P><P> - -It is completely up to the function as to what should be done with the +</p> +<p>The calling sequence for a command <code>foo</code> looks like +</p> +<div class="example"> +<pre class="example"><code>int foo (int count, int key)</code> +</pre></div> + +<p>where <var>count</var> is the numeric argument (or 1 if defaulted) and +<var>key</var> is the key that invoked this function. +</p> +<p>It is completely up to the function as to what should be done with the numeric argument. Some functions use it as a repeat count, some as a flag, and others to choose alternate behavior (refreshing the current line as opposed to refreshing the screen, for example). Some choose to @@ -2732,1831 +2335,1471 @@ function uses the numeric argument as a repeat count, it should be able to do something useful with both negative and positive arguments. At the very least, it should be aware that it can be passed a negative argument. -</P><P> - -A command function should return 0 if its action completes successfully, +</p> +<p>A command function should return 0 if its action completes successfully, and a value greater than zero if some error occurs. This is the convention obeyed by all of the builtin Readline bindable command functions. -</P><P> - -<A NAME="Readline Variables"></A> -<HR SIZE="6"> -<A NAME="SEC28"></A> -<TABLE CELLPADDING=1 CELLSPACING=1 BORDER=0> -<TR><TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT">[<A HREF="readline.html#SEC27"> < </A>]</TD> -<TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT">[<A HREF="readline.html#SEC29"> > </A>]</TD> -<TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT"> <TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT">[<A HREF="readline.html#SEC29"> << </A>]</TD> -<TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT">[<A HREF="readline.html#SEC23"> Up </A>]</TD> -<TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT">[<A HREF="readline.html#SEC50"> >> </A>]</TD> -<TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT"> <TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT"> <TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT"> <TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT"> <TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT">[<A HREF="readline.html#SEC_Top">Top</A>]</TD> -<TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT">[<A HREF="readline.html#SEC_Contents">Contents</A>]</TD> -<TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT">[<A HREF="readline.html#SEC52">Index</A>]</TD> -<TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT">[<A HREF="readline.html#SEC_About"> ? </A>]</TD> -</TR></TABLE> -<H2> 2.3 Readline Variables </H2> -<!--docid::SEC28::--> -<P> - -These variables are available to function writers. -</P><P> - -<A NAME="IDX221"></A> -<DL> -<DT><U>Variable:</U> char * <B>rl_line_buffer</B> -<DD>This is the line gathered so far. You are welcome to modify the -contents of the line, but see <A HREF="readline.html#SEC34">2.4.5 Allowing Undoing</A>. The -function <CODE>rl_extend_line_buffer</CODE> is available to increase -the memory allocated to <CODE>rl_line_buffer</CODE>. -</DL> -</P><P> - -<A NAME="IDX222"></A> -<DL> -<DT><U>Variable:</U> int <B>rl_point</B> -<DD>The offset of the current cursor position in <CODE>rl_line_buffer</CODE> -(the <EM>point</EM>). -</DL> -</P><P> - -<A NAME="IDX223"></A> -<DL> -<DT><U>Variable:</U> int <B>rl_end</B> -<DD>The number of characters present in <CODE>rl_line_buffer</CODE>. When -<CODE>rl_point</CODE> is at the end of the line, <CODE>rl_point</CODE> and -<CODE>rl_end</CODE> are equal. -</DL> -</P><P> - -<A NAME="IDX224"></A> -<DL> -<DT><U>Variable:</U> int <B>rl_mark</B> -<DD>The <VAR>mark</VAR> (saved position) in the current line. If set, the mark -and point define a <EM>region</EM>. -</DL> -</P><P> - -<A NAME="IDX225"></A> -<DL> -<DT><U>Variable:</U> int <B>rl_done</B> -<DD>Setting this to a non-zero value causes Readline to return the current +</p> +<hr> +</div> +</div> +<div class="section" id="Readline-Variables"> +<div class="header"> +<p> +Next: <a href="#Readline-Convenience-Functions" accesskey="n" rel="next">Readline Convenience Functions</a>, Previous: <a href="#Custom-Functions" accesskey="p" rel="prev">Custom Functions</a>, Up: <a href="#Programming-with-GNU-Readline" accesskey="u" rel="up">Programming with GNU Readline</a> [<a href="#SEC_Contents" title="Table of contents" rel="contents">Contents</a>][<a href="#Concept-Index" title="Index" rel="index">Index</a>]</p> +</div> +<span id="Readline-Variables-1"></span><h3 class="section">2.3 Readline Variables</h3> + +<p>These variables are available to function writers. +</p> +<dl class="def"> +<dt id="index-rl_005fline_005fbuffer"><span class="category">Variable: </span><span><em>char *</em> <strong>rl_line_buffer</strong><a href='#index-rl_005fline_005fbuffer' class='copiable-anchor'> ¶</a></span></dt> +<dd><p>This is the line gathered so far. You are welcome to modify the +contents of the line, but see <a href="#Allowing-Undoing">Allowing Undoing</a>. The +function <code>rl_extend_line_buffer</code> is available to increase +the memory allocated to <code>rl_line_buffer</code>. +</p></dd></dl> + +<dl class="def"> +<dt id="index-rl_005fpoint"><span class="category">Variable: </span><span><em>int</em> <strong>rl_point</strong><a href='#index-rl_005fpoint' class='copiable-anchor'> ¶</a></span></dt> +<dd><p>The offset of the current cursor position in <code>rl_line_buffer</code> +(the <em>point</em>). +</p></dd></dl> + +<dl class="def"> +<dt id="index-rl_005fend"><span class="category">Variable: </span><span><em>int</em> <strong>rl_end</strong><a href='#index-rl_005fend' class='copiable-anchor'> ¶</a></span></dt> +<dd><p>The number of characters present in <code>rl_line_buffer</code>. When +<code>rl_point</code> is at the end of the line, <code>rl_point</code> and +<code>rl_end</code> are equal. +</p></dd></dl> + +<dl class="def"> +<dt id="index-rl_005fmark"><span class="category">Variable: </span><span><em>int</em> <strong>rl_mark</strong><a href='#index-rl_005fmark' class='copiable-anchor'> ¶</a></span></dt> +<dd><p>The <var>mark</var> (saved position) in the current line. If set, the mark +and point define a <em>region</em>. +</p></dd></dl> + +<dl class="def"> +<dt id="index-rl_005fdone"><span class="category">Variable: </span><span><em>int</em> <strong>rl_done</strong><a href='#index-rl_005fdone' class='copiable-anchor'> ¶</a></span></dt> +<dd><p>Setting this to a non-zero value causes Readline to return the current line immediately. -</DL> -</P><P> - -<A NAME="IDX226"></A> -<DL> -<DT><U>Variable:</U> int <B>rl_num_chars_to_read</B> -<DD>Setting this to a positive value before calling <CODE>readline()</CODE> causes +Readline will set this variable when it has read a key sequence bound +to <code>accept-line</code> and is about to return the line to the caller. +</p></dd></dl> + +<dl class="def"> +<dt id="index-rl_005feof_005ffound"><span class="category">Variable: </span><span><em>int</em> <strong>rl_eof_found</strong><a href='#index-rl_005feof_005ffound' class='copiable-anchor'> ¶</a></span></dt> +<dd><p>Readline will set this variable when it has read an EOF character (e.g., the +stty ‘<samp>EOF</samp>’ character) on an empty line or encountered a read error and +is about to return a NULL line to the caller. +</p></dd></dl> + +<dl class="def"> +<dt id="index-rl_005fnum_005fchars_005fto_005fread"><span class="category">Variable: </span><span><em>int</em> <strong>rl_num_chars_to_read</strong><a href='#index-rl_005fnum_005fchars_005fto_005fread' class='copiable-anchor'> ¶</a></span></dt> +<dd><p>Setting this to a positive value before calling <code>readline()</code> causes Readline to return after accepting that many characters, rather -than reading up to a character bound to <CODE>accept-line</CODE>. -</DL> -</P><P> - -<A NAME="IDX227"></A> -<DL> -<DT><U>Variable:</U> int <B>rl_pending_input</B> -<DD>Setting this to a value makes it the next keystroke read. This is a +than reading up to a character bound to <code>accept-line</code>. +</p></dd></dl> + +<dl class="def"> +<dt id="index-rl_005fpending_005finput"><span class="category">Variable: </span><span><em>int</em> <strong>rl_pending_input</strong><a href='#index-rl_005fpending_005finput' class='copiable-anchor'> ¶</a></span></dt> +<dd><p>Setting this to a value makes it the next keystroke read. This is a way to stuff a single character into the input stream. -</DL> -</P><P> +</p></dd></dl> -<A NAME="IDX228"></A> -<DL> -<DT><U>Variable:</U> int <B>rl_dispatching</B> -<DD>Set to a non-zero value if a function is being called from a key binding; +<dl class="def"> +<dt id="index-rl_005fdispatching"><span class="category">Variable: </span><span><em>int</em> <strong>rl_dispatching</strong><a href='#index-rl_005fdispatching' class='copiable-anchor'> ¶</a></span></dt> +<dd><p>Set to a non-zero value if a function is being called from a key binding; zero otherwise. Application functions can test this to discover whether -they were called directly or by Readline's dispatching mechanism. -</DL> -</P><P> - -<A NAME="IDX229"></A> -<DL> -<DT><U>Variable:</U> int <B>rl_erase_empty_line</B> -<DD>Setting this to a non-zero value causes Readline to completely erase +they were called directly or by Readline’s dispatching mechanism. +</p></dd></dl> + +<dl class="def"> +<dt id="index-rl_005ferase_005fempty_005fline"><span class="category">Variable: </span><span><em>int</em> <strong>rl_erase_empty_line</strong><a href='#index-rl_005ferase_005fempty_005fline' class='copiable-anchor'> ¶</a></span></dt> +<dd><p>Setting this to a non-zero value causes Readline to completely erase the current line, including any prompt, any time a newline is typed as the only character on an otherwise-empty line. The cursor is moved to the beginning of the newly-blank line. -</DL> -</P><P> - -<A NAME="IDX230"></A> -<DL> -<DT><U>Variable:</U> char * <B>rl_prompt</B> -<DD>The prompt Readline uses. This is set from the argument to -<CODE>readline()</CODE>, and should not be assigned to directly. -The <CODE>rl_set_prompt()</CODE> function (see section <A HREF="readline.html#SEC35">2.4.6 Redisplay</A>) may -be used to modify the prompt string after calling <CODE>readline()</CODE>. -</DL> -</P><P> - -<A NAME="IDX231"></A> -<DL> -<DT><U>Variable:</U> char * <B>rl_display_prompt</B> -<DD>The string displayed as the prompt. This is usually identical to -<VAR>rl_prompt</VAR>, but may be changed temporarily by functions that +</p></dd></dl> + +<dl class="def"> +<dt id="index-rl_005fprompt"><span class="category">Variable: </span><span><em>char *</em> <strong>rl_prompt</strong><a href='#index-rl_005fprompt' class='copiable-anchor'> ¶</a></span></dt> +<dd><p>The prompt Readline uses. This is set from the argument to +<code>readline()</code>, and should not be assigned to directly. +The <code>rl_set_prompt()</code> function (see <a href="#Redisplay">Redisplay</a>) may +be used to modify the prompt string after calling <code>readline()</code>. +</p></dd></dl> + +<dl class="def"> +<dt id="index-rl_005fdisplay_005fprompt"><span class="category">Variable: </span><span><em>char *</em> <strong>rl_display_prompt</strong><a href='#index-rl_005fdisplay_005fprompt' class='copiable-anchor'> ¶</a></span></dt> +<dd><p>The string displayed as the prompt. This is usually identical to +<var>rl_prompt</var>, but may be changed temporarily by functions that use the prompt string as a message area, such as incremental search. -</DL> -</P><P> - -<A NAME="IDX232"></A> -<DL> -<DT><U>Variable:</U> int <B>rl_already_prompted</B> -<DD>If an application wishes to display the prompt itself, rather than have -Readline do it the first time <CODE>readline()</CODE> is called, it should set +</p></dd></dl> + +<dl class="def"> +<dt id="index-rl_005falready_005fprompted"><span class="category">Variable: </span><span><em>int</em> <strong>rl_already_prompted</strong><a href='#index-rl_005falready_005fprompted' class='copiable-anchor'> ¶</a></span></dt> +<dd><p>If an application wishes to display the prompt itself, rather than have +Readline do it the first time <code>readline()</code> is called, it should set this variable to a non-zero value after displaying the prompt. -The prompt must also be passed as the argument to <CODE>readline()</CODE> so +The prompt must also be passed as the argument to <code>readline()</code> so the redisplay functions can update the display properly. The calling application is responsible for managing the value; Readline never sets it. -</DL> -</P><P> - -<A NAME="IDX233"></A> -<DL> -<DT><U>Variable:</U> const char * <B>rl_library_version</B> -<DD>The version number of this revision of the library. -</DL> -</P><P> - -<A NAME="IDX234"></A> -<DL> -<DT><U>Variable:</U> int <B>rl_readline_version</B> -<DD>An integer encoding the current version of the library. The encoding is -of the form 0x<VAR>MMmm</VAR>, where <VAR>MM</VAR> is the two-digit major version -number, and <VAR>mm</VAR> is the two-digit minor version number. -For example, for Readline-4.2, <CODE>rl_readline_version</CODE> would have the +</p></dd></dl> + +<dl class="def"> +<dt id="index-rl_005flibrary_005fversion"><span class="category">Variable: </span><span><em>const char *</em> <strong>rl_library_version</strong><a href='#index-rl_005flibrary_005fversion' class='copiable-anchor'> ¶</a></span></dt> +<dd><p>The version number of this revision of the library. +</p></dd></dl> + +<dl class="def"> +<dt id="index-rl_005freadline_005fversion"><span class="category">Variable: </span><span><em>int</em> <strong>rl_readline_version</strong><a href='#index-rl_005freadline_005fversion' class='copiable-anchor'> ¶</a></span></dt> +<dd><p>An integer encoding the current version of the library. The encoding is +of the form 0x<var>MMmm</var>, where <var>MM</var> is the two-digit major version +number, and <var>mm</var> is the two-digit minor version number. +For example, for Readline-4.2, <code>rl_readline_version</code> would have the value 0x0402. -</DL> -</P><P> +</p></dd></dl> -<A NAME="IDX235"></A> -<DL> -<DT><U>Variable:</U> int <B>rl_gnu_readline_p</B> -<DD>Always set to 1, denoting that this is GNU readline rather than some +<dl class="def"> +<dt id="index-rl_005fgnu_005freadline_005fp"><span class="category">Variable: </span><span><em>int</em> <strong>rl_gnu_readline_p</strong><a href='#index-rl_005fgnu_005freadline_005fp' class='copiable-anchor'> ¶</a></span></dt> +<dd><p>Always set to 1, denoting that this is <small>GNU</small> readline rather than some emulation. -</DL> -</P><P> - -<A NAME="IDX236"></A> -<DL> -<DT><U>Variable:</U> const char * <B>rl_terminal_name</B> -<DD>The terminal type, used for initialization. If not set by the application, -Readline sets this to the value of the <CODE>TERM</CODE> environment variable +</p></dd></dl> + +<dl class="def"> +<dt id="index-rl_005fterminal_005fname"><span class="category">Variable: </span><span><em>const char *</em> <strong>rl_terminal_name</strong><a href='#index-rl_005fterminal_005fname' class='copiable-anchor'> ¶</a></span></dt> +<dd><p>The terminal type, used for initialization. If not set by the application, +Readline sets this to the value of the <code>TERM</code> environment variable the first time it is called. -</DL> -</P><P> +</p></dd></dl> -<A NAME="IDX237"></A> -<DL> -<DT><U>Variable:</U> const char * <B>rl_readline_name</B> -<DD>This variable is set to a unique name by each application using Readline. +<dl class="def"> +<dt id="index-rl_005freadline_005fname"><span class="category">Variable: </span><span><em>const char *</em> <strong>rl_readline_name</strong><a href='#index-rl_005freadline_005fname' class='copiable-anchor'> ¶</a></span></dt> +<dd><p>This variable is set to a unique name by each application using Readline. The value allows conditional parsing of the inputrc file -(see section <A HREF="readline.html#SEC11">1.3.2 Conditional Init Constructs</A>). -</DL> -</P><P> - -<A NAME="IDX238"></A> -<DL> -<DT><U>Variable:</U> FILE * <B>rl_instream</B> -<DD>The stdio stream from which Readline reads input. -If <CODE>NULL</CODE>, Readline defaults to <VAR>stdin</VAR>. -</DL> -</P><P> - -<A NAME="IDX239"></A> -<DL> -<DT><U>Variable:</U> FILE * <B>rl_outstream</B> -<DD>The stdio stream to which Readline performs output. -If <CODE>NULL</CODE>, Readline defaults to <VAR>stdout</VAR>. -</DL> -</P><P> - -<A NAME="IDX240"></A> -<DL> -<DT><U>Variable:</U> int <B>rl_prefer_env_winsize</B> -<DD>If non-zero, Readline gives values found in the <CODE>LINES</CODE> and -<CODE>COLUMNS</CODE> environment variables greater precedence than values fetched +(see <a href="#Conditional-Init-Constructs">Conditional Init Constructs</a>). +</p></dd></dl> + +<dl class="def"> +<dt id="index-rl_005finstream"><span class="category">Variable: </span><span><em>FILE *</em> <strong>rl_instream</strong><a href='#index-rl_005finstream' class='copiable-anchor'> ¶</a></span></dt> +<dd><p>The stdio stream from which Readline reads input. +If <code>NULL</code>, Readline defaults to <var>stdin</var>. +</p></dd></dl> + +<dl class="def"> +<dt id="index-rl_005foutstream"><span class="category">Variable: </span><span><em>FILE *</em> <strong>rl_outstream</strong><a href='#index-rl_005foutstream' class='copiable-anchor'> ¶</a></span></dt> +<dd><p>The stdio stream to which Readline performs output. +If <code>NULL</code>, Readline defaults to <var>stdout</var>. +</p></dd></dl> + +<dl class="def"> +<dt id="index-rl_005fprefer_005fenv_005fwinsize"><span class="category">Variable: </span><span><em>int</em> <strong>rl_prefer_env_winsize</strong><a href='#index-rl_005fprefer_005fenv_005fwinsize' class='copiable-anchor'> ¶</a></span></dt> +<dd><p>If non-zero, Readline gives values found in the <code>LINES</code> and +<code>COLUMNS</code> environment variables greater precedence than values fetched from the kernel when computing the screen dimensions. -</DL> -</P><P> +</p></dd></dl> -<A NAME="IDX241"></A> -<DL> -<DT><U>Variable:</U> rl_command_func_t * <B>rl_last_func</B> -<DD>The address of the last command function Readline executed. May be used to +<dl class="def"> +<dt id="index-rl_005flast_005ffunc"><span class="category">Variable: </span><span><em>rl_command_func_t *</em> <strong>rl_last_func</strong><a href='#index-rl_005flast_005ffunc' class='copiable-anchor'> ¶</a></span></dt> +<dd><p>The address of the last command function Readline executed. May be used to test whether or not a function is being executed twice in succession, for example. -</DL> -</P><P> - -<A NAME="IDX242"></A> -<DL> -<DT><U>Variable:</U> rl_hook_func_t * <B>rl_startup_hook</B> -<DD>If non-zero, this is the address of a function to call just -before <CODE>readline</CODE> prints the first prompt. -</DL> -</P><P> - -<A NAME="IDX243"></A> -<DL> -<DT><U>Variable:</U> rl_hook_func_t * <B>rl_pre_input_hook</B> -<DD>If non-zero, this is the address of a function to call after -the first prompt has been printed and just before <CODE>readline</CODE> +</p></dd></dl> + +<dl class="def"> +<dt id="index-rl_005fstartup_005fhook"><span class="category">Variable: </span><span><em>rl_hook_func_t *</em> <strong>rl_startup_hook</strong><a href='#index-rl_005fstartup_005fhook' class='copiable-anchor'> ¶</a></span></dt> +<dd><p>If non-zero, this is the address of a function to call just +before <code>readline</code> prints the first prompt. +</p></dd></dl> + +<dl class="def"> +<dt id="index-rl_005fpre_005finput_005fhook"><span class="category">Variable: </span><span><em>rl_hook_func_t *</em> <strong>rl_pre_input_hook</strong><a href='#index-rl_005fpre_005finput_005fhook' class='copiable-anchor'> ¶</a></span></dt> +<dd><p>If non-zero, this is the address of a function to call after +the first prompt has been printed and just before <code>readline</code> starts reading input characters. -</DL> -</P><P> +</p></dd></dl> -<A NAME="IDX244"></A> -<DL> -<DT><U>Variable:</U> rl_hook_func_t * <B>rl_event_hook</B> -<DD>If non-zero, this is the address of a function to call periodically +<dl class="def"> +<dt id="index-rl_005fevent_005fhook"><span class="category">Variable: </span><span><em>rl_hook_func_t *</em> <strong>rl_event_hook</strong><a href='#index-rl_005fevent_005fhook' class='copiable-anchor'> ¶</a></span></dt> +<dd><p>If non-zero, this is the address of a function to call periodically when Readline is waiting for terminal input. By default, this will be called at most ten times a second if there is no keyboard input. -</DL> -</P><P> +</p></dd></dl> -<A NAME="IDX245"></A> -<DL> -<DT><U>Variable:</U> rl_getc_func_t * <B>rl_getc_function</B> -<DD>If non-zero, Readline will call indirectly through this pointer +<dl class="def"> +<dt id="index-rl_005fgetc_005ffunction"><span class="category">Variable: </span><span><em>rl_getc_func_t *</em> <strong>rl_getc_function</strong><a href='#index-rl_005fgetc_005ffunction' class='copiable-anchor'> ¶</a></span></dt> +<dd><p>If non-zero, Readline will call indirectly through this pointer to get a character from the input stream. By default, it is set to -<CODE>rl_getc</CODE>, the default Readline character input function -(see section <A HREF="readline.html#SEC37">2.4.8 Character Input</A>). -In general, an application that sets <VAR>rl_getc_function</VAR> should consider -setting <VAR>rl_input_available_hook</VAR> as well. -</DL> -</P><P> - -<A NAME="IDX246"></A> -<DL> -<DT><U>Variable:</U> rl_hook_func_t * <B>rl_signal_event_hook</B> -<DD>If non-zero, this is the address of a function to call if a read system +<code>rl_getc</code>, the default Readline character input function +(see <a href="#Character-Input">Character Input</a>). +In general, an application that sets <var>rl_getc_function</var> should consider +setting <var>rl_input_available_hook</var> as well. +</p></dd></dl> + +<dl class="def"> +<dt id="index-rl_005fsignal_005fevent_005fhook"><span class="category">Variable: </span><span><em>rl_hook_func_t *</em> <strong>rl_signal_event_hook</strong><a href='#index-rl_005fsignal_005fevent_005fhook' class='copiable-anchor'> ¶</a></span></dt> +<dd><p>If non-zero, this is the address of a function to call if a read system call is interrupted when Readline is reading terminal input. -</DL> -</P><P> +</p></dd></dl> -<A NAME="IDX247"></A> -<DL> -<DT><U>Variable:</U> rl_hook_func_t * <B>rl_input_available_hook</B> -<DD>If non-zero, Readline will use this function's return value when it needs +<dl class="def"> +<dt id="index-rl_005ftimeout_005fevent_005fhook"><span class="category">Variable: </span><span><em>rl_hook_func_t *</em> <strong>rl_timeout_event_hook</strong><a href='#index-rl_005ftimeout_005fevent_005fhook' class='copiable-anchor'> ¶</a></span></dt> +<dd><p>If non-zero, this is the address of a function to call if Readline times +out while reading input. +</p></dd></dl> + +<dl class="def"> +<dt id="index-rl_005finput_005favailable_005fhook"><span class="category">Variable: </span><span><em>rl_hook_func_t *</em> <strong>rl_input_available_hook</strong><a href='#index-rl_005finput_005favailable_005fhook' class='copiable-anchor'> ¶</a></span></dt> +<dd><p>If non-zero, Readline will use this function’s return value when it needs to determine whether or not there is available input on the current input source. -The default hook checks <CODE>rl_instream</CODE>; if an application is using a +The default hook checks <code>rl_instream</code>; if an application is using a different input source, it should set the hook appropriately. Readline queries for available input when implementing intra-key-sequence timeouts during input and incremental searches. This may use an application-specific timeout before returning a value; -Readline uses the value passed to <CODE>rl_set_keyboard_input_timeout()</CODE> -or the value of the user-settable <VAR>keyseq-timeout</VAR> variable. -This is designed for use by applications using Readline's callback interface -(see section <A HREF="readline.html#SEC41">2.4.12 Alternate Interface</A>), which may not use the traditional -<CODE>read(2)</CODE> and file descriptor interface, or other applications using +Readline uses the value passed to <code>rl_set_keyboard_input_timeout()</code> +or the value of the user-settable <var>keyseq-timeout</var> variable. +This is designed for use by applications using Readline’s callback interface +(see <a href="#Alternate-Interface">Alternate Interface</a>), which may not use the traditional +<code>read(2)</code> and file descriptor interface, or other applications using a different input mechanism. If an application uses an input mechanism or hook that can potentially exceed -the value of <VAR>keyseq-timeout</VAR>, it should increase the timeout or set +the value of <var>keyseq-timeout</var>, it should increase the timeout or set this hook appropriately even when not using the callback interface. -In general, an application that sets <VAR>rl_getc_function</VAR> should consider -setting <VAR>rl_input_available_hook</VAR> as well. -</DL> -</P><P> - -<A NAME="IDX248"></A> -<DL> -<DT><U>Variable:</U> rl_voidfunc_t * <B>rl_redisplay_function</B> -<DD>If non-zero, Readline will call indirectly through this pointer +In general, an application that sets <var>rl_getc_function</var> should consider +setting <var>rl_input_available_hook</var> as well. +</p></dd></dl> + +<dl class="def"> +<dt id="index-rl_005fredisplay_005ffunction"><span class="category">Variable: </span><span><em>rl_voidfunc_t *</em> <strong>rl_redisplay_function</strong><a href='#index-rl_005fredisplay_005ffunction' class='copiable-anchor'> ¶</a></span></dt> +<dd><p>If non-zero, Readline will call indirectly through this pointer to update the display with the current contents of the editing buffer. -By default, it is set to <CODE>rl_redisplay</CODE>, the default Readline -redisplay function (see section <A HREF="readline.html#SEC35">2.4.6 Redisplay</A>). -</DL> -</P><P> - -<A NAME="IDX249"></A> -<DL> -<DT><U>Variable:</U> rl_vintfunc_t * <B>rl_prep_term_function</B> -<DD>If non-zero, Readline will call indirectly through this pointer +By default, it is set to <code>rl_redisplay</code>, the default Readline +redisplay function (see <a href="#Redisplay">Redisplay</a>). +</p></dd></dl> + +<dl class="def"> +<dt id="index-rl_005fprep_005fterm_005ffunction"><span class="category">Variable: </span><span><em>rl_vintfunc_t *</em> <strong>rl_prep_term_function</strong><a href='#index-rl_005fprep_005fterm_005ffunction' class='copiable-anchor'> ¶</a></span></dt> +<dd><p>If non-zero, Readline will call indirectly through this pointer to initialize the terminal. The function takes a single argument, an -<CODE>int</CODE> flag that says whether or not to use eight-bit characters. -By default, this is set to <CODE>rl_prep_terminal</CODE> -(see section <A HREF="readline.html#SEC38">2.4.9 Terminal Management</A>). -</DL> -</P><P> - -<A NAME="IDX250"></A> -<DL> -<DT><U>Variable:</U> rl_voidfunc_t * <B>rl_deprep_term_function</B> -<DD>If non-zero, Readline will call indirectly through this pointer +<code>int</code> flag that says whether or not to use eight-bit characters. +By default, this is set to <code>rl_prep_terminal</code> +(see <a href="#Terminal-Management">Terminal Management</a>). +</p></dd></dl> + +<dl class="def"> +<dt id="index-rl_005fdeprep_005fterm_005ffunction"><span class="category">Variable: </span><span><em>rl_voidfunc_t *</em> <strong>rl_deprep_term_function</strong><a href='#index-rl_005fdeprep_005fterm_005ffunction' class='copiable-anchor'> ¶</a></span></dt> +<dd><p>If non-zero, Readline will call indirectly through this pointer to reset the terminal. This function should undo the effects of -<CODE>rl_prep_term_function</CODE>. -By default, this is set to <CODE>rl_deprep_terminal</CODE> -(see section <A HREF="readline.html#SEC38">2.4.9 Terminal Management</A>). -</DL> -</P><P> - -<A NAME="IDX251"></A> -<DL> -<DT><U>Variable:</U> Keymap <B>rl_executing_keymap</B> -<DD>This variable is set to the keymap (see section <A HREF="readline.html#SEC31">2.4.2 Selecting a Keymap</A>) in which the +<code>rl_prep_term_function</code>. +By default, this is set to <code>rl_deprep_terminal</code> +(see <a href="#Terminal-Management">Terminal Management</a>). +</p></dd></dl> + +<dl class="def"> +<dt id="index-rl_005fexecuting_005fkeymap"><span class="category">Variable: </span><span><em>Keymap</em> <strong>rl_executing_keymap</strong><a href='#index-rl_005fexecuting_005fkeymap' class='copiable-anchor'> ¶</a></span></dt> +<dd><p>This variable is set to the keymap (see <a href="#Keymaps">Selecting a Keymap</a>) in which the currently executing readline function was found. -</DL> -</P><P> +</p></dd></dl> -<A NAME="IDX252"></A> -<DL> -<DT><U>Variable:</U> Keymap <B>rl_binding_keymap</B> -<DD>This variable is set to the keymap (see section <A HREF="readline.html#SEC31">2.4.2 Selecting a Keymap</A>) in which the +<dl class="def"> +<dt id="index-rl_005fbinding_005fkeymap"><span class="category">Variable: </span><span><em>Keymap</em> <strong>rl_binding_keymap</strong><a href='#index-rl_005fbinding_005fkeymap' class='copiable-anchor'> ¶</a></span></dt> +<dd><p>This variable is set to the keymap (see <a href="#Keymaps">Selecting a Keymap</a>) in which the last key binding occurred. -</DL> -</P><P> - -<A NAME="IDX253"></A> -<DL> -<DT><U>Variable:</U> char * <B>rl_executing_macro</B> -<DD>This variable is set to the text of any currently-executing macro. -</DL> -</P><P> - -<A NAME="IDX254"></A> -<DL> -<DT><U>Variable:</U> int <B>rl_executing_key</B> -<DD>The key that caused the dispatch to the currently-executing Readline function. -</DL> -</P><P> - -<A NAME="IDX255"></A> -<DL> -<DT><U>Variable:</U> char * <B>rl_executing_keyseq</B> -<DD>The full key sequence that caused the dispatch to the currently-executing +</p></dd></dl> + +<dl class="def"> +<dt id="index-rl_005fexecuting_005fmacro"><span class="category">Variable: </span><span><em>char *</em> <strong>rl_executing_macro</strong><a href='#index-rl_005fexecuting_005fmacro' class='copiable-anchor'> ¶</a></span></dt> +<dd><p>This variable is set to the text of any currently-executing macro. +</p></dd></dl> + +<dl class="def"> +<dt id="index-rl_005fexecuting_005fkey"><span class="category">Variable: </span><span><em>int</em> <strong>rl_executing_key</strong><a href='#index-rl_005fexecuting_005fkey' class='copiable-anchor'> ¶</a></span></dt> +<dd><p>The key that caused the dispatch to the currently-executing Readline function. +</p></dd></dl> + +<dl class="def"> +<dt id="index-rl_005fexecuting_005fkeyseq"><span class="category">Variable: </span><span><em>char *</em> <strong>rl_executing_keyseq</strong><a href='#index-rl_005fexecuting_005fkeyseq' class='copiable-anchor'> ¶</a></span></dt> +<dd><p>The full key sequence that caused the dispatch to the currently-executing Readline function. -</DL> -</P><P> - -<A NAME="IDX256"></A> -<DL> -<DT><U>Variable:</U> int <B>rl_key_sequence_length</B> -<DD>The number of characters in <VAR>rl_executing_keyseq</VAR>. -</DL> -</P><P> - -<A NAME="IDX257"></A> -<DL> -<DT><U>Variable:</U> int <B>rl_readline_state</B> -<DD>A variable with bit values that encapsulate the current Readline state. -A bit is set with the <CODE>RL_SETSTATE</CODE> macro, and unset with the -<CODE>RL_UNSETSTATE</CODE> macro. Use the <CODE>RL_ISSTATE</CODE> macro to test +</p></dd></dl> + +<dl class="def"> +<dt id="index-rl_005fkey_005fsequence_005flength"><span class="category">Variable: </span><span><em>int</em> <strong>rl_key_sequence_length</strong><a href='#index-rl_005fkey_005fsequence_005flength' class='copiable-anchor'> ¶</a></span></dt> +<dd><p>The number of characters in <var>rl_executing_keyseq</var>. +</p></dd></dl> + +<dl class="def"> +<dt id="index-rl_005freadline_005fstate"><span class="category">Variable: </span><span><em>int</em> <strong>rl_readline_state</strong><a href='#index-rl_005freadline_005fstate' class='copiable-anchor'> ¶</a></span></dt> +<dd><p>A variable with bit values that encapsulate the current Readline state. +A bit is set with the <code>RL_SETSTATE</code> macro, and unset with the +<code>RL_UNSETSTATE</code> macro. Use the <code>RL_ISSTATE</code> macro to test whether a particular state bit is set. Current state bits include: -</P><P> - -<DL COMPACT> -<DT><CODE>RL_STATE_NONE</CODE> -<DD>Readline has not yet been called, nor has it begun to initialize. -<DT><CODE>RL_STATE_INITIALIZING</CODE> -<DD>Readline is initializing its internal data structures. -<DT><CODE>RL_STATE_INITIALIZED</CODE> -<DD>Readline has completed its initialization. -<DT><CODE>RL_STATE_TERMPREPPED</CODE> -<DD>Readline has modified the terminal modes to do its own input and redisplay. -<DT><CODE>RL_STATE_READCMD</CODE> -<DD>Readline is reading a command from the keyboard. -<DT><CODE>RL_STATE_METANEXT</CODE> -<DD>Readline is reading more input after reading the meta-prefix character. -<DT><CODE>RL_STATE_DISPATCHING</CODE> -<DD>Readline is dispatching to a command. -<DT><CODE>RL_STATE_MOREINPUT</CODE> -<DD>Readline is reading more input while executing an editing command. -<DT><CODE>RL_STATE_ISEARCH</CODE> -<DD>Readline is performing an incremental history search. -<DT><CODE>RL_STATE_NSEARCH</CODE> -<DD>Readline is performing a non-incremental history search. -<DT><CODE>RL_STATE_SEARCH</CODE> -<DD>Readline is searching backward or forward through the history for a string. -<DT><CODE>RL_STATE_NUMERICARG</CODE> -<DD>Readline is reading a numeric argument. -<DT><CODE>RL_STATE_MACROINPUT</CODE> -<DD>Readline is currently getting its input from a previously-defined keyboard +</p> +<dl compact="compact"> +<dt><span><code>RL_STATE_NONE</code></span></dt> +<dd><p>Readline has not yet been called, nor has it begun to initialize. +</p></dd> +<dt><span><code>RL_STATE_INITIALIZING</code></span></dt> +<dd><p>Readline is initializing its internal data structures. +</p></dd> +<dt><span><code>RL_STATE_INITIALIZED</code></span></dt> +<dd><p>Readline has completed its initialization. +</p></dd> +<dt><span><code>RL_STATE_TERMPREPPED</code></span></dt> +<dd><p>Readline has modified the terminal modes to do its own input and redisplay. +</p></dd> +<dt><span><code>RL_STATE_READCMD</code></span></dt> +<dd><p>Readline is reading a command from the keyboard. +</p></dd> +<dt><span><code>RL_STATE_METANEXT</code></span></dt> +<dd><p>Readline is reading more input after reading the meta-prefix character. +</p></dd> +<dt><span><code>RL_STATE_DISPATCHING</code></span></dt> +<dd><p>Readline is dispatching to a command. +</p></dd> +<dt><span><code>RL_STATE_MOREINPUT</code></span></dt> +<dd><p>Readline is reading more input while executing an editing command. +</p></dd> +<dt><span><code>RL_STATE_ISEARCH</code></span></dt> +<dd><p>Readline is performing an incremental history search. +</p></dd> +<dt><span><code>RL_STATE_NSEARCH</code></span></dt> +<dd><p>Readline is performing a non-incremental history search. +</p></dd> +<dt><span><code>RL_STATE_SEARCH</code></span></dt> +<dd><p>Readline is searching backward or forward through the history for a string. +</p></dd> +<dt><span><code>RL_STATE_NUMERICARG</code></span></dt> +<dd><p>Readline is reading a numeric argument. +</p></dd> +<dt><span><code>RL_STATE_MACROINPUT</code></span></dt> +<dd><p>Readline is currently getting its input from a previously-defined keyboard macro. -<DT><CODE>RL_STATE_MACRODEF</CODE> -<DD>Readline is currently reading characters defining a keyboard macro. -<DT><CODE>RL_STATE_OVERWRITE</CODE> -<DD>Readline is in overwrite mode. -<DT><CODE>RL_STATE_COMPLETING</CODE> -<DD>Readline is performing word completion. -<DT><CODE>RL_STATE_SIGHANDLER</CODE> -<DD>Readline is currently executing the readline signal handler. -<DT><CODE>RL_STATE_UNDOING</CODE> -<DD>Readline is performing an undo. -<DT><CODE>RL_STATE_INPUTPENDING</CODE> -<DD>Readline has input pending due to a call to <CODE>rl_execute_next()</CODE>. -<DT><CODE>RL_STATE_TTYCSAVED</CODE> -<DD>Readline has saved the values of the terminal's special characters. -<DT><CODE>RL_STATE_CALLBACK</CODE> -<DD>Readline is currently using the alternate (callback) interface -(see section <A HREF="readline.html#SEC41">2.4.12 Alternate Interface</A>). -<DT><CODE>RL_STATE_VIMOTION</CODE> -<DD>Readline is reading the argument to a vi-mode "motion" command. -<DT><CODE>RL_STATE_MULTIKEY</CODE> -<DD>Readline is reading a multiple-keystroke command. -<DT><CODE>RL_STATE_VICMDONCE</CODE> -<DD>Readline has entered vi command (movement) mode at least one time during -the current call to <CODE>readline()</CODE>. -<DT><CODE>RL_STATE_DONE</CODE> -<DD>Readline has read a key sequence bound to <CODE>accept-line</CODE> +</p></dd> +<dt><span><code>RL_STATE_MACRODEF</code></span></dt> +<dd><p>Readline is currently reading characters defining a keyboard macro. +</p></dd> +<dt><span><code>RL_STATE_OVERWRITE</code></span></dt> +<dd><p>Readline is in overwrite mode. +</p></dd> +<dt><span><code>RL_STATE_COMPLETING</code></span></dt> +<dd><p>Readline is performing word completion. +</p></dd> +<dt><span><code>RL_STATE_SIGHANDLER</code></span></dt> +<dd><p>Readline is currently executing the readline signal handler. +</p></dd> +<dt><span><code>RL_STATE_UNDOING</code></span></dt> +<dd><p>Readline is performing an undo. +</p></dd> +<dt><span><code>RL_STATE_INPUTPENDING</code></span></dt> +<dd><p>Readline has input pending due to a call to <code>rl_execute_next()</code>. +</p></dd> +<dt><span><code>RL_STATE_TTYCSAVED</code></span></dt> +<dd><p>Readline has saved the values of the terminal’s special characters. +</p></dd> +<dt><span><code>RL_STATE_CALLBACK</code></span></dt> +<dd><p>Readline is currently using the alternate (callback) interface +(see <a href="#Alternate-Interface">Alternate Interface</a>). +</p></dd> +<dt><span><code>RL_STATE_VIMOTION</code></span></dt> +<dd><p>Readline is reading the argument to a vi-mode "motion" command. +</p></dd> +<dt><span><code>RL_STATE_MULTIKEY</code></span></dt> +<dd><p>Readline is reading a multiple-keystroke command. +</p></dd> +<dt><span><code>RL_STATE_VICMDONCE</code></span></dt> +<dd><p>Readline has entered vi command (movement) mode at least one time during +the current call to <code>readline()</code>. +</p></dd> +<dt><span><code>RL_STATE_DONE</code></span></dt> +<dd><p>Readline has read a key sequence bound to <code>accept-line</code> and is about to return the line to the caller. -</DL> -<P> - -</DL> -</P><P> - -<A NAME="IDX258"></A> -<DL> -<DT><U>Variable:</U> int <B>rl_explicit_arg</B> -<DD>Set to a non-zero value if an explicit numeric argument was specified by +</p></dd> +<dt><span><code>RL_STATE_TIMEOUT</code></span></dt> +<dd><p>Readline has timed out (it did not receive a line or specified number of +characters before the timeout duration specified by <code>rl_set_timeout</code> +elapsed) and is returning that status to the caller. +</p></dd> +<dt><span><code>RL_STATE_EOF</code></span></dt> +<dd><p>Readline has read an EOF character (e.g., the stty ‘<samp>EOF</samp>’ character) +or encountered a read error and is about to return a NULL line to the caller. +</p></dd> +</dl> + +</dd></dl> + +<dl class="def"> +<dt id="index-rl_005fexplicit_005farg"><span class="category">Variable: </span><span><em>int</em> <strong>rl_explicit_arg</strong><a href='#index-rl_005fexplicit_005farg' class='copiable-anchor'> ¶</a></span></dt> +<dd><p>Set to a non-zero value if an explicit numeric argument was specified by the user. Only valid in a bindable command function. -</DL> -</P><P> +</p></dd></dl> -<A NAME="IDX259"></A> -<DL> -<DT><U>Variable:</U> int <B>rl_numeric_arg</B> -<DD>Set to the value of any numeric argument explicitly specified by the user +<dl class="def"> +<dt id="index-rl_005fnumeric_005farg"><span class="category">Variable: </span><span><em>int</em> <strong>rl_numeric_arg</strong><a href='#index-rl_005fnumeric_005farg' class='copiable-anchor'> ¶</a></span></dt> +<dd><p>Set to the value of any numeric argument explicitly specified by the user before executing the current Readline function. Only valid in a bindable command function. -</DL> -</P><P> - -<A NAME="IDX260"></A> -<DL> -<DT><U>Variable:</U> int <B>rl_editing_mode</B> -<DD>Set to a value denoting Readline's current editing mode. A value of -<VAR>1</VAR> means Readline is currently in emacs mode; <VAR>0</VAR> +</p></dd></dl> + +<dl class="def"> +<dt id="index-rl_005fediting_005fmode"><span class="category">Variable: </span><span><em>int</em> <strong>rl_editing_mode</strong><a href='#index-rl_005fediting_005fmode' class='copiable-anchor'> ¶</a></span></dt> +<dd><p>Set to a value denoting Readline’s current editing mode. A value of +<var>1</var> means Readline is currently in emacs mode; <var>0</var> means that vi mode is active. -</DL> -</P><P> - -<A NAME="Readline Convenience Functions"></A> -<HR SIZE="6"> -<A NAME="SEC29"></A> -<TABLE CELLPADDING=1 CELLSPACING=1 BORDER=0> -<TR><TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT">[<A HREF="readline.html#SEC28"> < </A>]</TD> -<TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT">[<A HREF="readline.html#SEC30"> > </A>]</TD> -<TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT"> <TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT">[<A HREF="readline.html#SEC44"> << </A>]</TD> -<TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT">[<A HREF="readline.html#SEC23"> Up </A>]</TD> -<TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT">[<A HREF="readline.html#SEC44"> >> </A>]</TD> -<TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT"> <TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT"> <TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT"> <TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT"> <TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT">[<A HREF="readline.html#SEC_Top">Top</A>]</TD> -<TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT">[<A HREF="readline.html#SEC_Contents">Contents</A>]</TD> -<TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT">[<A HREF="readline.html#SEC52">Index</A>]</TD> -<TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT">[<A HREF="readline.html#SEC_About"> ? </A>]</TD> -</TR></TABLE> -<H2> 2.4 Readline Convenience Functions </H2> -<!--docid::SEC29::--> -<P> - -<BLOCKQUOTE><TABLE BORDER=0 CELLSPACING=0> -<TR><TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="TOP"><A HREF="readline.html#SEC30">2.4.1 Naming a Function</A></TD><TD> </TD><TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="TOP">How to give a function you write a name.</TD></TR> -<TR><TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="TOP"><A HREF="readline.html#SEC31">2.4.2 Selecting a Keymap</A></TD><TD> </TD><TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="TOP">Making keymaps.</TD></TR> -<TR><TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="TOP"><A HREF="readline.html#SEC32">2.4.3 Binding Keys</A></TD><TD> </TD><TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="TOP">Changing Keymaps.</TD></TR> -<TR><TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="TOP"><A HREF="readline.html#SEC33">2.4.4 Associating Function Names and Bindings</A></TD><TD> </TD><TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="TOP">Translate function names to - key sequences.</TD></TR> -<TR><TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="TOP"><A HREF="readline.html#SEC34">2.4.5 Allowing Undoing</A></TD><TD> </TD><TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="TOP">How to make your functions undoable.</TD></TR> -<TR><TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="TOP"><A HREF="readline.html#SEC35">2.4.6 Redisplay</A></TD><TD> </TD><TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="TOP">Functions to control line display.</TD></TR> -<TR><TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="TOP"><A HREF="readline.html#SEC36">2.4.7 Modifying Text</A></TD><TD> </TD><TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="TOP">Functions to modify <CODE>rl_line_buffer</CODE>.</TD></TR> -<TR><TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="TOP"><A HREF="readline.html#SEC37">2.4.8 Character Input</A></TD><TD> </TD><TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="TOP">Functions to read keyboard input.</TD></TR> -<TR><TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="TOP"><A HREF="readline.html#SEC38">2.4.9 Terminal Management</A></TD><TD> </TD><TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="TOP">Functions to manage terminal settings.</TD></TR> -<TR><TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="TOP"><A HREF="readline.html#SEC39">2.4.10 Utility Functions</A></TD><TD> </TD><TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="TOP">Generally useful functions and hooks.</TD></TR> -<TR><TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="TOP"><A HREF="readline.html#SEC40">2.4.11 Miscellaneous Functions</A></TD><TD> </TD><TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="TOP">Functions that don't fall into any category.</TD></TR> -<TR><TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="TOP"><A HREF="readline.html#SEC41">2.4.12 Alternate Interface</A></TD><TD> </TD><TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="TOP">Using Readline in a `callback' fashion.</TD></TR> -<TR><TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="TOP"><A HREF="readline.html#SEC42">2.4.13 A Readline Example</A></TD><TD> </TD><TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="TOP">An example Readline function.</TD></TR> -<TR><TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="TOP"><A HREF="readline.html#SEC43">2.4.14 Alternate Interface Example</A></TD><TD> </TD><TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="TOP">An example program using the alternate interface.</TD></TR> -</TABLE></BLOCKQUOTE> -<P> - -<A NAME="Function Naming"></A> -<HR SIZE="6"> -<A NAME="SEC30"></A> -<TABLE CELLPADDING=1 CELLSPACING=1 BORDER=0> -<TR><TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT">[<A HREF="readline.html#SEC29"> < </A>]</TD> -<TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT">[<A HREF="readline.html#SEC31"> > </A>]</TD> -<TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT"> <TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT">[<A HREF="readline.html#SEC44"> << </A>]</TD> -<TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT">[<A HREF="readline.html#SEC29"> Up </A>]</TD> -<TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT">[<A HREF="readline.html#SEC44"> >> </A>]</TD> -<TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT"> <TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT"> <TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT"> <TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT"> <TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT">[<A HREF="readline.html#SEC_Top">Top</A>]</TD> -<TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT">[<A HREF="readline.html#SEC_Contents">Contents</A>]</TD> -<TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT">[<A HREF="readline.html#SEC52">Index</A>]</TD> -<TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT">[<A HREF="readline.html#SEC_About"> ? </A>]</TD> -</TR></TABLE> -<H3> 2.4.1 Naming a Function </H3> -<!--docid::SEC30::--> -<P> - -The user can dynamically change the bindings of keys while using +</p></dd></dl> + + +<hr> +</div> +<div class="section" id="Readline-Convenience-Functions"> +<div class="header"> +<p> +Next: <a href="#Readline-Signal-Handling" accesskey="n" rel="next">Readline Signal Handling</a>, Previous: <a href="#Readline-Variables" accesskey="p" rel="prev">Readline Variables</a>, Up: <a href="#Programming-with-GNU-Readline" accesskey="u" rel="up">Programming with GNU Readline</a> [<a href="#SEC_Contents" title="Table of contents" rel="contents">Contents</a>][<a href="#Concept-Index" title="Index" rel="index">Index</a>]</p> +</div> +<span id="Readline-Convenience-Functions-1"></span><h3 class="section">2.4 Readline Convenience Functions</h3> + + +<ul class="section-toc"> +<li><a href="#Function-Naming" accesskey="1">Naming a Function</a></li> +<li><a href="#Keymaps" accesskey="2">Selecting a Keymap</a></li> +<li><a href="#Binding-Keys" accesskey="3">Binding Keys</a></li> +<li><a href="#Associating-Function-Names-and-Bindings" accesskey="4">Associating Function Names and Bindings</a></li> +<li><a href="#Allowing-Undoing" accesskey="5">Allowing Undoing</a></li> +<li><a href="#Redisplay" accesskey="6">Redisplay</a></li> +<li><a href="#Modifying-Text" accesskey="7">Modifying Text</a></li> +<li><a href="#Character-Input" accesskey="8">Character Input</a></li> +<li><a href="#Terminal-Management" accesskey="9">Terminal Management</a></li> +<li><a href="#Utility-Functions">Utility Functions</a></li> +<li><a href="#Miscellaneous-Functions">Miscellaneous Functions</a></li> +<li><a href="#Alternate-Interface">Alternate Interface</a></li> +<li><a href="#A-Readline-Example">A Readline Example</a></li> +<li><a href="#Alternate-Interface-Example">Alternate Interface Example</a></li> +</ul> +<hr> +<div class="subsection" id="Function-Naming"> +<div class="header"> +<p> +Next: <a href="#Keymaps" accesskey="n" rel="next">Selecting a Keymap</a>, Up: <a href="#Readline-Convenience-Functions" accesskey="u" rel="up">Readline Convenience Functions</a> [<a href="#SEC_Contents" title="Table of contents" rel="contents">Contents</a>][<a href="#Concept-Index" title="Index" rel="index">Index</a>]</p> +</div> +<span id="Naming-a-Function"></span><h4 class="subsection">2.4.1 Naming a Function</h4> + +<p>The user can dynamically change the bindings of keys while using Readline. This is done by representing the function with a descriptive name. The user is able to type the descriptive name when referring to the function. Thus, in an init file, one might find -</P><P> +</p> +<div class="example"> +<pre class="example">Meta-Rubout: backward-kill-word +</pre></div> -<TABLE><tr><td> </td><td class=example><pre>Meta-Rubout: backward-kill-word -</pre></td></tr></table></P><P> - -This binds the keystroke <KBD>Meta-Rubout</KBD> to the function -<EM>descriptively</EM> named <CODE>backward-kill-word</CODE>. You, as the +<p>This binds the keystroke <tt class="key">Meta-Rubout</tt> to the function +<em>descriptively</em> named <code>backward-kill-word</code>. You, as the programmer, should bind the functions you write to descriptive names as well. Readline provides a function for doing that: -</P><P> - -<A NAME="IDX261"></A> -<DL> -<DT><U>Function:</U> int <B>rl_add_defun</B> <I>(const char *name, rl_command_func_t *function, int key)</I> -<DD>Add <VAR>name</VAR> to the list of named functions. Make <VAR>function</VAR> be -the function that gets called. If <VAR>key</VAR> is not -1, then bind it to -<VAR>function</VAR> using <CODE>rl_bind_key()</CODE>. -</DL> -</P><P> - -Using this function alone is sufficient for most applications. +</p> +<dl class="def"> +<dt id="index-rl_005fadd_005fdefun"><span class="category">Function: </span><span><em>int</em> <strong>rl_add_defun</strong> <em>(const char *name, rl_command_func_t *function, int key)</em><a href='#index-rl_005fadd_005fdefun' class='copiable-anchor'> ¶</a></span></dt> +<dd><p>Add <var>name</var> to the list of named functions. Make <var>function</var> be +the function that gets called. If <var>key</var> is not -1, then bind it to +<var>function</var> using <code>rl_bind_key()</code>. +</p></dd></dl> + +<p>Using this function alone is sufficient for most applications. It is the recommended way to add a few functions to the default functions that Readline has built in. If you need to do something other than adding a function to Readline, you may need to use the underlying functions described below. -</P><P> - -<A NAME="Keymaps"></A> -<HR SIZE="6"> -<A NAME="SEC31"></A> -<TABLE CELLPADDING=1 CELLSPACING=1 BORDER=0> -<TR><TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT">[<A HREF="readline.html#SEC30"> < </A>]</TD> -<TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT">[<A HREF="readline.html#SEC32"> > </A>]</TD> -<TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT"> <TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT">[<A HREF="readline.html#SEC32"> << </A>]</TD> -<TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT">[<A HREF="readline.html#SEC29"> Up </A>]</TD> -<TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT">[<A HREF="readline.html#SEC44"> >> </A>]</TD> -<TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT"> <TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT"> <TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT"> <TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT"> <TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT">[<A HREF="readline.html#SEC_Top">Top</A>]</TD> -<TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT">[<A HREF="readline.html#SEC_Contents">Contents</A>]</TD> -<TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT">[<A HREF="readline.html#SEC52">Index</A>]</TD> -<TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT">[<A HREF="readline.html#SEC_About"> ? </A>]</TD> -</TR></TABLE> -<H3> 2.4.2 Selecting a Keymap </H3> -<!--docid::SEC31::--> -<P> - -Key bindings take place on a <EM>keymap</EM>. The keymap is the +</p> +<hr> +</div> +<div class="subsection" id="Keymaps"> +<div class="header"> +<p> +Next: <a href="#Binding-Keys" accesskey="n" rel="next">Binding Keys</a>, Previous: <a href="#Function-Naming" accesskey="p" rel="prev">Naming a Function</a>, Up: <a href="#Readline-Convenience-Functions" accesskey="u" rel="up">Readline Convenience Functions</a> [<a href="#SEC_Contents" title="Table of contents" rel="contents">Contents</a>][<a href="#Concept-Index" title="Index" rel="index">Index</a>]</p> +</div> +<span id="Selecting-a-Keymap"></span><h4 class="subsection">2.4.2 Selecting a Keymap</h4> + +<p>Key bindings take place on a <em>keymap</em>. The keymap is the association between the keys that the user types and the functions that get run. You can make your own keymaps, copy existing keymaps, and tell Readline which keymap to use. -</P><P> - -<A NAME="IDX262"></A> -<DL> -<DT><U>Function:</U> Keymap <B>rl_make_bare_keymap</B> <I>(void)</I> -<DD>Returns a new, empty keymap. The space for the keymap is allocated with -<CODE>malloc()</CODE>; the caller should free it by calling -<CODE>rl_free_keymap()</CODE> when done. -</DL> -</P><P> - -<A NAME="IDX263"></A> -<DL> -<DT><U>Function:</U> Keymap <B>rl_copy_keymap</B> <I>(Keymap map)</I> -<DD>Return a new keymap which is a copy of <VAR>map</VAR>. -</DL> -</P><P> - -<A NAME="IDX264"></A> -<DL> -<DT><U>Function:</U> Keymap <B>rl_make_keymap</B> <I>(void)</I> -<DD>Return a new keymap with the printing characters bound to rl_insert, +</p> +<dl class="def"> +<dt id="index-rl_005fmake_005fbare_005fkeymap"><span class="category">Function: </span><span><em>Keymap</em> <strong>rl_make_bare_keymap</strong> <em>(void)</em><a href='#index-rl_005fmake_005fbare_005fkeymap' class='copiable-anchor'> ¶</a></span></dt> +<dd><p>Returns a new, empty keymap. The space for the keymap is allocated with +<code>malloc()</code>; the caller should free it by calling +<code>rl_free_keymap()</code> when done. +</p></dd></dl> + +<dl class="def"> +<dt id="index-rl_005fcopy_005fkeymap"><span class="category">Function: </span><span><em>Keymap</em> <strong>rl_copy_keymap</strong> <em>(Keymap map)</em><a href='#index-rl_005fcopy_005fkeymap' class='copiable-anchor'> ¶</a></span></dt> +<dd><p>Return a new keymap which is a copy of <var>map</var>. +</p></dd></dl> + +<dl class="def"> +<dt id="index-rl_005fmake_005fkeymap"><span class="category">Function: </span><span><em>Keymap</em> <strong>rl_make_keymap</strong> <em>(void)</em><a href='#index-rl_005fmake_005fkeymap' class='copiable-anchor'> ¶</a></span></dt> +<dd><p>Return a new keymap with the printing characters bound to rl_insert, the lowercase Meta characters bound to run their equivalents, and the Meta digits bound to produce numeric arguments. -</DL> -</P><P> - -<A NAME="IDX265"></A> -<DL> -<DT><U>Function:</U> void <B>rl_discard_keymap</B> <I>(Keymap keymap)</I> -<DD>Free the storage associated with the data in <VAR>keymap</VAR>. -The caller should free <VAR>keymap</VAR>. -</DL> -</P><P> - -<A NAME="IDX266"></A> -<DL> -<DT><U>Function:</U> void <B>rl_free_keymap</B> <I>(Keymap keymap)</I> -<DD>Free all storage associated with <VAR>keymap</VAR>. This calls -<CODE>rl_discard_keymap</CODE> to free subordindate keymaps and macros. -</DL> -</P><P> - -<A NAME="IDX267"></A> -<DL> -<DT><U>Function:</U> int <B>rl_empty_keymap</B> <I>(Keymap keymap)</I> -<DD>Return non-zero if there are no keys bound to functions in <VAR>keymap</VAR>; +</p></dd></dl> + +<dl class="def"> +<dt id="index-rl_005fdiscard_005fkeymap"><span class="category">Function: </span><span><em>void</em> <strong>rl_discard_keymap</strong> <em>(Keymap keymap)</em><a href='#index-rl_005fdiscard_005fkeymap' class='copiable-anchor'> ¶</a></span></dt> +<dd><p>Free the storage associated with the data in <var>keymap</var>. +The caller should free <var>keymap</var>. +</p></dd></dl> + +<dl class="def"> +<dt id="index-rl_005ffree_005fkeymap"><span class="category">Function: </span><span><em>void</em> <strong>rl_free_keymap</strong> <em>(Keymap keymap)</em><a href='#index-rl_005ffree_005fkeymap' class='copiable-anchor'> ¶</a></span></dt> +<dd><p>Free all storage associated with <var>keymap</var>. This calls +<code>rl_discard_keymap</code> to free subordindate keymaps and macros. +</p></dd></dl> + +<dl class="def"> +<dt id="index-rl_005fempty_005fkeymap"><span class="category">Function: </span><span><em>int</em> <strong>rl_empty_keymap</strong> <em>(Keymap keymap)</em><a href='#index-rl_005fempty_005fkeymap' class='copiable-anchor'> ¶</a></span></dt> +<dd><p>Return non-zero if there are no keys bound to functions in <var>keymap</var>; zero if there are any keys bound. -</DL> -</P><P> +</p></dd></dl> -Readline has several internal keymaps. These functions allow you to +<p>Readline has several internal keymaps. These functions allow you to change which keymap is active. -</P><P> - -<A NAME="IDX268"></A> -<DL> -<DT><U>Function:</U> Keymap <B>rl_get_keymap</B> <I>(void)</I> -<DD>Returns the currently active keymap. -</DL> -</P><P> - -<A NAME="IDX269"></A> -<DL> -<DT><U>Function:</U> void <B>rl_set_keymap</B> <I>(Keymap keymap)</I> -<DD>Makes <VAR>keymap</VAR> the currently active keymap. -</DL> -</P><P> - -<A NAME="IDX270"></A> -<DL> -<DT><U>Function:</U> Keymap <B>rl_get_keymap_by_name</B> <I>(const char *name)</I> -<DD>Return the keymap matching <VAR>name</VAR>. <VAR>name</VAR> is one which would -be supplied in a <CODE>set keymap</CODE> inputrc line (see section <A HREF="readline.html#SEC9">1.3 Readline Init File</A>). -</DL> -</P><P> - -<A NAME="IDX271"></A> -<DL> -<DT><U>Function:</U> char * <B>rl_get_keymap_name</B> <I>(Keymap keymap)</I> -<DD>Return the name matching <VAR>keymap</VAR>. <VAR>name</VAR> is one which would -be supplied in a <CODE>set keymap</CODE> inputrc line (see section <A HREF="readline.html#SEC9">1.3 Readline Init File</A>). -</DL> -</P><P> - -<A NAME="IDX272"></A> -<DL> -<DT><U>Function:</U> int <B>rl_set_keymap_name</B> <I>(const char *name, Keymap keymap)</I> -<DD>Set the name of <VAR>keymap</VAR>. This name will then be "registered" and -available for use in a <CODE>set keymap</CODE> inputrc directive -see section <A HREF="readline.html#SEC9">1.3 Readline Init File</A>). -The <VAR>name</VAR> may not be one of Readline's builtin keymap names; -you may not add a different name for one of Readline's builtin keymaps. +</p> +<dl class="def"> +<dt id="index-rl_005fget_005fkeymap"><span class="category">Function: </span><span><em>Keymap</em> <strong>rl_get_keymap</strong> <em>(void)</em><a href='#index-rl_005fget_005fkeymap' class='copiable-anchor'> ¶</a></span></dt> +<dd><p>Returns the currently active keymap. +</p></dd></dl> + +<dl class="def"> +<dt id="index-rl_005fset_005fkeymap"><span class="category">Function: </span><span><em>void</em> <strong>rl_set_keymap</strong> <em>(Keymap keymap)</em><a href='#index-rl_005fset_005fkeymap' class='copiable-anchor'> ¶</a></span></dt> +<dd><p>Makes <var>keymap</var> the currently active keymap. +</p></dd></dl> + +<dl class="def"> +<dt id="index-rl_005fget_005fkeymap_005fby_005fname"><span class="category">Function: </span><span><em>Keymap</em> <strong>rl_get_keymap_by_name</strong> <em>(const char *name)</em><a href='#index-rl_005fget_005fkeymap_005fby_005fname' class='copiable-anchor'> ¶</a></span></dt> +<dd><p>Return the keymap matching <var>name</var>. <var>name</var> is one which would +be supplied in a <code>set keymap</code> inputrc line (see <a href="#Readline-Init-File">Readline Init File</a>). +</p></dd></dl> + +<dl class="def"> +<dt id="index-rl_005fget_005fkeymap_005fname"><span class="category">Function: </span><span><em>char *</em> <strong>rl_get_keymap_name</strong> <em>(Keymap keymap)</em><a href='#index-rl_005fget_005fkeymap_005fname' class='copiable-anchor'> ¶</a></span></dt> +<dd><p>Return the name matching <var>keymap</var>. <var>name</var> is one which would +be supplied in a <code>set keymap</code> inputrc line (see <a href="#Readline-Init-File">Readline Init File</a>). +</p></dd></dl> + +<dl class="def"> +<dt id="index-rl_005fset_005fkeymap_005fname"><span class="category">Function: </span><span><em>int</em> <strong>rl_set_keymap_name</strong> <em>(const char *name, Keymap keymap)</em><a href='#index-rl_005fset_005fkeymap_005fname' class='copiable-anchor'> ¶</a></span></dt> +<dd><p>Set the name of <var>keymap</var>. This name will then be "registered" and +available for use in a <code>set keymap</code> inputrc directive +see <a href="#Readline-Init-File">Readline Init File</a>). +The <var>name</var> may not be one of Readline’s builtin keymap names; +you may not add a different name for one of Readline’s builtin keymaps. You may replace the name associated with a given keymap by calling this -function more than once with the same <VAR>keymap</VAR> argument. -You may associate a registered <VAR>name</VAR> with a new keymap by calling this -function more than once with the same <VAR>name</VAR> argument. +function more than once with the same <var>keymap</var> argument. +You may associate a registered <var>name</var> with a new keymap by calling this +function more than once with the same <var>name</var> argument. There is no way to remove a named keymap once the name has been registered. -Readline will make a copy of <VAR>name</VAR>. -The return value is greater than zero unless <VAR>name</VAR> is one of -Readline's builtin keymap names or <VAR>keymap</VAR> is one of Readline's +Readline will make a copy of <var>name</var>. +The return value is greater than zero unless <var>name</var> is one of +Readline’s builtin keymap names or <var>keymap</var> is one of Readline’s builtin keymaps. -</DL> -</P><P> - -<A NAME="Binding Keys"></A> -<HR SIZE="6"> -<A NAME="SEC32"></A> -<TABLE CELLPADDING=1 CELLSPACING=1 BORDER=0> -<TR><TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT">[<A HREF="readline.html#SEC31"> < </A>]</TD> -<TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT">[<A HREF="readline.html#SEC33"> > </A>]</TD> -<TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT"> <TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT">[<A HREF="readline.html#SEC33"> << </A>]</TD> -<TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT">[<A HREF="readline.html#SEC29"> Up </A>]</TD> -<TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT">[<A HREF="readline.html#SEC44"> >> </A>]</TD> -<TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT"> <TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT"> <TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT"> <TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT"> <TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT">[<A HREF="readline.html#SEC_Top">Top</A>]</TD> -<TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT">[<A HREF="readline.html#SEC_Contents">Contents</A>]</TD> -<TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT">[<A HREF="readline.html#SEC52">Index</A>]</TD> -<TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT">[<A HREF="readline.html#SEC_About"> ? </A>]</TD> -</TR></TABLE> -<H3> 2.4.3 Binding Keys </H3> -<!--docid::SEC32::--> -<P> - -Key sequences are associate with functions through the keymap. -Readline has several internal keymaps: <CODE>emacs_standard_keymap</CODE>, -<CODE>emacs_meta_keymap</CODE>, <CODE>emacs_ctlx_keymap</CODE>, -<CODE>vi_movement_keymap</CODE>, and <CODE>vi_insertion_keymap</CODE>. -<CODE>emacs_standard_keymap</CODE> is the default, and the examples in +</p></dd></dl> + +<hr> +</div> +<div class="subsection" id="Binding-Keys"> +<div class="header"> +<p> +Next: <a href="#Associating-Function-Names-and-Bindings" accesskey="n" rel="next">Associating Function Names and Bindings</a>, Previous: <a href="#Keymaps" accesskey="p" rel="prev">Selecting a Keymap</a>, Up: <a href="#Readline-Convenience-Functions" accesskey="u" rel="up">Readline Convenience Functions</a> [<a href="#SEC_Contents" title="Table of contents" rel="contents">Contents</a>][<a href="#Concept-Index" title="Index" rel="index">Index</a>]</p> +</div> +<span id="Binding-Keys-1"></span><h4 class="subsection">2.4.3 Binding Keys</h4> + +<p>Key sequences are associate with functions through the keymap. +Readline has several internal keymaps: <code>emacs_standard_keymap</code>, +<code>emacs_meta_keymap</code>, <code>emacs_ctlx_keymap</code>, +<code>vi_movement_keymap</code>, and <code>vi_insertion_keymap</code>. +<code>emacs_standard_keymap</code> is the default, and the examples in this manual assume that. -</P><P> - -Since <CODE>readline()</CODE> installs a set of default key bindings the first +</p> +<p>Since <code>readline()</code> installs a set of default key bindings the first time it is called, there is always the danger that a custom binding -installed before the first call to <CODE>readline()</CODE> will be overridden. +installed before the first call to <code>readline()</code> will be overridden. An alternate mechanism is to install custom key bindings in an -initialization function assigned to the <CODE>rl_startup_hook</CODE> variable -(see section <A HREF="readline.html#SEC28">2.3 Readline Variables</A>). -</P><P> - -These functions manage key bindings. -</P><P> - -<A NAME="IDX273"></A> -<DL> -<DT><U>Function:</U> int <B>rl_bind_key</B> <I>(int key, rl_command_func_t *function)</I> -<DD>Binds <VAR>key</VAR> to <VAR>function</VAR> in the currently active keymap. -Returns non-zero in the case of an invalid <VAR>key</VAR>. -</DL> -</P><P> - -<A NAME="IDX274"></A> -<DL> -<DT><U>Function:</U> int <B>rl_bind_key_in_map</B> <I>(int key, rl_command_func_t *function, Keymap map)</I> -<DD>Bind <VAR>key</VAR> to <VAR>function</VAR> in <VAR>map</VAR>. -Returns non-zero in the case of an invalid <VAR>key</VAR>. -</DL> -</P><P> - -<A NAME="IDX275"></A> -<DL> -<DT><U>Function:</U> int <B>rl_bind_key_if_unbound</B> <I>(int key, rl_command_func_t *function)</I> -<DD>Binds <VAR>key</VAR> to <VAR>function</VAR> if it is not already bound in the +initialization function assigned to the <code>rl_startup_hook</code> variable +(see <a href="#Readline-Variables">Readline Variables</a>). +</p> +<p>These functions manage key bindings. +</p> +<dl class="def"> +<dt id="index-rl_005fbind_005fkey"><span class="category">Function: </span><span><em>int</em> <strong>rl_bind_key</strong> <em>(int key, rl_command_func_t *function)</em><a href='#index-rl_005fbind_005fkey' class='copiable-anchor'> ¶</a></span></dt> +<dd><p>Binds <var>key</var> to <var>function</var> in the currently active keymap. +Returns non-zero in the case of an invalid <var>key</var>. +</p></dd></dl> + +<dl class="def"> +<dt id="index-rl_005fbind_005fkey_005fin_005fmap"><span class="category">Function: </span><span><em>int</em> <strong>rl_bind_key_in_map</strong> <em>(int key, rl_command_func_t *function, Keymap map)</em><a href='#index-rl_005fbind_005fkey_005fin_005fmap' class='copiable-anchor'> ¶</a></span></dt> +<dd><p>Bind <var>key</var> to <var>function</var> in <var>map</var>. +Returns non-zero in the case of an invalid <var>key</var>. +</p></dd></dl> + +<dl class="def"> +<dt id="index-rl_005fbind_005fkey_005fif_005funbound"><span class="category">Function: </span><span><em>int</em> <strong>rl_bind_key_if_unbound</strong> <em>(int key, rl_command_func_t *function)</em><a href='#index-rl_005fbind_005fkey_005fif_005funbound' class='copiable-anchor'> ¶</a></span></dt> +<dd><p>Binds <var>key</var> to <var>function</var> if it is not already bound in the currently active keymap. -Returns non-zero in the case of an invalid <VAR>key</VAR> or if <VAR>key</VAR> is +Returns non-zero in the case of an invalid <var>key</var> or if <var>key</var> is already bound. -</DL> -</P><P> - -<A NAME="IDX276"></A> -<DL> -<DT><U>Function:</U> int <B>rl_bind_key_if_unbound_in_map</B> <I>(int key, rl_command_func_t *function, Keymap map)</I> -<DD>Binds <VAR>key</VAR> to <VAR>function</VAR> if it is not already bound in <VAR>map</VAR>. -Returns non-zero in the case of an invalid <VAR>key</VAR> or if <VAR>key</VAR> is +</p></dd></dl> + +<dl class="def"> +<dt id="index-rl_005fbind_005fkey_005fif_005funbound_005fin_005fmap"><span class="category">Function: </span><span><em>int</em> <strong>rl_bind_key_if_unbound_in_map</strong> <em>(int key, rl_command_func_t *function, Keymap map)</em><a href='#index-rl_005fbind_005fkey_005fif_005funbound_005fin_005fmap' class='copiable-anchor'> ¶</a></span></dt> +<dd><p>Binds <var>key</var> to <var>function</var> if it is not already bound in <var>map</var>. +Returns non-zero in the case of an invalid <var>key</var> or if <var>key</var> is already bound. -</DL> -</P><P> +</p></dd></dl> -<A NAME="IDX277"></A> -<DL> -<DT><U>Function:</U> int <B>rl_unbind_key</B> <I>(int key)</I> -<DD>Bind <VAR>key</VAR> to the null function in the currently active keymap. +<dl class="def"> +<dt id="index-rl_005funbind_005fkey"><span class="category">Function: </span><span><em>int</em> <strong>rl_unbind_key</strong> <em>(int key)</em><a href='#index-rl_005funbind_005fkey' class='copiable-anchor'> ¶</a></span></dt> +<dd><p>Bind <var>key</var> to the null function in the currently active keymap. Returns non-zero in case of error. -</DL> -</P><P> +</p></dd></dl> -<A NAME="IDX278"></A> -<DL> -<DT><U>Function:</U> int <B>rl_unbind_key_in_map</B> <I>(int key, Keymap map)</I> -<DD>Bind <VAR>key</VAR> to the null function in <VAR>map</VAR>. +<dl class="def"> +<dt id="index-rl_005funbind_005fkey_005fin_005fmap"><span class="category">Function: </span><span><em>int</em> <strong>rl_unbind_key_in_map</strong> <em>(int key, Keymap map)</em><a href='#index-rl_005funbind_005fkey_005fin_005fmap' class='copiable-anchor'> ¶</a></span></dt> +<dd><p>Bind <var>key</var> to the null function in <var>map</var>. Returns non-zero in case of error. -</DL> -</P><P> - -<A NAME="IDX279"></A> -<DL> -<DT><U>Function:</U> int <B>rl_unbind_function_in_map</B> <I>(rl_command_func_t *function, Keymap map)</I> -<DD>Unbind all keys that execute <VAR>function</VAR> in <VAR>map</VAR>. -</DL> -</P><P> - -<A NAME="IDX280"></A> -<DL> -<DT><U>Function:</U> int <B>rl_unbind_command_in_map</B> <I>(const char *command, Keymap map)</I> -<DD>Unbind all keys that are bound to <VAR>command</VAR> in <VAR>map</VAR>. -</DL> -</P><P> - -<A NAME="IDX281"></A> -<DL> -<DT><U>Function:</U> int <B>rl_bind_keyseq</B> <I>(const char *keyseq, rl_command_func_t *function)</I> -<DD>Bind the key sequence represented by the string <VAR>keyseq</VAR> to the function -<VAR>function</VAR>, beginning in the current keymap. +</p></dd></dl> + +<dl class="def"> +<dt id="index-rl_005funbind_005ffunction_005fin_005fmap"><span class="category">Function: </span><span><em>int</em> <strong>rl_unbind_function_in_map</strong> <em>(rl_command_func_t *function, Keymap map)</em><a href='#index-rl_005funbind_005ffunction_005fin_005fmap' class='copiable-anchor'> ¶</a></span></dt> +<dd><p>Unbind all keys that execute <var>function</var> in <var>map</var>. +</p></dd></dl> + +<dl class="def"> +<dt id="index-rl_005funbind_005fcommand_005fin_005fmap"><span class="category">Function: </span><span><em>int</em> <strong>rl_unbind_command_in_map</strong> <em>(const char *command, Keymap map)</em><a href='#index-rl_005funbind_005fcommand_005fin_005fmap' class='copiable-anchor'> ¶</a></span></dt> +<dd><p>Unbind all keys that are bound to <var>command</var> in <var>map</var>. +</p></dd></dl> + +<dl class="def"> +<dt id="index-rl_005fbind_005fkeyseq"><span class="category">Function: </span><span><em>int</em> <strong>rl_bind_keyseq</strong> <em>(const char *keyseq, rl_command_func_t *function)</em><a href='#index-rl_005fbind_005fkeyseq' class='copiable-anchor'> ¶</a></span></dt> +<dd><p>Bind the key sequence represented by the string <var>keyseq</var> to the function +<var>function</var>, beginning in the current keymap. This makes new keymaps as necessary. -The return value is non-zero if <VAR>keyseq</VAR> is invalid. -</DL> -</P><P> - -<A NAME="IDX282"></A> -<DL> -<DT><U>Function:</U> int <B>rl_bind_keyseq_in_map</B> <I>(const char *keyseq, rl_command_func_t *function, Keymap map)</I> -<DD>Bind the key sequence represented by the string <VAR>keyseq</VAR> to the function -<VAR>function</VAR>. This makes new keymaps as necessary. -Initial bindings are performed in <VAR>map</VAR>. -The return value is non-zero if <VAR>keyseq</VAR> is invalid. -</DL> -</P><P> - -<A NAME="IDX283"></A> -<DL> -<DT><U>Function:</U> int <B>rl_set_key</B> <I>(const char *keyseq, rl_command_func_t *function, Keymap map)</I> -<DD>Equivalent to <CODE>rl_bind_keyseq_in_map</CODE>. -</DL> -</P><P> - -<A NAME="IDX284"></A> -<DL> -<DT><U>Function:</U> int <B>rl_bind_keyseq_if_unbound</B> <I>(const char *keyseq, rl_command_func_t *function)</I> -<DD>Binds <VAR>keyseq</VAR> to <VAR>function</VAR> if it is not already bound in the +The return value is non-zero if <var>keyseq</var> is invalid. +</p></dd></dl> + +<dl class="def"> +<dt id="index-rl_005fbind_005fkeyseq_005fin_005fmap"><span class="category">Function: </span><span><em>int</em> <strong>rl_bind_keyseq_in_map</strong> <em>(const char *keyseq, rl_command_func_t *function, Keymap map)</em><a href='#index-rl_005fbind_005fkeyseq_005fin_005fmap' class='copiable-anchor'> ¶</a></span></dt> +<dd><p>Bind the key sequence represented by the string <var>keyseq</var> to the function +<var>function</var>. This makes new keymaps as necessary. +Initial bindings are performed in <var>map</var>. +The return value is non-zero if <var>keyseq</var> is invalid. +</p></dd></dl> + +<dl class="def"> +<dt id="index-rl_005fset_005fkey"><span class="category">Function: </span><span><em>int</em> <strong>rl_set_key</strong> <em>(const char *keyseq, rl_command_func_t *function, Keymap map)</em><a href='#index-rl_005fset_005fkey' class='copiable-anchor'> ¶</a></span></dt> +<dd><p>Equivalent to <code>rl_bind_keyseq_in_map</code>. +</p></dd></dl> + +<dl class="def"> +<dt id="index-rl_005fbind_005fkeyseq_005fif_005funbound"><span class="category">Function: </span><span><em>int</em> <strong>rl_bind_keyseq_if_unbound</strong> <em>(const char *keyseq, rl_command_func_t *function)</em><a href='#index-rl_005fbind_005fkeyseq_005fif_005funbound' class='copiable-anchor'> ¶</a></span></dt> +<dd><p>Binds <var>keyseq</var> to <var>function</var> if it is not already bound in the currently active keymap. -Returns non-zero in the case of an invalid <VAR>keyseq</VAR> or if <VAR>keyseq</VAR> is +Returns non-zero in the case of an invalid <var>keyseq</var> or if <var>keyseq</var> is already bound. -</DL> -</P><P> - -<A NAME="IDX285"></A> -<DL> -<DT><U>Function:</U> int <B>rl_bind_keyseq_if_unbound_in_map</B> <I>(const char *keyseq, rl_command_func_t *function, Keymap map)</I> -<DD>Binds <VAR>keyseq</VAR> to <VAR>function</VAR> if it is not already bound in <VAR>map</VAR>. -Returns non-zero in the case of an invalid <VAR>keyseq</VAR> or if <VAR>keyseq</VAR> is +</p></dd></dl> + +<dl class="def"> +<dt id="index-rl_005fbind_005fkeyseq_005fif_005funbound_005fin_005fmap"><span class="category">Function: </span><span><em>int</em> <strong>rl_bind_keyseq_if_unbound_in_map</strong> <em>(const char *keyseq, rl_command_func_t *function, Keymap map)</em><a href='#index-rl_005fbind_005fkeyseq_005fif_005funbound_005fin_005fmap' class='copiable-anchor'> ¶</a></span></dt> +<dd><p>Binds <var>keyseq</var> to <var>function</var> if it is not already bound in <var>map</var>. +Returns non-zero in the case of an invalid <var>keyseq</var> or if <var>keyseq</var> is already bound. -</DL> -</P><P> - -<A NAME="IDX286"></A> -<DL> -<DT><U>Function:</U> int <B>rl_generic_bind</B> <I>(int type, const char *keyseq, char *data, Keymap map)</I> -<DD>Bind the key sequence represented by the string <VAR>keyseq</VAR> to the arbitrary -pointer <VAR>data</VAR>. <VAR>type</VAR> says what kind of data is pointed to by -<VAR>data</VAR>; this can be a function (<CODE>ISFUNC</CODE>), a macro -(<CODE>ISMACR</CODE>), or a keymap (<CODE>ISKMAP</CODE>). This makes new keymaps as -necessary. The initial keymap in which to do bindings is <VAR>map</VAR>. -</DL> -</P><P> - -<A NAME="IDX287"></A> -<DL> -<DT><U>Function:</U> int <B>rl_parse_and_bind</B> <I>(char *line)</I> -<DD>Parse <VAR>line</VAR> as if it had been read from the <CODE>inputrc</CODE> file and +</p></dd></dl> + +<dl class="def"> +<dt id="index-rl_005fgeneric_005fbind"><span class="category">Function: </span><span><em>int</em> <strong>rl_generic_bind</strong> <em>(int type, const char *keyseq, char *data, Keymap map)</em><a href='#index-rl_005fgeneric_005fbind' class='copiable-anchor'> ¶</a></span></dt> +<dd><p>Bind the key sequence represented by the string <var>keyseq</var> to the arbitrary +pointer <var>data</var>. <var>type</var> says what kind of data is pointed to by +<var>data</var>; this can be a function (<code>ISFUNC</code>), a macro +(<code>ISMACR</code>), or a keymap (<code>ISKMAP</code>). This makes new keymaps as +necessary. The initial keymap in which to do bindings is <var>map</var>. +</p></dd></dl> + +<dl class="def"> +<dt id="index-rl_005fparse_005fand_005fbind"><span class="category">Function: </span><span><em>int</em> <strong>rl_parse_and_bind</strong> <em>(char *line)</em><a href='#index-rl_005fparse_005fand_005fbind' class='copiable-anchor'> ¶</a></span></dt> +<dd><p>Parse <var>line</var> as if it had been read from the <code>inputrc</code> file and perform any key bindings and variable assignments found -(see section <A HREF="readline.html#SEC9">1.3 Readline Init File</A>). -</DL> -</P><P> - -<A NAME="IDX288"></A> -<DL> -<DT><U>Function:</U> int <B>rl_read_init_file</B> <I>(const char *filename)</I> -<DD>Read keybindings and variable assignments from <VAR>filename</VAR> -(see section <A HREF="readline.html#SEC9">1.3 Readline Init File</A>). -</DL> -</P><P> - -<A NAME="Associating Function Names and Bindings"></A> -<HR SIZE="6"> -<A NAME="SEC33"></A> -<TABLE CELLPADDING=1 CELLSPACING=1 BORDER=0> -<TR><TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT">[<A HREF="readline.html#SEC32"> < </A>]</TD> -<TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT">[<A HREF="readline.html#SEC34"> > </A>]</TD> -<TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT"> <TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT">[<A HREF="readline.html#SEC34"> << </A>]</TD> -<TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT">[<A HREF="readline.html#SEC29"> Up </A>]</TD> -<TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT">[<A HREF="readline.html#SEC44"> >> </A>]</TD> -<TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT"> <TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT"> <TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT"> <TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT"> <TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT">[<A HREF="readline.html#SEC_Top">Top</A>]</TD> -<TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT">[<A HREF="readline.html#SEC_Contents">Contents</A>]</TD> -<TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT">[<A HREF="readline.html#SEC52">Index</A>]</TD> -<TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT">[<A HREF="readline.html#SEC_About"> ? </A>]</TD> -</TR></TABLE> -<H3> 2.4.4 Associating Function Names and Bindings </H3> -<!--docid::SEC33::--> -<P> - -These functions allow you to find out what keys invoke named functions +(see <a href="#Readline-Init-File">Readline Init File</a>). +</p></dd></dl> + +<dl class="def"> +<dt id="index-rl_005fread_005finit_005ffile"><span class="category">Function: </span><span><em>int</em> <strong>rl_read_init_file</strong> <em>(const char *filename)</em><a href='#index-rl_005fread_005finit_005ffile' class='copiable-anchor'> ¶</a></span></dt> +<dd><p>Read keybindings and variable assignments from <var>filename</var> +(see <a href="#Readline-Init-File">Readline Init File</a>). +</p></dd></dl> + +<hr> +</div> +<div class="subsection" id="Associating-Function-Names-and-Bindings"> +<div class="header"> +<p> +Next: <a href="#Allowing-Undoing" accesskey="n" rel="next">Allowing Undoing</a>, Previous: <a href="#Binding-Keys" accesskey="p" rel="prev">Binding Keys</a>, Up: <a href="#Readline-Convenience-Functions" accesskey="u" rel="up">Readline Convenience Functions</a> [<a href="#SEC_Contents" title="Table of contents" rel="contents">Contents</a>][<a href="#Concept-Index" title="Index" rel="index">Index</a>]</p> +</div> +<span id="Associating-Function-Names-and-Bindings-1"></span><h4 class="subsection">2.4.4 Associating Function Names and Bindings</h4> + +<p>These functions allow you to find out what keys invoke named functions and the functions invoked by a particular key sequence. You may also associate a new function name with an arbitrary function. -</P><P> - -<A NAME="IDX289"></A> -<DL> -<DT><U>Function:</U> rl_command_func_t * <B>rl_named_function</B> <I>(const char *name)</I> -<DD>Return the function with name <VAR>name</VAR>. -</DL> -</P><P> - -<A NAME="IDX290"></A> -<DL> -<DT><U>Function:</U> rl_command_func_t * <B>rl_function_of_keyseq</B> <I>(const char *keyseq, Keymap map, int *type)</I> -<DD>Return the function invoked by <VAR>keyseq</VAR> in keymap <VAR>map</VAR>. -If <VAR>map</VAR> is <CODE>NULL</CODE>, the current keymap is used. If <VAR>type</VAR> is -not <CODE>NULL</CODE>, the type of the object is returned in the <CODE>int</CODE> variable -it points to (one of <CODE>ISFUNC</CODE>, <CODE>ISKMAP</CODE>, or <CODE>ISMACR</CODE>). -It takes a "translated" key sequence and should not be used if the key sequence +</p> +<dl class="def"> +<dt id="index-rl_005fnamed_005ffunction"><span class="category">Function: </span><span><em>rl_command_func_t *</em> <strong>rl_named_function</strong> <em>(const char *name)</em><a href='#index-rl_005fnamed_005ffunction' class='copiable-anchor'> ¶</a></span></dt> +<dd><p>Return the function with name <var>name</var>. +</p></dd></dl> + +<dl class="def"> +<dt id="index-rl_005ffunction_005fof_005fkeyseq"><span class="category">Function: </span><span><em>rl_command_func_t *</em> <strong>rl_function_of_keyseq</strong> <em>(const char *keyseq, Keymap map, int *type)</em><a href='#index-rl_005ffunction_005fof_005fkeyseq' class='copiable-anchor'> ¶</a></span></dt> +<dd><p>Return the function invoked by <var>keyseq</var> in keymap <var>map</var>. +If <var>map</var> is <code>NULL</code>, the current keymap is used. If <var>type</var> is +not <code>NULL</code>, the type of the object is returned in the <code>int</code> variable +it points to (one of <code>ISFUNC</code>, <code>ISKMAP</code>, or <code>ISMACR</code>). +It takes a "translated" key sequence and should not be used if the key sequence can include NUL. -</DL> -</P><P> - -<A NAME="IDX291"></A> -<DL> -<DT><U>Function:</U> rl_command_func_t * <B>rl_function_of_keyseq_len</B> <I>(const char *keyseq, size_t len, Keymap map, int *type)</I> -<DD>Return the function invoked by <VAR>keyseq</VAR> of length <VAR>len</VAR> -in keymap <VAR>map</VAR>. Equivalent to <CODE>rl_function_of_keyseq</CODE> with the -addition of the <VAR>len</VAR> parameter. -It takes a "translated" key sequence and should be used if the key sequence +</p></dd></dl> + +<dl class="def"> +<dt id="index-rl_005ffunction_005fof_005fkeyseq_005flen"><span class="category">Function: </span><span><em>rl_command_func_t *</em> <strong>rl_function_of_keyseq_len</strong> <em>(const char *keyseq, size_t len, Keymap map, int *type)</em><a href='#index-rl_005ffunction_005fof_005fkeyseq_005flen' class='copiable-anchor'> ¶</a></span></dt> +<dd><p>Return the function invoked by <var>keyseq</var> of length <var>len</var> +in keymap <var>map</var>. Equivalent to <code>rl_function_of_keyseq</code> with the +addition of the <var>len</var> parameter. +It takes a "translated" key sequence and should be used if the key sequence can include NUL. -</DL> -</P><P> - -<A NAME="IDX292"></A> -<DL> -<DT><U>Function:</U> char ** <B>rl_invoking_keyseqs</B> <I>(rl_command_func_t *function)</I> -<DD>Return an array of strings representing the key sequences used to -invoke <VAR>function</VAR> in the current keymap. -</DL> -</P><P> - -<A NAME="IDX293"></A> -<DL> -<DT><U>Function:</U> char ** <B>rl_invoking_keyseqs_in_map</B> <I>(rl_command_func_t *function, Keymap map)</I> -<DD>Return an array of strings representing the key sequences used to -invoke <VAR>function</VAR> in the keymap <VAR>map</VAR>. -</DL> -</P><P> - -<A NAME="IDX294"></A> -<DL> -<DT><U>Function:</U> void <B>rl_function_dumper</B> <I>(int readable)</I> -<DD>Print the readline function names and the key sequences currently -bound to them to <CODE>rl_outstream</CODE>. If <VAR>readable</VAR> is non-zero, +</p></dd></dl> + +<dl class="def"> +<dt id="index-rl_005ftrim_005farg_005ffrom_005fkeyseq"><span class="category">Function: </span><span><em>int</em> <strong>rl_trim_arg_from_keyseq</strong> <em>(const char *keyseq, size_t len, Keymap map)</em><a href='#index-rl_005ftrim_005farg_005ffrom_005fkeyseq' class='copiable-anchor'> ¶</a></span></dt> +<dd><p>If there is a numeric argument at the beginning of <var>keyseq</var>, possibly +including digits, return the index of the first character in <var>keyseq</var> +following the numeric argument. +This can be used to skip over the numeric argument (which is available as +<code>rl_numeric_arg</code> while traversing the key sequence that invoked the +current command. +</p></dd></dl> + +<dl class="def"> +<dt id="index-rl_005finvoking_005fkeyseqs"><span class="category">Function: </span><span><em>char **</em> <strong>rl_invoking_keyseqs</strong> <em>(rl_command_func_t *function)</em><a href='#index-rl_005finvoking_005fkeyseqs' class='copiable-anchor'> ¶</a></span></dt> +<dd><p>Return an array of strings representing the key sequences used to +invoke <var>function</var> in the current keymap. +</p></dd></dl> + +<dl class="def"> +<dt id="index-rl_005finvoking_005fkeyseqs_005fin_005fmap"><span class="category">Function: </span><span><em>char **</em> <strong>rl_invoking_keyseqs_in_map</strong> <em>(rl_command_func_t *function, Keymap map)</em><a href='#index-rl_005finvoking_005fkeyseqs_005fin_005fmap' class='copiable-anchor'> ¶</a></span></dt> +<dd><p>Return an array of strings representing the key sequences used to +invoke <var>function</var> in the keymap <var>map</var>. +</p></dd></dl> + +<dl class="def"> +<dt id="index-rl_005ffunction_005fdumper"><span class="category">Function: </span><span><em>void</em> <strong>rl_function_dumper</strong> <em>(int readable)</em><a href='#index-rl_005ffunction_005fdumper' class='copiable-anchor'> ¶</a></span></dt> +<dd><p>Print the readline function names and the key sequences currently +bound to them to <code>rl_outstream</code>. If <var>readable</var> is non-zero, the list is formatted in such a way that it can be made part of an -<CODE>inputrc</CODE> file and re-read. -</DL> -</P><P> - -<A NAME="IDX295"></A> -<DL> -<DT><U>Function:</U> void <B>rl_list_funmap_names</B> <I>(void)</I> -<DD>Print the names of all bindable Readline functions to <CODE>rl_outstream</CODE>. -</DL> -</P><P> - -<A NAME="IDX296"></A> -<DL> -<DT><U>Function:</U> const char ** <B>rl_funmap_names</B> <I>(void)</I> -<DD>Return a NULL terminated array of known function names. The array is +<code>inputrc</code> file and re-read. +</p></dd></dl> + +<dl class="def"> +<dt id="index-rl_005flist_005ffunmap_005fnames"><span class="category">Function: </span><span><em>void</em> <strong>rl_list_funmap_names</strong> <em>(void)</em><a href='#index-rl_005flist_005ffunmap_005fnames' class='copiable-anchor'> ¶</a></span></dt> +<dd><p>Print the names of all bindable Readline functions to <code>rl_outstream</code>. +</p></dd></dl> + +<dl class="def"> +<dt id="index-rl_005ffunmap_005fnames"><span class="category">Function: </span><span><em>const char **</em> <strong>rl_funmap_names</strong> <em>(void)</em><a href='#index-rl_005ffunmap_005fnames' class='copiable-anchor'> ¶</a></span></dt> +<dd><p>Return a NULL terminated array of known function names. The array is sorted. The array itself is allocated, but not the strings inside. You -should free the array, but not the pointers, using <CODE>free</CODE> or -<CODE>rl_free</CODE> when you are done. -</DL> -</P><P> - -<A NAME="IDX297"></A> -<DL> -<DT><U>Function:</U> int <B>rl_add_funmap_entry</B> <I>(const char *name, rl_command_func_t *function)</I> -<DD>Add <VAR>name</VAR> to the list of bindable Readline command names, and make -<VAR>function</VAR> the function to be called when <VAR>name</VAR> is invoked. -</DL> -</P><P> - -<A NAME="Allowing Undoing"></A> -<HR SIZE="6"> -<A NAME="SEC34"></A> -<TABLE CELLPADDING=1 CELLSPACING=1 BORDER=0> -<TR><TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT">[<A HREF="readline.html#SEC33"> < </A>]</TD> -<TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT">[<A HREF="readline.html#SEC35"> > </A>]</TD> -<TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT"> <TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT">[<A HREF="readline.html#SEC35"> << </A>]</TD> -<TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT">[<A HREF="readline.html#SEC29"> Up </A>]</TD> -<TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT">[<A HREF="readline.html#SEC44"> >> </A>]</TD> -<TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT"> <TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT"> <TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT"> <TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT"> <TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT">[<A HREF="readline.html#SEC_Top">Top</A>]</TD> -<TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT">[<A HREF="readline.html#SEC_Contents">Contents</A>]</TD> -<TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT">[<A HREF="readline.html#SEC52">Index</A>]</TD> -<TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT">[<A HREF="readline.html#SEC_About"> ? </A>]</TD> -</TR></TABLE> -<H3> 2.4.5 Allowing Undoing </H3> -<!--docid::SEC34::--> -<P> - -Supporting the undo command is a painless thing, and makes your +should free the array, but not the pointers, using <code>free</code> or +<code>rl_free</code> when you are done. +</p></dd></dl> + +<dl class="def"> +<dt id="index-rl_005fadd_005ffunmap_005fentry"><span class="category">Function: </span><span><em>int</em> <strong>rl_add_funmap_entry</strong> <em>(const char *name, rl_command_func_t *function)</em><a href='#index-rl_005fadd_005ffunmap_005fentry' class='copiable-anchor'> ¶</a></span></dt> +<dd><p>Add <var>name</var> to the list of bindable Readline command names, and make +<var>function</var> the function to be called when <var>name</var> is invoked. +</p></dd></dl> + +<hr> +</div> +<div class="subsection" id="Allowing-Undoing"> +<div class="header"> +<p> +Next: <a href="#Redisplay" accesskey="n" rel="next">Redisplay</a>, Previous: <a href="#Associating-Function-Names-and-Bindings" accesskey="p" rel="prev">Associating Function Names and Bindings</a>, Up: <a href="#Readline-Convenience-Functions" accesskey="u" rel="up">Readline Convenience Functions</a> [<a href="#SEC_Contents" title="Table of contents" rel="contents">Contents</a>][<a href="#Concept-Index" title="Index" rel="index">Index</a>]</p> +</div> +<span id="Allowing-Undoing-1"></span><h4 class="subsection">2.4.5 Allowing Undoing</h4> + +<p>Supporting the undo command is a painless thing, and makes your functions much more useful. It is certainly easy to try something if you know you can undo it. -</P><P> - -If your function simply inserts text once, or deletes text once, and -uses <CODE>rl_insert_text()</CODE> or <CODE>rl_delete_text()</CODE> to do it, then +</p> +<p>If your function simply inserts text once, or deletes text once, and +uses <code>rl_insert_text()</code> or <code>rl_delete_text()</code> to do it, then undoing is already done for you automatically. -</P><P> - -If you do multiple insertions or multiple deletions, or any combination +</p> +<p>If you do multiple insertions or multiple deletions, or any combination of these operations, you should group them together into one operation. -This is done with <CODE>rl_begin_undo_group()</CODE> and -<CODE>rl_end_undo_group()</CODE>. -</P><P> - -The types of events that can be undone are: -</P><P> - -<TABLE><tr><td> </td><td class=smallexample><FONT SIZE=-1><pre>enum undo_code { UNDO_DELETE, UNDO_INSERT, UNDO_BEGIN, UNDO_END }; -</FONT></pre></td></tr></table></P><P> - -Notice that <CODE>UNDO_DELETE</CODE> means to insert some text, and -<CODE>UNDO_INSERT</CODE> means to delete some text. That is, the undo code -tells what to undo, not how to undo it. <CODE>UNDO_BEGIN</CODE> and -<CODE>UNDO_END</CODE> are tags added by <CODE>rl_begin_undo_group()</CODE> and -<CODE>rl_end_undo_group()</CODE>. -</P><P> - -<A NAME="IDX298"></A> -<DL> -<DT><U>Function:</U> int <B>rl_begin_undo_group</B> <I>(void)</I> -<DD>Begins saving undo information in a group construct. The undo -information usually comes from calls to <CODE>rl_insert_text()</CODE> and -<CODE>rl_delete_text()</CODE>, but could be the result of calls to -<CODE>rl_add_undo()</CODE>. -</DL> -</P><P> - -<A NAME="IDX299"></A> -<DL> -<DT><U>Function:</U> int <B>rl_end_undo_group</B> <I>(void)</I> -<DD>Closes the current undo group started with <CODE>rl_begin_undo_group -()</CODE>. There should be one call to <CODE>rl_end_undo_group()</CODE> -for each call to <CODE>rl_begin_undo_group()</CODE>. -</DL> -</P><P> - -<A NAME="IDX300"></A> -<DL> -<DT><U>Function:</U> void <B>rl_add_undo</B> <I>(enum undo_code what, int start, int end, char *text)</I> -<DD>Remember how to undo an event (according to <VAR>what</VAR>). The affected -text runs from <VAR>start</VAR> to <VAR>end</VAR>, and encompasses <VAR>text</VAR>. -</DL> -</P><P> - -<A NAME="IDX301"></A> -<DL> -<DT><U>Function:</U> void <B>rl_free_undo_list</B> <I>(void)</I> -<DD>Free the existing undo list. -</DL> -</P><P> - -<A NAME="IDX302"></A> -<DL> -<DT><U>Function:</U> int <B>rl_do_undo</B> <I>(void)</I> -<DD>Undo the first thing on the undo list. Returns <CODE>0</CODE> if there was +This is done with <code>rl_begin_undo_group()</code> and +<code>rl_end_undo_group()</code>. +</p> +<p>The types of events that can be undone are: +</p> +<div class="example"> +<pre class="example">enum undo_code { UNDO_DELETE, UNDO_INSERT, UNDO_BEGIN, UNDO_END }; +</pre></div> + +<p>Notice that <code>UNDO_DELETE</code> means to insert some text, and +<code>UNDO_INSERT</code> means to delete some text. That is, the undo code +tells what to undo, not how to undo it. <code>UNDO_BEGIN</code> and +<code>UNDO_END</code> are tags added by <code>rl_begin_undo_group()</code> and +<code>rl_end_undo_group()</code>. +</p> +<dl class="def"> +<dt id="index-rl_005fbegin_005fundo_005fgroup"><span class="category">Function: </span><span><em>int</em> <strong>rl_begin_undo_group</strong> <em>(void)</em><a href='#index-rl_005fbegin_005fundo_005fgroup' class='copiable-anchor'> ¶</a></span></dt> +<dd><p>Begins saving undo information in a group construct. The undo +information usually comes from calls to <code>rl_insert_text()</code> and +<code>rl_delete_text()</code>, but could be the result of calls to +<code>rl_add_undo()</code>. +</p></dd></dl> + +<dl class="def"> +<dt id="index-rl_005fend_005fundo_005fgroup"><span class="category">Function: </span><span><em>int</em> <strong>rl_end_undo_group</strong> <em>(void)</em><a href='#index-rl_005fend_005fundo_005fgroup' class='copiable-anchor'> ¶</a></span></dt> +<dd><p>Closes the current undo group started with <code>rl_begin_undo_group +()</code>. There should be one call to <code>rl_end_undo_group()</code> +for each call to <code>rl_begin_undo_group()</code>. +</p></dd></dl> + +<dl class="def"> +<dt id="index-rl_005fadd_005fundo"><span class="category">Function: </span><span><em>void</em> <strong>rl_add_undo</strong> <em>(enum undo_code what, int start, int end, char *text)</em><a href='#index-rl_005fadd_005fundo' class='copiable-anchor'> ¶</a></span></dt> +<dd><p>Remember how to undo an event (according to <var>what</var>). The affected +text runs from <var>start</var> to <var>end</var>, and encompasses <var>text</var>. +</p></dd></dl> + +<dl class="def"> +<dt id="index-rl_005ffree_005fundo_005flist"><span class="category">Function: </span><span><em>void</em> <strong>rl_free_undo_list</strong> <em>(void)</em><a href='#index-rl_005ffree_005fundo_005flist' class='copiable-anchor'> ¶</a></span></dt> +<dd><p>Free the existing undo list. +</p></dd></dl> + +<dl class="def"> +<dt id="index-rl_005fdo_005fundo"><span class="category">Function: </span><span><em>int</em> <strong>rl_do_undo</strong> <em>(void)</em><a href='#index-rl_005fdo_005fundo' class='copiable-anchor'> ¶</a></span></dt> +<dd><p>Undo the first thing on the undo list. Returns <code>0</code> if there was nothing to undo, non-zero if something was undone. -</DL> -</P><P> +</p></dd></dl> -Finally, if you neither insert nor delete text, but directly modify the -existing text (e.g., change its case), call <CODE>rl_modifying()</CODE> +<p>Finally, if you neither insert nor delete text, but directly modify the +existing text (e.g., change its case), call <code>rl_modifying()</code> once, just before you modify the text. You must supply the indices of the text range that you are going to modify. -</P><P> - -<A NAME="IDX303"></A> -<DL> -<DT><U>Function:</U> int <B>rl_modifying</B> <I>(int start, int end)</I> -<DD>Tell Readline to save the text between <VAR>start</VAR> and <VAR>end</VAR> as a +</p> +<dl class="def"> +<dt id="index-rl_005fmodifying"><span class="category">Function: </span><span><em>int</em> <strong>rl_modifying</strong> <em>(int start, int end)</em><a href='#index-rl_005fmodifying' class='copiable-anchor'> ¶</a></span></dt> +<dd><p>Tell Readline to save the text between <var>start</var> and <var>end</var> as a single undo unit. It is assumed that you will subsequently modify that text. -</DL> -</P><P> - -<A NAME="Redisplay"></A> -<HR SIZE="6"> -<A NAME="SEC35"></A> -<TABLE CELLPADDING=1 CELLSPACING=1 BORDER=0> -<TR><TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT">[<A HREF="readline.html#SEC34"> < </A>]</TD> -<TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT">[<A HREF="readline.html#SEC36"> > </A>]</TD> -<TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT"> <TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT">[<A HREF="readline.html#SEC36"> << </A>]</TD> -<TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT">[<A HREF="readline.html#SEC29"> Up </A>]</TD> -<TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT">[<A HREF="readline.html#SEC44"> >> </A>]</TD> -<TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT"> <TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT"> <TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT"> <TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT"> <TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT">[<A HREF="readline.html#SEC_Top">Top</A>]</TD> -<TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT">[<A HREF="readline.html#SEC_Contents">Contents</A>]</TD> -<TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT">[<A HREF="readline.html#SEC52">Index</A>]</TD> -<TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT">[<A HREF="readline.html#SEC_About"> ? </A>]</TD> -</TR></TABLE> -<H3> 2.4.6 Redisplay </H3> -<!--docid::SEC35::--> -<P> - -<A NAME="IDX304"></A> -<DL> -<DT><U>Function:</U> void <B>rl_redisplay</B> <I>(void)</I> -<DD>Change what's displayed on the screen to reflect the current contents -of <CODE>rl_line_buffer</CODE>. -</DL> -</P><P> - -<A NAME="IDX305"></A> -<DL> -<DT><U>Function:</U> int <B>rl_forced_update_display</B> <I>(void)</I> -<DD>Force the line to be updated and redisplayed, whether or not +</p></dd></dl> + +<hr> +</div> +<div class="subsection" id="Redisplay"> +<div class="header"> +<p> +Next: <a href="#Modifying-Text" accesskey="n" rel="next">Modifying Text</a>, Previous: <a href="#Allowing-Undoing" accesskey="p" rel="prev">Allowing Undoing</a>, Up: <a href="#Readline-Convenience-Functions" accesskey="u" rel="up">Readline Convenience Functions</a> [<a href="#SEC_Contents" title="Table of contents" rel="contents">Contents</a>][<a href="#Concept-Index" title="Index" rel="index">Index</a>]</p> +</div> +<span id="Redisplay-1"></span><h4 class="subsection">2.4.6 Redisplay</h4> + +<dl class="def"> +<dt id="index-rl_005fredisplay"><span class="category">Function: </span><span><em>void</em> <strong>rl_redisplay</strong> <em>(void)</em><a href='#index-rl_005fredisplay' class='copiable-anchor'> ¶</a></span></dt> +<dd><p>Change what’s displayed on the screen to reflect the current contents +of <code>rl_line_buffer</code>. +</p></dd></dl> + +<dl class="def"> +<dt id="index-rl_005fforced_005fupdate_005fdisplay"><span class="category">Function: </span><span><em>int</em> <strong>rl_forced_update_display</strong> <em>(void)</em><a href='#index-rl_005fforced_005fupdate_005fdisplay' class='copiable-anchor'> ¶</a></span></dt> +<dd><p>Force the line to be updated and redisplayed, whether or not Readline thinks the screen display is correct. -</DL> -</P><P> +</p></dd></dl> -<A NAME="IDX306"></A> -<DL> -<DT><U>Function:</U> int <B>rl_on_new_line</B> <I>(void)</I> -<DD>Tell the update functions that we have moved onto a new (empty) line, +<dl class="def"> +<dt id="index-rl_005fon_005fnew_005fline"><span class="category">Function: </span><span><em>int</em> <strong>rl_on_new_line</strong> <em>(void)</em><a href='#index-rl_005fon_005fnew_005fline' class='copiable-anchor'> ¶</a></span></dt> +<dd><p>Tell the update functions that we have moved onto a new (empty) line, usually after outputting a newline. -</DL> -</P><P> - -<A NAME="IDX307"></A> -<DL> -<DT><U>Function:</U> int <B>rl_on_new_line_with_prompt</B> <I>(void)</I> -<DD>Tell the update functions that we have moved onto a new line, with -<VAR>rl_prompt</VAR> already displayed. +</p></dd></dl> + +<dl class="def"> +<dt id="index-rl_005fon_005fnew_005fline_005fwith_005fprompt"><span class="category">Function: </span><span><em>int</em> <strong>rl_on_new_line_with_prompt</strong> <em>(void)</em><a href='#index-rl_005fon_005fnew_005fline_005fwith_005fprompt' class='copiable-anchor'> ¶</a></span></dt> +<dd><p>Tell the update functions that we have moved onto a new line, with +<var>rl_prompt</var> already displayed. This could be used by applications that want to output the prompt string themselves, but still need Readline to know the prompt string length for redisplay. -It should be used after setting <VAR>rl_already_prompted</VAR>. -</DL> -</P><P> - -<A NAME="IDX308"></A> -<DL> -<DT><U>Function:</U> int <B>rl_clear_visible_line</B> <I>(void)</I> -<DD>Clear the screen lines corresponding to the current line's contents. -</DL> -</P><P> - -<A NAME="IDX309"></A> -<DL> -<DT><U>Function:</U> int <B>rl_reset_line_state</B> <I>(void)</I> -<DD>Reset the display state to a clean state and redisplay the current line +It should be used after setting <var>rl_already_prompted</var>. +</p></dd></dl> + +<dl class="def"> +<dt id="index-rl_005fclear_005fvisible_005fline"><span class="category">Function: </span><span><em>int</em> <strong>rl_clear_visible_line</strong> <em>(void)</em><a href='#index-rl_005fclear_005fvisible_005fline' class='copiable-anchor'> ¶</a></span></dt> +<dd><p>Clear the screen lines corresponding to the current line’s contents. +</p></dd></dl> + +<dl class="def"> +<dt id="index-rl_005freset_005fline_005fstate"><span class="category">Function: </span><span><em>int</em> <strong>rl_reset_line_state</strong> <em>(void)</em><a href='#index-rl_005freset_005fline_005fstate' class='copiable-anchor'> ¶</a></span></dt> +<dd><p>Reset the display state to a clean state and redisplay the current line starting on a new line. -</DL> -</P><P> - -<A NAME="IDX310"></A> -<DL> -<DT><U>Function:</U> int <B>rl_crlf</B> <I>(void)</I> -<DD>Move the cursor to the start of the next screen line. -</DL> -</P><P> - -<A NAME="IDX311"></A> -<DL> -<DT><U>Function:</U> int <B>rl_show_char</B> <I>(int c)</I> -<DD>Display character <VAR>c</VAR> on <CODE>rl_outstream</CODE>. +</p></dd></dl> + +<dl class="def"> +<dt id="index-rl_005fcrlf"><span class="category">Function: </span><span><em>int</em> <strong>rl_crlf</strong> <em>(void)</em><a href='#index-rl_005fcrlf' class='copiable-anchor'> ¶</a></span></dt> +<dd><p>Move the cursor to the start of the next screen line. +</p></dd></dl> + +<dl class="def"> +<dt id="index-rl_005fshow_005fchar"><span class="category">Function: </span><span><em>int</em> <strong>rl_show_char</strong> <em>(int c)</em><a href='#index-rl_005fshow_005fchar' class='copiable-anchor'> ¶</a></span></dt> +<dd><p>Display character <var>c</var> on <code>rl_outstream</code>. If Readline has not been set to display meta characters directly, this will convert meta characters to a meta-prefixed key sequence. This is intended for use by applications which wish to do their own redisplay. -</DL> -</P><P> - -<A NAME="IDX312"></A> -<DL> -<DT><U>Function:</U> int <B>rl_message</B> <I>(const char *, <small>...</small>)</I> -<DD>The arguments are a format string as would be supplied to <CODE>printf</CODE>, -possibly containing conversion specifications such as <SAMP>`%d'</SAMP>, and +</p></dd></dl> + +<dl class="def"> +<dt id="index-rl_005fmessage"><span class="category">Function: </span><span><em>int</em> <strong>rl_message</strong> <em>(const char *, …)</em><a href='#index-rl_005fmessage' class='copiable-anchor'> ¶</a></span></dt> +<dd><p>The arguments are a format string as would be supplied to <code>printf</code>, +possibly containing conversion specifications such as ‘<samp>%d</samp>’, and any additional arguments necessary to satisfy the conversion specifications. -The resulting string is displayed in the <EM>echo area</EM>. The echo area +The resulting string is displayed in the <em>echo area</em>. The echo area is also used to display numeric arguments and search strings. -You should call <CODE>rl_save_prompt</CODE> to save the prompt information +You should call <code>rl_save_prompt</code> to save the prompt information before calling this function. -</DL> -</P><P> - -<A NAME="IDX313"></A> -<DL> -<DT><U>Function:</U> int <B>rl_clear_message</B> <I>(void)</I> -<DD>Clear the message in the echo area. If the prompt was saved with a call to -<CODE>rl_save_prompt</CODE> before the last call to <CODE>rl_message</CODE>, -call <CODE>rl_restore_prompt</CODE> before calling this function. -</DL> -</P><P> - -<A NAME="IDX314"></A> -<DL> -<DT><U>Function:</U> void <B>rl_save_prompt</B> <I>(void)</I> -<DD>Save the local Readline prompt display state in preparation for -displaying a new message in the message area with <CODE>rl_message()</CODE>. -</DL> -</P><P> - -<A NAME="IDX315"></A> -<DL> -<DT><U>Function:</U> void <B>rl_restore_prompt</B> <I>(void)</I> -<DD>Restore the local Readline prompt display state saved by the most -recent call to <CODE>rl_save_prompt</CODE>. -if <CODE>rl_save_prompt</CODE> was called to save the prompt before a call -to <CODE>rl_message</CODE>, this function should be called before the -corresponding call to <CODE>rl_clear_message</CODE>. -</DL> -</P><P> - -<A NAME="IDX316"></A> -<DL> -<DT><U>Function:</U> int <B>rl_expand_prompt</B> <I>(char *prompt)</I> -<DD>Expand any special character sequences in <VAR>prompt</VAR> and set up the +</p></dd></dl> + +<dl class="def"> +<dt id="index-rl_005fclear_005fmessage"><span class="category">Function: </span><span><em>int</em> <strong>rl_clear_message</strong> <em>(void)</em><a href='#index-rl_005fclear_005fmessage' class='copiable-anchor'> ¶</a></span></dt> +<dd><p>Clear the message in the echo area. If the prompt was saved with a call to +<code>rl_save_prompt</code> before the last call to <code>rl_message</code>, +call <code>rl_restore_prompt</code> before calling this function. +</p></dd></dl> + +<dl class="def"> +<dt id="index-rl_005fsave_005fprompt"><span class="category">Function: </span><span><em>void</em> <strong>rl_save_prompt</strong> <em>(void)</em><a href='#index-rl_005fsave_005fprompt' class='copiable-anchor'> ¶</a></span></dt> +<dd><p>Save the local Readline prompt display state in preparation for +displaying a new message in the message area with <code>rl_message()</code>. +</p></dd></dl> + +<dl class="def"> +<dt id="index-rl_005frestore_005fprompt"><span class="category">Function: </span><span><em>void</em> <strong>rl_restore_prompt</strong> <em>(void)</em><a href='#index-rl_005frestore_005fprompt' class='copiable-anchor'> ¶</a></span></dt> +<dd><p>Restore the local Readline prompt display state saved by the most +recent call to <code>rl_save_prompt</code>. +if <code>rl_save_prompt</code> was called to save the prompt before a call +to <code>rl_message</code>, this function should be called before the +corresponding call to <code>rl_clear_message</code>. +</p></dd></dl> + +<dl class="def"> +<dt id="index-rl_005fexpand_005fprompt"><span class="category">Function: </span><span><em>int</em> <strong>rl_expand_prompt</strong> <em>(char *prompt)</em><a href='#index-rl_005fexpand_005fprompt' class='copiable-anchor'> ¶</a></span></dt> +<dd><p>Expand any special character sequences in <var>prompt</var> and set up the local Readline prompt redisplay variables. -This function is called by <CODE>readline()</CODE>. It may also be called to -expand the primary prompt if the <CODE>rl_on_new_line_with_prompt()</CODE> -function or <CODE>rl_already_prompted</CODE> variable is used. +This function is called by <code>readline()</code>. It may also be called to +expand the primary prompt if the <code>rl_on_new_line_with_prompt()</code> +function or <code>rl_already_prompted</code> variable is used. It returns the number of visible characters on the last line of the (possibly multi-line) prompt. Applications may indicate that the prompt contains characters that take up no physical screen space when displayed by bracketing a sequence of -such characters with the special markers <CODE>RL_PROMPT_START_IGNORE</CODE> -and <CODE>RL_PROMPT_END_IGNORE</CODE> (declared in <TT>`readline.h'</TT>). This may -be used to embed terminal-specific escape sequences in prompts. -</DL> -</P><P> - -<A NAME="IDX317"></A> -<DL> -<DT><U>Function:</U> int <B>rl_set_prompt</B> <I>(const char *prompt)</I> -<DD>Make Readline use <VAR>prompt</VAR> for subsequent redisplay. This calls -<CODE>rl_expand_prompt()</CODE> to expand the prompt and sets <CODE>rl_prompt</CODE> +such characters with the special markers <code>RL_PROMPT_START_IGNORE</code> +and <code>RL_PROMPT_END_IGNORE</code> (declared in <samp>readline.h</samp> as +‘<samp>\001</samp>’ and ‘<samp>\002</samp>’, respectively). +This may be used to embed terminal-specific escape sequences in prompts. +</p></dd></dl> + +<dl class="def"> +<dt id="index-rl_005fset_005fprompt"><span class="category">Function: </span><span><em>int</em> <strong>rl_set_prompt</strong> <em>(const char *prompt)</em><a href='#index-rl_005fset_005fprompt' class='copiable-anchor'> ¶</a></span></dt> +<dd><p>Make Readline use <var>prompt</var> for subsequent redisplay. This calls +<code>rl_expand_prompt()</code> to expand the prompt and sets <code>rl_prompt</code> to the result. -</DL> -</P><P> - -<A NAME="Modifying Text"></A> -<HR SIZE="6"> -<A NAME="SEC36"></A> -<TABLE CELLPADDING=1 CELLSPACING=1 BORDER=0> -<TR><TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT">[<A HREF="readline.html#SEC35"> < </A>]</TD> -<TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT">[<A HREF="readline.html#SEC37"> > </A>]</TD> -<TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT"> <TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT">[<A HREF="readline.html#SEC37"> << </A>]</TD> -<TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT">[<A HREF="readline.html#SEC29"> Up </A>]</TD> -<TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT">[<A HREF="readline.html#SEC44"> >> </A>]</TD> -<TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT"> <TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT"> <TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT"> <TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT"> <TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT">[<A HREF="readline.html#SEC_Top">Top</A>]</TD> -<TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT">[<A HREF="readline.html#SEC_Contents">Contents</A>]</TD> -<TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT">[<A HREF="readline.html#SEC52">Index</A>]</TD> -<TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT">[<A HREF="readline.html#SEC_About"> ? </A>]</TD> -</TR></TABLE> -<H3> 2.4.7 Modifying Text </H3> -<!--docid::SEC36::--> -<P> - -<A NAME="IDX318"></A> -<DL> -<DT><U>Function:</U> int <B>rl_insert_text</B> <I>(const char *text)</I> -<DD>Insert <VAR>text</VAR> into the line at the current cursor position. +</p></dd></dl> + +<hr> +</div> +<div class="subsection" id="Modifying-Text"> +<div class="header"> +<p> +Next: <a href="#Character-Input" accesskey="n" rel="next">Character Input</a>, Previous: <a href="#Redisplay" accesskey="p" rel="prev">Redisplay</a>, Up: <a href="#Readline-Convenience-Functions" accesskey="u" rel="up">Readline Convenience Functions</a> [<a href="#SEC_Contents" title="Table of contents" rel="contents">Contents</a>][<a href="#Concept-Index" title="Index" rel="index">Index</a>]</p> +</div> +<span id="Modifying-Text-1"></span><h4 class="subsection">2.4.7 Modifying Text</h4> + +<dl class="def"> +<dt id="index-rl_005finsert_005ftext"><span class="category">Function: </span><span><em>int</em> <strong>rl_insert_text</strong> <em>(const char *text)</em><a href='#index-rl_005finsert_005ftext' class='copiable-anchor'> ¶</a></span></dt> +<dd><p>Insert <var>text</var> into the line at the current cursor position. Returns the number of characters inserted. -</DL> -</P><P> +</p></dd></dl> -<A NAME="IDX319"></A> -<DL> -<DT><U>Function:</U> int <B>rl_delete_text</B> <I>(int start, int end)</I> -<DD>Delete the text between <VAR>start</VAR> and <VAR>end</VAR> in the current line. +<dl class="def"> +<dt id="index-rl_005fdelete_005ftext"><span class="category">Function: </span><span><em>int</em> <strong>rl_delete_text</strong> <em>(int start, int end)</em><a href='#index-rl_005fdelete_005ftext' class='copiable-anchor'> ¶</a></span></dt> +<dd><p>Delete the text between <var>start</var> and <var>end</var> in the current line. Returns the number of characters deleted. -</DL> -</P><P> +</p></dd></dl> -<A NAME="IDX320"></A> -<DL> -<DT><U>Function:</U> char * <B>rl_copy_text</B> <I>(int start, int end)</I> -<DD>Return a copy of the text between <VAR>start</VAR> and <VAR>end</VAR> in +<dl class="def"> +<dt id="index-rl_005fcopy_005ftext"><span class="category">Function: </span><span><em>char *</em> <strong>rl_copy_text</strong> <em>(int start, int end)</em><a href='#index-rl_005fcopy_005ftext' class='copiable-anchor'> ¶</a></span></dt> +<dd><p>Return a copy of the text between <var>start</var> and <var>end</var> in the current line. -</DL> -</P><P> +</p></dd></dl> -<A NAME="IDX321"></A> -<DL> -<DT><U>Function:</U> int <B>rl_kill_text</B> <I>(int start, int end)</I> -<DD>Copy the text between <VAR>start</VAR> and <VAR>end</VAR> in the current line +<dl class="def"> +<dt id="index-rl_005fkill_005ftext"><span class="category">Function: </span><span><em>int</em> <strong>rl_kill_text</strong> <em>(int start, int end)</em><a href='#index-rl_005fkill_005ftext' class='copiable-anchor'> ¶</a></span></dt> +<dd><p>Copy the text between <var>start</var> and <var>end</var> in the current line to the kill ring, appending or prepending to the last kill if the last command was a kill command. The text is deleted. -If <VAR>start</VAR> is less than <VAR>end</VAR>, +If <var>start</var> is less than <var>end</var>, the text is appended, otherwise prepended. If the last command was not a kill, a new kill ring slot is used. -</DL> -</P><P> +</p></dd></dl> -<A NAME="IDX322"></A> -<DL> -<DT><U>Function:</U> int <B>rl_push_macro_input</B> <I>(char *macro)</I> -<DD>Cause <VAR>macro</VAR> to be inserted into the line, as if it had been invoked +<dl class="def"> +<dt id="index-rl_005fpush_005fmacro_005finput"><span class="category">Function: </span><span><em>int</em> <strong>rl_push_macro_input</strong> <em>(char *macro)</em><a href='#index-rl_005fpush_005fmacro_005finput' class='copiable-anchor'> ¶</a></span></dt> +<dd><p>Cause <var>macro</var> to be inserted into the line, as if it had been invoked by a key bound to a macro. Not especially useful; use -<CODE>rl_insert_text()</CODE> instead. -</DL> -</P><P> - -<A NAME="Character Input"></A> -<HR SIZE="6"> -<A NAME="SEC37"></A> -<TABLE CELLPADDING=1 CELLSPACING=1 BORDER=0> -<TR><TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT">[<A HREF="readline.html#SEC36"> < </A>]</TD> -<TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT">[<A HREF="readline.html#SEC38"> > </A>]</TD> -<TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT"> <TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT">[<A HREF="readline.html#SEC38"> << </A>]</TD> -<TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT">[<A HREF="readline.html#SEC29"> Up </A>]</TD> -<TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT">[<A HREF="readline.html#SEC44"> >> </A>]</TD> -<TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT"> <TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT"> <TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT"> <TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT"> <TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT">[<A HREF="readline.html#SEC_Top">Top</A>]</TD> -<TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT">[<A HREF="readline.html#SEC_Contents">Contents</A>]</TD> -<TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT">[<A HREF="readline.html#SEC52">Index</A>]</TD> -<TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT">[<A HREF="readline.html#SEC_About"> ? </A>]</TD> -</TR></TABLE> -<H3> 2.4.8 Character Input </H3> -<!--docid::SEC37::--> -<P> - -<A NAME="IDX323"></A> -<DL> -<DT><U>Function:</U> int <B>rl_read_key</B> <I>(void)</I> -<DD>Return the next character available from Readline's current input stream. +<code>rl_insert_text()</code> instead. +</p></dd></dl> + +<hr> +</div> +<div class="subsection" id="Character-Input"> +<div class="header"> +<p> +Next: <a href="#Terminal-Management" accesskey="n" rel="next">Terminal Management</a>, Previous: <a href="#Modifying-Text" accesskey="p" rel="prev">Modifying Text</a>, Up: <a href="#Readline-Convenience-Functions" accesskey="u" rel="up">Readline Convenience Functions</a> [<a href="#SEC_Contents" title="Table of contents" rel="contents">Contents</a>][<a href="#Concept-Index" title="Index" rel="index">Index</a>]</p> +</div> +<span id="Character-Input-1"></span><h4 class="subsection">2.4.8 Character Input</h4> + +<dl class="def"> +<dt id="index-rl_005fread_005fkey"><span class="category">Function: </span><span><em>int</em> <strong>rl_read_key</strong> <em>(void)</em><a href='#index-rl_005fread_005fkey' class='copiable-anchor'> ¶</a></span></dt> +<dd><p>Return the next character available from Readline’s current input stream. This handles input inserted into -the input stream via <VAR>rl_pending_input</VAR> (see section <A HREF="readline.html#SEC28">2.3 Readline Variables</A>) -and <CODE>rl_stuff_char()</CODE>, macros, and characters read from the keyboard. +the input stream via <var>rl_pending_input</var> (see <a href="#Readline-Variables">Readline Variables</a>) +and <code>rl_stuff_char()</code>, macros, and characters read from the keyboard. While waiting for input, this function will call any function assigned to -the <CODE>rl_event_hook</CODE> variable. -</DL> -</P><P> - -<A NAME="IDX324"></A> -<DL> -<DT><U>Function:</U> int <B>rl_getc</B> <I>(FILE *stream)</I> -<DD>Return the next character available from <VAR>stream</VAR>, which is assumed to +the <code>rl_event_hook</code> variable. +</p></dd></dl> + +<dl class="def"> +<dt id="index-rl_005fgetc"><span class="category">Function: </span><span><em>int</em> <strong>rl_getc</strong> <em>(FILE *stream)</em><a href='#index-rl_005fgetc' class='copiable-anchor'> ¶</a></span></dt> +<dd><p>Return the next character available from <var>stream</var>, which is assumed to be the keyboard. -</DL> -</P><P> +</p></dd></dl> -<A NAME="IDX325"></A> -<DL> -<DT><U>Function:</U> int <B>rl_stuff_char</B> <I>(int c)</I> -<DD>Insert <VAR>c</VAR> into the Readline input stream. It will be "read" +<dl class="def"> +<dt id="index-rl_005fstuff_005fchar"><span class="category">Function: </span><span><em>int</em> <strong>rl_stuff_char</strong> <em>(int c)</em><a href='#index-rl_005fstuff_005fchar' class='copiable-anchor'> ¶</a></span></dt> +<dd><p>Insert <var>c</var> into the Readline input stream. It will be "read" before Readline attempts to read characters from the terminal with -<CODE>rl_read_key()</CODE>. Up to 512 characters may be pushed back. -<CODE>rl_stuff_char</CODE> returns 1 if the character was successfully inserted; +<code>rl_read_key()</code>. Up to 512 characters may be pushed back. +<code>rl_stuff_char</code> returns 1 if the character was successfully inserted; 0 otherwise. -</DL> -</P><P> - -<A NAME="IDX326"></A> -<DL> -<DT><U>Function:</U> int <B>rl_execute_next</B> <I>(int c)</I> -<DD>Make <VAR>c</VAR> be the next command to be executed when <CODE>rl_read_key()</CODE> -is called. This sets <VAR>rl_pending_input</VAR>. -</DL> -</P><P> - -<A NAME="IDX327"></A> -<DL> -<DT><U>Function:</U> int <B>rl_clear_pending_input</B> <I>(void)</I> -<DD>Unset <VAR>rl_pending_input</VAR>, effectively negating the effect of any -previous call to <CODE>rl_execute_next()</CODE>. This works only if the -pending input has not already been read with <CODE>rl_read_key()</CODE>. -</DL> -</P><P> - -<A NAME="IDX328"></A> -<DL> -<DT><U>Function:</U> int <B>rl_set_keyboard_input_timeout</B> <I>(int u)</I> -<DD>While waiting for keyboard input in <CODE>rl_read_key()</CODE>, Readline will -wait for <VAR>u</VAR> microseconds for input before calling any function -assigned to <CODE>rl_event_hook</CODE>. <VAR>u</VAR> must be greater than or equal +</p></dd></dl> + +<dl class="def"> +<dt id="index-rl_005fexecute_005fnext"><span class="category">Function: </span><span><em>int</em> <strong>rl_execute_next</strong> <em>(int c)</em><a href='#index-rl_005fexecute_005fnext' class='copiable-anchor'> ¶</a></span></dt> +<dd><p>Make <var>c</var> be the next command to be executed when <code>rl_read_key()</code> +is called. This sets <var>rl_pending_input</var>. +</p></dd></dl> + +<dl class="def"> +<dt id="index-rl_005fclear_005fpending_005finput"><span class="category">Function: </span><span><em>int</em> <strong>rl_clear_pending_input</strong> <em>(void)</em><a href='#index-rl_005fclear_005fpending_005finput' class='copiable-anchor'> ¶</a></span></dt> +<dd><p>Unset <var>rl_pending_input</var>, effectively negating the effect of any +previous call to <code>rl_execute_next()</code>. This works only if the +pending input has not already been read with <code>rl_read_key()</code>. +</p></dd></dl> + +<dl class="def"> +<dt id="index-rl_005fset_005fkeyboard_005finput_005ftimeout"><span class="category">Function: </span><span><em>int</em> <strong>rl_set_keyboard_input_timeout</strong> <em>(int u)</em><a href='#index-rl_005fset_005fkeyboard_005finput_005ftimeout' class='copiable-anchor'> ¶</a></span></dt> +<dd><p>While waiting for keyboard input in <code>rl_read_key()</code>, Readline will +wait for <var>u</var> microseconds for input before calling any function +assigned to <code>rl_event_hook</code>. <var>u</var> must be greater than or equal to zero (a zero-length timeout is equivalent to a poll). The default waiting period is one-tenth of a second. Returns the old timeout value. -</DL> -</P><P> - -<A NAME="Terminal Management"></A> -<HR SIZE="6"> -<A NAME="SEC38"></A> -<TABLE CELLPADDING=1 CELLSPACING=1 BORDER=0> -<TR><TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT">[<A HREF="readline.html#SEC37"> < </A>]</TD> -<TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT">[<A HREF="readline.html#SEC39"> > </A>]</TD> -<TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT"> <TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT">[<A HREF="readline.html#SEC44"> << </A>]</TD> -<TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT">[<A HREF="readline.html#SEC29"> Up </A>]</TD> -<TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT">[<A HREF="readline.html#SEC44"> >> </A>]</TD> -<TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT"> <TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT"> <TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT"> <TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT"> <TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT">[<A HREF="readline.html#SEC_Top">Top</A>]</TD> -<TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT">[<A HREF="readline.html#SEC_Contents">Contents</A>]</TD> -<TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT">[<A HREF="readline.html#SEC52">Index</A>]</TD> -<TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT">[<A HREF="readline.html#SEC_About"> ? </A>]</TD> -</TR></TABLE> -<H3> 2.4.9 Terminal Management </H3> -<!--docid::SEC38::--> -<P> - -<A NAME="IDX329"></A> -<DL> -<DT><U>Function:</U> void <B>rl_prep_terminal</B> <I>(int meta_flag)</I> -<DD>Modify the terminal settings for Readline's use, so <CODE>readline()</CODE> +</p></dd></dl> + +<dl class="def"> +<dt id="index-rl_005fset_005ftimeout"><span class="category">Function: </span><span><em>int</em> <strong>rl_set_timeout</strong> <em>(unsigned int secs, unsigned int usecs)</em><a href='#index-rl_005fset_005ftimeout' class='copiable-anchor'> ¶</a></span></dt> +<dd><p>Set a timeout for subsequent calls to <code>readline()</code>. If Readline does +not read a complete line, or the number of characters specified by +<code>rl_num_chars_to_read</code>, before the duration specfied by <var>secs</var> +(in seconds) and <var>usecs</var> (microseconds), it returns and sets +<code>RL_STATE_TIMEOUT</code> in <code>rl_readline_state</code>. +Passing 0 for <code>secs</code> and <code>usecs</code> cancels any previously set +timeout; the convenience macro <code>rl_clear_timeout()</code> is shorthand +for this. +Returns 0 if the timeout is set successfully. +</p></dd></dl> + +<dl class="def"> +<dt id="index-rl_005ftimeout_005fremaining"><span class="category">Function: </span><span><em>int</em> <strong>rl_timeout_remaining</strong> <em>(unsigned int *secs, unsigned int *usecs)</em><a href='#index-rl_005ftimeout_005fremaining' class='copiable-anchor'> ¶</a></span></dt> +<dd><p>Return the number of seconds and microseconds remaining in the current +timeout duration in <var>*secs</var> and <var>*usecs</var>, respectively. +Both <var>*secs</var> and <var>*usecs</var> must be non-NULL to return any values. +The return value is -1 on error or when there is no timeout set, +0 when the timeout has expired (leaving <var>*secs</var> and <var>*usecs</var> +unchanged), +and 1 if the timeout has not expired. +If either of <var>secs</var> and <var>usecs</var> is <code>NULL</code>, +the return value indicates whether the timeout has expired. +</p></dd></dl> + +<hr> +</div> +<div class="subsection" id="Terminal-Management"> +<div class="header"> +<p> +Next: <a href="#Utility-Functions" accesskey="n" rel="next">Utility Functions</a>, Previous: <a href="#Character-Input" accesskey="p" rel="prev">Character Input</a>, Up: <a href="#Readline-Convenience-Functions" accesskey="u" rel="up">Readline Convenience Functions</a> [<a href="#SEC_Contents" title="Table of contents" rel="contents">Contents</a>][<a href="#Concept-Index" title="Index" rel="index">Index</a>]</p> +</div> +<span id="Terminal-Management-1"></span><h4 class="subsection">2.4.9 Terminal Management</h4> + +<dl class="def"> +<dt id="index-rl_005fprep_005fterminal"><span class="category">Function: </span><span><em>void</em> <strong>rl_prep_terminal</strong> <em>(int meta_flag)</em><a href='#index-rl_005fprep_005fterminal' class='copiable-anchor'> ¶</a></span></dt> +<dd><p>Modify the terminal settings for Readline’s use, so <code>readline()</code> can read a single character at a time from the keyboard. -The <VAR>meta_flag</VAR> argument should be non-zero if Readline should +The <var>meta_flag</var> argument should be non-zero if Readline should read eight-bit input. -</DL> -</P><P> +</p></dd></dl> -<A NAME="IDX330"></A> -<DL> -<DT><U>Function:</U> void <B>rl_deprep_terminal</B> <I>(void)</I> -<DD>Undo the effects of <CODE>rl_prep_terminal()</CODE>, leaving the terminal in +<dl class="def"> +<dt id="index-rl_005fdeprep_005fterminal"><span class="category">Function: </span><span><em>void</em> <strong>rl_deprep_terminal</strong> <em>(void)</em><a href='#index-rl_005fdeprep_005fterminal' class='copiable-anchor'> ¶</a></span></dt> +<dd><p>Undo the effects of <code>rl_prep_terminal()</code>, leaving the terminal in the state in which it was before the most recent call to -<CODE>rl_prep_terminal()</CODE>. -</DL> -</P><P> - -<A NAME="IDX331"></A> -<DL> -<DT><U>Function:</U> void <B>rl_tty_set_default_bindings</B> <I>(Keymap kmap)</I> -<DD>Read the operating system's terminal editing characters (as would be -displayed by <CODE>stty</CODE>) to their Readline equivalents. -The bindings are performed in <VAR>kmap</VAR>. -</DL> -</P><P> - -<A NAME="IDX332"></A> -<DL> -<DT><U>Function:</U> void <B>rl_tty_unset_default_bindings</B> <I>(Keymap kmap)</I> -<DD>Reset the bindings manipulated by <CODE>rl_tty_set_default_bindings</CODE> so -that the terminal editing characters are bound to <CODE>rl_insert</CODE>. -The bindings are performed in <VAR>kmap</VAR>. -</DL> -</P><P> - -<A NAME="IDX333"></A> -<DL> -<DT><U>Function:</U> int <B>rl_tty_set_echoing</B> <I>(int value)</I> -<DD>Set Readline's idea of whether or not it is echoing output to its output -stream (<VAR>rl_outstream</VAR>). If <VAR>value</VAR> is 0, Readline does not display -output to <VAR>rl_outstream</VAR>; any other value enables output. The initial +<code>rl_prep_terminal()</code>. +</p></dd></dl> + +<dl class="def"> +<dt id="index-rl_005ftty_005fset_005fdefault_005fbindings"><span class="category">Function: </span><span><em>void</em> <strong>rl_tty_set_default_bindings</strong> <em>(Keymap kmap)</em><a href='#index-rl_005ftty_005fset_005fdefault_005fbindings' class='copiable-anchor'> ¶</a></span></dt> +<dd><p>Read the operating system’s terminal editing characters (as would be +displayed by <code>stty</code>) to their Readline equivalents. +The bindings are performed in <var>kmap</var>. +</p></dd></dl> + +<dl class="def"> +<dt id="index-rl_005ftty_005funset_005fdefault_005fbindings"><span class="category">Function: </span><span><em>void</em> <strong>rl_tty_unset_default_bindings</strong> <em>(Keymap kmap)</em><a href='#index-rl_005ftty_005funset_005fdefault_005fbindings' class='copiable-anchor'> ¶</a></span></dt> +<dd><p>Reset the bindings manipulated by <code>rl_tty_set_default_bindings</code> so +that the terminal editing characters are bound to <code>rl_insert</code>. +The bindings are performed in <var>kmap</var>. +</p></dd></dl> + +<dl class="def"> +<dt id="index-rl_005ftty_005fset_005fechoing"><span class="category">Function: </span><span><em>int</em> <strong>rl_tty_set_echoing</strong> <em>(int value)</em><a href='#index-rl_005ftty_005fset_005fechoing' class='copiable-anchor'> ¶</a></span></dt> +<dd><p>Set Readline’s idea of whether or not it is echoing output to its output +stream (<var>rl_outstream</var>). If <var>value</var> is 0, Readline does not display +output to <var>rl_outstream</var>; any other value enables output. The initial value is set when Readline initializes the terminal settings. This function returns the previous value. -</DL> -</P><P> - -<A NAME="IDX334"></A> -<DL> -<DT><U>Function:</U> int <B>rl_reset_terminal</B> <I>(const char *terminal_name)</I> -<DD>Reinitialize Readline's idea of the terminal settings using -<VAR>terminal_name</VAR> as the terminal type (e.g., <CODE>vt100</CODE>). -If <VAR>terminal_name</VAR> is <CODE>NULL</CODE>, the value of the <CODE>TERM</CODE> +</p></dd></dl> + +<dl class="def"> +<dt id="index-rl_005freset_005fterminal"><span class="category">Function: </span><span><em>int</em> <strong>rl_reset_terminal</strong> <em>(const char *terminal_name)</em><a href='#index-rl_005freset_005fterminal' class='copiable-anchor'> ¶</a></span></dt> +<dd><p>Reinitialize Readline’s idea of the terminal settings using +<var>terminal_name</var> as the terminal type (e.g., <code>vt100</code>). +If <var>terminal_name</var> is <code>NULL</code>, the value of the <code>TERM</code> environment variable is used. -</DL> -</P><P> - -<A NAME="Utility Functions"></A> -<HR SIZE="6"> -<A NAME="SEC39"></A> -<TABLE CELLPADDING=1 CELLSPACING=1 BORDER=0> -<TR><TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT">[<A HREF="readline.html#SEC38"> < </A>]</TD> -<TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT">[<A HREF="readline.html#SEC40"> > </A>]</TD> -<TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT"> <TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT">[<A HREF="readline.html#SEC31"> << </A>]</TD> -<TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT">[<A HREF="readline.html#SEC29"> Up </A>]</TD> -<TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT">[<A HREF="readline.html#SEC44"> >> </A>]</TD> -<TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT"> <TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT"> <TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT"> <TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT"> <TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT">[<A HREF="readline.html#SEC_Top">Top</A>]</TD> -<TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT">[<A HREF="readline.html#SEC_Contents">Contents</A>]</TD> -<TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT">[<A HREF="readline.html#SEC52">Index</A>]</TD> -<TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT">[<A HREF="readline.html#SEC_About"> ? </A>]</TD> -</TR></TABLE> -<H3> 2.4.10 Utility Functions </H3> -<!--docid::SEC39::--> -<P> - -<A NAME="IDX335"></A> -<DL> -<DT><U>Function:</U> int <B>rl_save_state</B> <I>(struct readline_state *sp)</I> -<DD>Save a snapshot of Readline's internal state to <VAR>sp</VAR>. -The contents of the <VAR>readline_state</VAR> structure are documented -in <TT>`readline.h'</TT>. +</p></dd></dl> + +<hr> +</div> +<div class="subsection" id="Utility-Functions"> +<div class="header"> +<p> +Next: <a href="#Miscellaneous-Functions" accesskey="n" rel="next">Miscellaneous Functions</a>, Previous: <a href="#Terminal-Management" accesskey="p" rel="prev">Terminal Management</a>, Up: <a href="#Readline-Convenience-Functions" accesskey="u" rel="up">Readline Convenience Functions</a> [<a href="#SEC_Contents" title="Table of contents" rel="contents">Contents</a>][<a href="#Concept-Index" title="Index" rel="index">Index</a>]</p> +</div> +<span id="Utility-Functions-1"></span><h4 class="subsection">2.4.10 Utility Functions</h4> + +<dl class="def"> +<dt id="index-rl_005fsave_005fstate"><span class="category">Function: </span><span><em>int</em> <strong>rl_save_state</strong> <em>(struct readline_state *sp)</em><a href='#index-rl_005fsave_005fstate' class='copiable-anchor'> ¶</a></span></dt> +<dd><p>Save a snapshot of Readline’s internal state to <var>sp</var>. +The contents of the <var>readline_state</var> structure are documented +in <samp>readline.h</samp>. The caller is responsible for allocating the structure. -</DL> -</P><P> - -<A NAME="IDX336"></A> -<DL> -<DT><U>Function:</U> int <B>rl_restore_state</B> <I>(struct readline_state *sp)</I> -<DD>Restore Readline's internal state to that stored in <VAR>sp</VAR>, which must -have been saved by a call to <CODE>rl_save_state</CODE>. -The contents of the <VAR>readline_state</VAR> structure are documented -in <TT>`readline.h'</TT>. +</p></dd></dl> + +<dl class="def"> +<dt id="index-rl_005frestore_005fstate"><span class="category">Function: </span><span><em>int</em> <strong>rl_restore_state</strong> <em>(struct readline_state *sp)</em><a href='#index-rl_005frestore_005fstate' class='copiable-anchor'> ¶</a></span></dt> +<dd><p>Restore Readline’s internal state to that stored in <var>sp</var>, which must +have been saved by a call to <code>rl_save_state</code>. +The contents of the <var>readline_state</var> structure are documented +in <samp>readline.h</samp>. The caller is responsible for freeing the structure. -</DL> -</P><P> - -<A NAME="IDX337"></A> -<DL> -<DT><U>Function:</U> void <B>rl_free</B> <I>(void *mem)</I> -<DD>Deallocate the memory pointed to by <VAR>mem</VAR>. <VAR>mem</VAR> must have been -allocated by <CODE>malloc</CODE>. -</DL> -</P><P> - -<A NAME="IDX338"></A> -<DL> -<DT><U>Function:</U> void <B>rl_replace_line</B> <I>(const char *text, int clear_undo)</I> -<DD>Replace the contents of <CODE>rl_line_buffer</CODE> with <VAR>text</VAR>. +</p></dd></dl> + +<dl class="def"> +<dt id="index-rl_005ffree"><span class="category">Function: </span><span><em>void</em> <strong>rl_free</strong> <em>(void *mem)</em><a href='#index-rl_005ffree' class='copiable-anchor'> ¶</a></span></dt> +<dd><p>Deallocate the memory pointed to by <var>mem</var>. <var>mem</var> must have been +allocated by <code>malloc</code>. +</p></dd></dl> + +<dl class="def"> +<dt id="index-rl_005freplace_005fline"><span class="category">Function: </span><span><em>void</em> <strong>rl_replace_line</strong> <em>(const char *text, int clear_undo)</em><a href='#index-rl_005freplace_005fline' class='copiable-anchor'> ¶</a></span></dt> +<dd><p>Replace the contents of <code>rl_line_buffer</code> with <var>text</var>. The point and mark are preserved, if possible. -If <VAR>clear_undo</VAR> is non-zero, the undo list associated with the +If <var>clear_undo</var> is non-zero, the undo list associated with the current line is cleared. -</DL> -</P><P> +</p></dd></dl> -<A NAME="IDX339"></A> -<DL> -<DT><U>Function:</U> void <B>rl_extend_line_buffer</B> <I>(int len)</I> -<DD>Ensure that <CODE>rl_line_buffer</CODE> has enough space to hold <VAR>len</VAR> +<dl class="def"> +<dt id="index-rl_005fextend_005fline_005fbuffer"><span class="category">Function: </span><span><em>void</em> <strong>rl_extend_line_buffer</strong> <em>(int len)</em><a href='#index-rl_005fextend_005fline_005fbuffer' class='copiable-anchor'> ¶</a></span></dt> +<dd><p>Ensure that <code>rl_line_buffer</code> has enough space to hold <var>len</var> characters, possibly reallocating it if necessary. -</DL> -</P><P> - -<A NAME="IDX340"></A> -<DL> -<DT><U>Function:</U> int <B>rl_initialize</B> <I>(void)</I> -<DD>Initialize or re-initialize Readline's internal state. -It's not strictly necessary to call this; <CODE>readline()</CODE> calls it before +</p></dd></dl> + +<dl class="def"> +<dt id="index-rl_005finitialize"><span class="category">Function: </span><span><em>int</em> <strong>rl_initialize</strong> <em>(void)</em><a href='#index-rl_005finitialize' class='copiable-anchor'> ¶</a></span></dt> +<dd><p>Initialize or re-initialize Readline’s internal state. +It’s not strictly necessary to call this; <code>readline()</code> calls it before reading any input. -</DL> -</P><P> - -<A NAME="IDX341"></A> -<DL> -<DT><U>Function:</U> int <B>rl_ding</B> <I>(void)</I> -<DD>Ring the terminal bell, obeying the setting of <CODE>bell-style</CODE>. -</DL> -</P><P> - -<A NAME="IDX342"></A> -<DL> -<DT><U>Function:</U> int <B>rl_alphabetic</B> <I>(int c)</I> -<DD>Return 1 if <VAR>c</VAR> is an alphabetic character. -</DL> -</P><P> - -<A NAME="IDX343"></A> -<DL> -<DT><U>Function:</U> void <B>rl_display_match_list</B> <I>(char **matches, int len, int max)</I> -<DD>A convenience function for displaying a list of strings in -columnar format on Readline's output stream. <CODE>matches</CODE> is the list +</p></dd></dl> + +<dl class="def"> +<dt id="index-rl_005fding"><span class="category">Function: </span><span><em>int</em> <strong>rl_ding</strong> <em>(void)</em><a href='#index-rl_005fding' class='copiable-anchor'> ¶</a></span></dt> +<dd><p>Ring the terminal bell, obeying the setting of <code>bell-style</code>. +</p></dd></dl> + +<dl class="def"> +<dt id="index-rl_005falphabetic"><span class="category">Function: </span><span><em>int</em> <strong>rl_alphabetic</strong> <em>(int c)</em><a href='#index-rl_005falphabetic' class='copiable-anchor'> ¶</a></span></dt> +<dd><p>Return 1 if <var>c</var> is an alphabetic character. +</p></dd></dl> + +<dl class="def"> +<dt id="index-rl_005fdisplay_005fmatch_005flist"><span class="category">Function: </span><span><em>void</em> <strong>rl_display_match_list</strong> <em>(char **matches, int len, int max)</em><a href='#index-rl_005fdisplay_005fmatch_005flist' class='copiable-anchor'> ¶</a></span></dt> +<dd><p>A convenience function for displaying a list of strings in +columnar format on Readline’s output stream. <code>matches</code> is the list of strings, in argv format, such as a list of completion matches. -<CODE>len</CODE> is the number of strings in <CODE>matches</CODE>, and <CODE>max</CODE> -is the length of the longest string in <CODE>matches</CODE>. This function uses -the setting of <CODE>print-completions-horizontally</CODE> to select how the -matches are displayed (see section <A HREF="readline.html#SEC10">1.3.1 Readline Init File Syntax</A>). +<code>len</code> is the number of strings in <code>matches</code>, and <code>max</code> +is the length of the longest string in <code>matches</code>. This function uses +the setting of <code>print-completions-horizontally</code> to select how the +matches are displayed (see <a href="#Readline-Init-File-Syntax">Readline Init File Syntax</a>). When displaying completions, this function sets the number of columns used -for display to the value of <CODE>completion-display-width</CODE>, the value of -the environment variable <CODE>COLUMNS</CODE>, or the screen width, in that order. -</DL> -</P><P> +for display to the value of <code>completion-display-width</code>, the value of +the environment variable <code>COLUMNS</code>, or the screen width, in that order. +</p></dd></dl> -The following are implemented as macros, defined in <CODE>chardefs.h</CODE>. +<p>The following are implemented as macros, defined in <code>chardefs.h</code>. Applications should refrain from using them. -</P><P> - -<A NAME="IDX344"></A> -<DL> -<DT><U>Function:</U> int <B>_rl_uppercase_p</B> <I>(int c)</I> -<DD>Return 1 if <VAR>c</VAR> is an uppercase alphabetic character. -</DL> -</P><P> - -<A NAME="IDX345"></A> -<DL> -<DT><U>Function:</U> int <B>_rl_lowercase_p</B> <I>(int c)</I> -<DD>Return 1 if <VAR>c</VAR> is a lowercase alphabetic character. -</DL> -</P><P> - -<A NAME="IDX346"></A> -<DL> -<DT><U>Function:</U> int <B>_rl_digit_p</B> <I>(int c)</I> -<DD>Return 1 if <VAR>c</VAR> is a numeric character. -</DL> -</P><P> - -<A NAME="IDX347"></A> -<DL> -<DT><U>Function:</U> int <B>_rl_to_upper</B> <I>(int c)</I> -<DD>If <VAR>c</VAR> is a lowercase alphabetic character, return the corresponding +</p> +<dl class="def"> +<dt id="index-_005frl_005fuppercase_005fp"><span class="category">Function: </span><span><em>int</em> <strong>_rl_uppercase_p</strong> <em>(int c)</em><a href='#index-_005frl_005fuppercase_005fp' class='copiable-anchor'> ¶</a></span></dt> +<dd><p>Return 1 if <var>c</var> is an uppercase alphabetic character. +</p></dd></dl> + +<dl class="def"> +<dt id="index-_005frl_005flowercase_005fp"><span class="category">Function: </span><span><em>int</em> <strong>_rl_lowercase_p</strong> <em>(int c)</em><a href='#index-_005frl_005flowercase_005fp' class='copiable-anchor'> ¶</a></span></dt> +<dd><p>Return 1 if <var>c</var> is a lowercase alphabetic character. +</p></dd></dl> + +<dl class="def"> +<dt id="index-_005frl_005fdigit_005fp"><span class="category">Function: </span><span><em>int</em> <strong>_rl_digit_p</strong> <em>(int c)</em><a href='#index-_005frl_005fdigit_005fp' class='copiable-anchor'> ¶</a></span></dt> +<dd><p>Return 1 if <var>c</var> is a numeric character. +</p></dd></dl> + +<dl class="def"> +<dt id="index-_005frl_005fto_005fupper"><span class="category">Function: </span><span><em>int</em> <strong>_rl_to_upper</strong> <em>(int c)</em><a href='#index-_005frl_005fto_005fupper' class='copiable-anchor'> ¶</a></span></dt> +<dd><p>If <var>c</var> is a lowercase alphabetic character, return the corresponding uppercase character. -</DL> -</P><P> +</p></dd></dl> -<A NAME="IDX348"></A> -<DL> -<DT><U>Function:</U> int <B>_rl_to_lower</B> <I>(int c)</I> -<DD>If <VAR>c</VAR> is an uppercase alphabetic character, return the corresponding +<dl class="def"> +<dt id="index-_005frl_005fto_005flower"><span class="category">Function: </span><span><em>int</em> <strong>_rl_to_lower</strong> <em>(int c)</em><a href='#index-_005frl_005fto_005flower' class='copiable-anchor'> ¶</a></span></dt> +<dd><p>If <var>c</var> is an uppercase alphabetic character, return the corresponding lowercase character. -</DL> -</P><P> - -<A NAME="IDX349"></A> -<DL> -<DT><U>Function:</U> int <B>_rl_digit_value</B> <I>(int c)</I> -<DD>If <VAR>c</VAR> is a number, return the value it represents. -</DL> -</P><P> - -<A NAME="Miscellaneous Functions"></A> -<HR SIZE="6"> -<A NAME="SEC40"></A> -<TABLE CELLPADDING=1 CELLSPACING=1 BORDER=0> -<TR><TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT">[<A HREF="readline.html#SEC39"> < </A>]</TD> -<TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT">[<A HREF="readline.html#SEC41"> > </A>]</TD> -<TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT"> <TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT">[<A HREF="readline.html#SEC31"> << </A>]</TD> -<TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT">[<A HREF="readline.html#SEC29"> Up </A>]</TD> -<TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT">[<A HREF="readline.html#SEC44"> >> </A>]</TD> -<TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT"> <TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT"> <TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT"> <TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT"> <TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT">[<A HREF="readline.html#SEC_Top">Top</A>]</TD> -<TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT">[<A HREF="readline.html#SEC_Contents">Contents</A>]</TD> -<TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT">[<A HREF="readline.html#SEC52">Index</A>]</TD> -<TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT">[<A HREF="readline.html#SEC_About"> ? </A>]</TD> -</TR></TABLE> -<H3> 2.4.11 Miscellaneous Functions </H3> -<!--docid::SEC40::--> -<P> - -<A NAME="IDX350"></A> -<DL> -<DT><U>Function:</U> int <B>rl_macro_bind</B> <I>(const char *keyseq, const char *macro, Keymap map)</I> -<DD>Bind the key sequence <VAR>keyseq</VAR> to invoke the macro <VAR>macro</VAR>. -The binding is performed in <VAR>map</VAR>. When <VAR>keyseq</VAR> is invoked, the -<VAR>macro</VAR> will be inserted into the line. This function is deprecated; -use <CODE>rl_generic_bind()</CODE> instead. -</DL> -</P><P> - -<A NAME="IDX351"></A> -<DL> -<DT><U>Function:</U> void <B>rl_macro_dumper</B> <I>(int readable)</I> -<DD>Print the key sequences bound to macros and their values, using -the current keymap, to <CODE>rl_outstream</CODE>. -If <VAR>readable</VAR> is non-zero, the list is formatted in such a way -that it can be made part of an <CODE>inputrc</CODE> file and re-read. -</DL> -</P><P> - -<A NAME="IDX352"></A> -<DL> -<DT><U>Function:</U> int <B>rl_variable_bind</B> <I>(const char *variable, const char *value)</I> -<DD>Make the Readline variable <VAR>variable</VAR> have <VAR>value</VAR>. +</p></dd></dl> + +<dl class="def"> +<dt id="index-_005frl_005fdigit_005fvalue"><span class="category">Function: </span><span><em>int</em> <strong>_rl_digit_value</strong> <em>(int c)</em><a href='#index-_005frl_005fdigit_005fvalue' class='copiable-anchor'> ¶</a></span></dt> +<dd><p>If <var>c</var> is a number, return the value it represents. +</p></dd></dl> + +<hr> +</div> +<div class="subsection" id="Miscellaneous-Functions"> +<div class="header"> +<p> +Next: <a href="#Alternate-Interface" accesskey="n" rel="next">Alternate Interface</a>, Previous: <a href="#Utility-Functions" accesskey="p" rel="prev">Utility Functions</a>, Up: <a href="#Readline-Convenience-Functions" accesskey="u" rel="up">Readline Convenience Functions</a> [<a href="#SEC_Contents" title="Table of contents" rel="contents">Contents</a>][<a href="#Concept-Index" title="Index" rel="index">Index</a>]</p> +</div> +<span id="Miscellaneous-Functions-1"></span><h4 class="subsection">2.4.11 Miscellaneous Functions</h4> + +<dl class="def"> +<dt id="index-rl_005fmacro_005fbind"><span class="category">Function: </span><span><em>int</em> <strong>rl_macro_bind</strong> <em>(const char *keyseq, const char *macro, Keymap map)</em><a href='#index-rl_005fmacro_005fbind' class='copiable-anchor'> ¶</a></span></dt> +<dd><p>Bind the key sequence <var>keyseq</var> to invoke the macro <var>macro</var>. +The binding is performed in <var>map</var>. When <var>keyseq</var> is invoked, the +<var>macro</var> will be inserted into the line. This function is deprecated; +use <code>rl_generic_bind()</code> instead. +</p></dd></dl> + +<dl class="def"> +<dt id="index-rl_005fmacro_005fdumper"><span class="category">Function: </span><span><em>void</em> <strong>rl_macro_dumper</strong> <em>(int readable)</em><a href='#index-rl_005fmacro_005fdumper' class='copiable-anchor'> ¶</a></span></dt> +<dd><p>Print the key sequences bound to macros and their values, using +the current keymap, to <code>rl_outstream</code>. +If <var>readable</var> is non-zero, the list is formatted in such a way +that it can be made part of an <code>inputrc</code> file and re-read. +</p></dd></dl> + +<dl class="def"> +<dt id="index-rl_005fvariable_005fbind"><span class="category">Function: </span><span><em>int</em> <strong>rl_variable_bind</strong> <em>(const char *variable, const char *value)</em><a href='#index-rl_005fvariable_005fbind' class='copiable-anchor'> ¶</a></span></dt> +<dd><p>Make the Readline variable <var>variable</var> have <var>value</var>. This behaves as if the readline command -<SAMP>`set <VAR>variable</VAR> <VAR>value</VAR>'</SAMP> had been executed in an <CODE>inputrc</CODE> -file (see section <A HREF="readline.html#SEC10">1.3.1 Readline Init File Syntax</A>). -</DL> -</P><P> - -<A NAME="IDX353"></A> -<DL> -<DT><U>Function:</U> char * <B>rl_variable_value</B> <I>(const char *variable)</I> -<DD>Return a string representing the value of the Readline variable <VAR>variable</VAR>. -For boolean variables, this string is either <SAMP>`on'</SAMP> or <SAMP>`off'</SAMP>. -</DL> -</P><P> - -<A NAME="IDX354"></A> -<DL> -<DT><U>Function:</U> void <B>rl_variable_dumper</B> <I>(int readable)</I> -<DD>Print the readline variable names and their current values -to <CODE>rl_outstream</CODE>. -If <VAR>readable</VAR> is non-zero, the list is formatted in such a way -that it can be made part of an <CODE>inputrc</CODE> file and re-read. -</DL> -</P><P> - -<A NAME="IDX355"></A> -<DL> -<DT><U>Function:</U> int <B>rl_set_paren_blink_timeout</B> <I>(int u)</I> -<DD>Set the time interval (in microseconds) that Readline waits when showing -a balancing character when <CODE>blink-matching-paren</CODE> has been enabled. -</DL> -</P><P> - -<A NAME="IDX356"></A> -<DL> -<DT><U>Function:</U> char * <B>rl_get_termcap</B> <I>(const char *cap)</I> -<DD>Retrieve the string value of the termcap capability <VAR>cap</VAR>. +‘<samp>set <var>variable</var> <var>value</var></samp>’ had been executed in an <code>inputrc</code> +file (see <a href="#Readline-Init-File-Syntax">Readline Init File Syntax</a>). +</p></dd></dl> + +<dl class="def"> +<dt id="index-rl_005fvariable_005fvalue"><span class="category">Function: </span><span><em>char *</em> <strong>rl_variable_value</strong> <em>(const char *variable)</em><a href='#index-rl_005fvariable_005fvalue' class='copiable-anchor'> ¶</a></span></dt> +<dd><p>Return a string representing the value of the Readline variable <var>variable</var>. +For boolean variables, this string is either ‘<samp>on</samp>’ or ‘<samp>off</samp>’. +</p></dd></dl> + +<dl class="def"> +<dt id="index-rl_005fvariable_005fdumper"><span class="category">Function: </span><span><em>void</em> <strong>rl_variable_dumper</strong> <em>(int readable)</em><a href='#index-rl_005fvariable_005fdumper' class='copiable-anchor'> ¶</a></span></dt> +<dd><p>Print the readline variable names and their current values +to <code>rl_outstream</code>. +If <var>readable</var> is non-zero, the list is formatted in such a way +that it can be made part of an <code>inputrc</code> file and re-read. +</p></dd></dl> + +<dl class="def"> +<dt id="index-rl_005fset_005fparen_005fblink_005ftimeout"><span class="category">Function: </span><span><em>int</em> <strong>rl_set_paren_blink_timeout</strong> <em>(int u)</em><a href='#index-rl_005fset_005fparen_005fblink_005ftimeout' class='copiable-anchor'> ¶</a></span></dt> +<dd><p>Set the time interval (in microseconds) that Readline waits when showing +a balancing character when <code>blink-matching-paren</code> has been enabled. +</p></dd></dl> + +<dl class="def"> +<dt id="index-rl_005fget_005ftermcap"><span class="category">Function: </span><span><em>char *</em> <strong>rl_get_termcap</strong> <em>(const char *cap)</em><a href='#index-rl_005fget_005ftermcap' class='copiable-anchor'> ¶</a></span></dt> +<dd><p>Retrieve the string value of the termcap capability <var>cap</var>. Readline fetches the termcap entry for the current terminal name and uses those capabilities to move around the screen line and perform other terminal-specific operations, like erasing a line. Readline does not -use all of a terminal's capabilities, and this function will return +use all of a terminal’s capabilities, and this function will return values for only those capabilities Readline uses. -</DL> -</P><P> - -<A NAME="IDX357"></A> -<DL> -<DT><U>Function:</U> void <B>rl_clear_history</B> <I>(void)</I> -<DD>Clear the history list by deleting all of the entries, in the same manner -as the History library's <CODE>clear_history()</CODE> function. -This differs from <CODE>clear_history</CODE> because it frees private data +</p></dd></dl> + +<dl class="def"> +<dt id="index-rl_005fclear_005fhistory"><span class="category">Function: </span><span><em>void</em> <strong>rl_clear_history</strong> <em>(void)</em><a href='#index-rl_005fclear_005fhistory' class='copiable-anchor'> ¶</a></span></dt> +<dd><p>Clear the history list by deleting all of the entries, in the same manner +as the History library’s <code>clear_history()</code> function. +This differs from <code>clear_history</code> because it frees private data Readline saves in the history list. -</DL> -</P><P> - -<A NAME="IDX358"></A> -<DL> -<DT><U>Function:</U> void <B>rl_activate_mark</B> <I>(void)</I> -<DD>Enable an <EM>active</EM> mark. -When this is enabled, the text between point and mark (the <VAR>region</VAR>) is -displayed in the terminal's standout mode (a <VAR>face</VAR>). +</p></dd></dl> + +<dl class="def"> +<dt id="index-rl_005factivate_005fmark"><span class="category">Function: </span><span><em>void</em> <strong>rl_activate_mark</strong> <em>(void)</em><a href='#index-rl_005factivate_005fmark' class='copiable-anchor'> ¶</a></span></dt> +<dd><p>Enable an <em>active</em> mark. +When this is enabled, the text between point and mark (the <var>region</var>) is +displayed in the terminal’s standout mode (a <var>face</var>). This is called by various readline functions that set the mark and insert text, and is available for applications to call. -</DL> -</P><P> - -<A NAME="IDX359"></A> -<DL> -<DT><U>Function:</U> void <B>rl_deactivate_mark</B> <I>(void)</I> -<DD>Turn off the active mark. -</DL> -</P><P> - -<A NAME="IDX360"></A> -<DL> -<DT><U>Function:</U> void <B>rl_keep_mark_active</B> <I>(void)</I> -<DD>Indicate that the mark should remain active when the current readline function +</p></dd></dl> + +<dl class="def"> +<dt id="index-rl_005fdeactivate_005fmark"><span class="category">Function: </span><span><em>void</em> <strong>rl_deactivate_mark</strong> <em>(void)</em><a href='#index-rl_005fdeactivate_005fmark' class='copiable-anchor'> ¶</a></span></dt> +<dd><p>Turn off the active mark. +</p></dd></dl> + +<dl class="def"> +<dt id="index-rl_005fkeep_005fmark_005factive"><span class="category">Function: </span><span><em>void</em> <strong>rl_keep_mark_active</strong> <em>(void)</em><a href='#index-rl_005fkeep_005fmark_005factive' class='copiable-anchor'> ¶</a></span></dt> +<dd><p>Indicate that the mark should remain active when the current readline function completes and after redisplay occurs. In most cases, the mark remains active for only the duration of a single bindable readline function. -</DL> -</P><P> - -<A NAME="IDX361"></A> -<DL> -<DT><U>Function:</U> int <B>rl_mark_active_p</B> <I>(void)</I> -<DD>Return a non-zero value if the mark is currently active; zero otherwise. -</DL> -</P><P> - -<A NAME="Alternate Interface"></A> -<HR SIZE="6"> -<A NAME="SEC41"></A> -<TABLE CELLPADDING=1 CELLSPACING=1 BORDER=0> -<TR><TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT">[<A HREF="readline.html#SEC40"> < </A>]</TD> -<TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT">[<A HREF="readline.html#SEC42"> > </A>]</TD> -<TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT"> <TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT">[<A HREF="readline.html#SEC31"> << </A>]</TD> -<TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT">[<A HREF="readline.html#SEC29"> Up </A>]</TD> -<TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT">[<A HREF="readline.html#SEC44"> >> </A>]</TD> -<TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT"> <TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT"> <TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT"> <TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT"> <TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT">[<A HREF="readline.html#SEC_Top">Top</A>]</TD> -<TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT">[<A HREF="readline.html#SEC_Contents">Contents</A>]</TD> -<TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT">[<A HREF="readline.html#SEC52">Index</A>]</TD> -<TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT">[<A HREF="readline.html#SEC_About"> ? </A>]</TD> -</TR></TABLE> -<H3> 2.4.12 Alternate Interface </H3> -<!--docid::SEC41::--> -<P> - -An alternate interface is available to plain <CODE>readline()</CODE>. Some +</p></dd></dl> + +<dl class="def"> +<dt id="index-rl_005fmark_005factive_005fp"><span class="category">Function: </span><span><em>int</em> <strong>rl_mark_active_p</strong> <em>(void)</em><a href='#index-rl_005fmark_005factive_005fp' class='copiable-anchor'> ¶</a></span></dt> +<dd><p>Return a non-zero value if the mark is currently active; zero otherwise. +</p></dd></dl> + +<hr> +</div> +<div class="subsection" id="Alternate-Interface"> +<div class="header"> +<p> +Next: <a href="#A-Readline-Example" accesskey="n" rel="next">A Readline Example</a>, Previous: <a href="#Miscellaneous-Functions" accesskey="p" rel="prev">Miscellaneous Functions</a>, Up: <a href="#Readline-Convenience-Functions" accesskey="u" rel="up">Readline Convenience Functions</a> [<a href="#SEC_Contents" title="Table of contents" rel="contents">Contents</a>][<a href="#Concept-Index" title="Index" rel="index">Index</a>]</p> +</div> +<span id="Alternate-Interface-1"></span><h4 class="subsection">2.4.12 Alternate Interface</h4> + +<p>An alternate interface is available to plain <code>readline()</code>. Some applications need to interleave keyboard I/O with file, device, or -window system I/O, typically by using a main loop to <CODE>select()</CODE> +window system I/O, typically by using a main loop to <code>select()</code> on various file descriptors. To accommodate this need, readline can -also be invoked as a `callback' function from an event loop. There +also be invoked as a ‘callback’ function from an event loop. There are functions available to make this easy. -</P><P> - -<A NAME="IDX362"></A> -<DL> -<DT><U>Function:</U> void <B>rl_callback_handler_install</B> <I>(const char *prompt, rl_vcpfunc_t *lhandler)</I> -<DD>Set up the terminal for readline I/O and display the initial -expanded value of <VAR>prompt</VAR>. Save the value of <VAR>lhandler</VAR> to +</p> +<dl class="def"> +<dt id="index-rl_005fcallback_005fhandler_005finstall"><span class="category">Function: </span><span><em>void</em> <strong>rl_callback_handler_install</strong> <em>(const char *prompt, rl_vcpfunc_t *lhandler)</em><a href='#index-rl_005fcallback_005fhandler_005finstall' class='copiable-anchor'> ¶</a></span></dt> +<dd><p>Set up the terminal for readline I/O and display the initial +expanded value of <var>prompt</var>. Save the value of <var>lhandler</var> to use as a handler function to call when a complete line of input has been entered. The handler function receives the text of the line as an argument. -As with <CODE>readline()</CODE>, the handler function should <CODE>free</CODE> the +As with <code>readline()</code>, the handler function should <code>free</code> the line when it it finished with it. -</DL> -</P><P> - -<A NAME="IDX363"></A> -<DL> -<DT><U>Function:</U> void <B>rl_callback_read_char</B> <I>(void)</I> -<DD>Whenever an application determines that keyboard input is available, it -should call <CODE>rl_callback_read_char()</CODE>, which will read the next +</p></dd></dl> + +<dl class="def"> +<dt id="index-rl_005fcallback_005fread_005fchar"><span class="category">Function: </span><span><em>void</em> <strong>rl_callback_read_char</strong> <em>(void)</em><a href='#index-rl_005fcallback_005fread_005fchar' class='copiable-anchor'> ¶</a></span></dt> +<dd><p>Whenever an application determines that keyboard input is available, it +should call <code>rl_callback_read_char()</code>, which will read the next character from the current input source. -If that character completes the line, <CODE>rl_callback_read_char</CODE> will -invoke the <VAR>lhandler</VAR> function installed by -<CODE>rl_callback_handler_install</CODE> to process the line. -Before calling the <VAR>lhandler</VAR> function, the terminal settings are +If that character completes the line, <code>rl_callback_read_char</code> will +invoke the <var>lhandler</var> function installed by +<code>rl_callback_handler_install</code> to process the line. +Before calling the <var>lhandler</var> function, the terminal settings are reset to the values they had before calling -<CODE>rl_callback_handler_install</CODE>. -If the <VAR>lhandler</VAR> function returns, +<code>rl_callback_handler_install</code>. +If the <var>lhandler</var> function returns, and the line handler remains installed, -the terminal settings are modified for Readline's use again. -<CODE>EOF</CODE> is indicated by calling <VAR>lhandler</VAR> with a -<CODE>NULL</CODE> line. -</DL> -</P><P> - -<A NAME="IDX364"></A> -<DL> -<DT><U>Function:</U> void <B>rl_callback_sigcleanup</B> <I>(void)</I> -<DD>Clean up any internal state the callback interface uses to maintain state +the terminal settings are modified for Readline’s use again. +<code>EOF</code> is indicated by calling <var>lhandler</var> with a +<code>NULL</code> line. +</p></dd></dl> + +<dl class="def"> +<dt id="index-rl_005fcallback_005fsigcleanup"><span class="category">Function: </span><span><em>void</em> <strong>rl_callback_sigcleanup</strong> <em>(void)</em><a href='#index-rl_005fcallback_005fsigcleanup' class='copiable-anchor'> ¶</a></span></dt> +<dd><p>Clean up any internal state the callback interface uses to maintain state between calls to rl_callback_read_char (e.g., the state of any active incremental searches). This is intended to be used by applications that -wish to perform their own signal handling; Readline's internal signal handler +wish to perform their own signal handling; Readline’s internal signal handler calls this when appropriate. -</DL> -</P><P> +</p></dd></dl> -<A NAME="IDX365"></A> -<DL> -<DT><U>Function:</U> void <B>rl_callback_handler_remove</B> <I>(void)</I> -<DD>Restore the terminal to its initial state and remove the line handler. +<dl class="def"> +<dt id="index-rl_005fcallback_005fhandler_005fremove"><span class="category">Function: </span><span><em>void</em> <strong>rl_callback_handler_remove</strong> <em>(void)</em><a href='#index-rl_005fcallback_005fhandler_005fremove' class='copiable-anchor'> ¶</a></span></dt> +<dd><p>Restore the terminal to its initial state and remove the line handler. You may call this function from within a callback as well as independently. -If the <VAR>lhandler</VAR> installed by <CODE>rl_callback_handler_install</CODE> +If the <var>lhandler</var> installed by <code>rl_callback_handler_install</code> does not exit the program, either this function or the function referred -to by the value of <CODE>rl_deprep_term_function</CODE> should be called before +to by the value of <code>rl_deprep_term_function</code> should be called before the program exits to reset the terminal settings. -</DL> -</P><P> - -<A NAME="A Readline Example"></A> -<HR SIZE="6"> -<A NAME="SEC42"></A> -<TABLE CELLPADDING=1 CELLSPACING=1 BORDER=0> -<TR><TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT">[<A HREF="readline.html#SEC41"> < </A>]</TD> -<TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT">[<A HREF="readline.html#SEC43"> > </A>]</TD> -<TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT"> <TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT">[<A HREF="readline.html#SEC31"> << </A>]</TD> -<TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT">[<A HREF="readline.html#SEC29"> Up </A>]</TD> -<TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT">[<A HREF="readline.html#SEC44"> >> </A>]</TD> -<TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT"> <TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT"> <TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT"> <TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT"> <TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT">[<A HREF="readline.html#SEC_Top">Top</A>]</TD> -<TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT">[<A HREF="readline.html#SEC_Contents">Contents</A>]</TD> -<TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT">[<A HREF="readline.html#SEC52">Index</A>]</TD> -<TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT">[<A HREF="readline.html#SEC_About"> ? </A>]</TD> -</TR></TABLE> -<H3> 2.4.13 A Readline Example </H3> -<!--docid::SEC42::--> -<P> - -Here is a function which changes lowercase characters to their uppercase +</p></dd></dl> + +<hr> +</div> +<div class="subsection" id="A-Readline-Example"> +<div class="header"> +<p> +Next: <a href="#Alternate-Interface-Example" accesskey="n" rel="next">Alternate Interface Example</a>, Previous: <a href="#Alternate-Interface" accesskey="p" rel="prev">Alternate Interface</a>, Up: <a href="#Readline-Convenience-Functions" accesskey="u" rel="up">Readline Convenience Functions</a> [<a href="#SEC_Contents" title="Table of contents" rel="contents">Contents</a>][<a href="#Concept-Index" title="Index" rel="index">Index</a>]</p> +</div> +<span id="A-Readline-Example-1"></span><h4 class="subsection">2.4.13 A Readline Example</h4> + +<p>Here is a function which changes lowercase characters to their uppercase equivalents, and uppercase characters to lowercase. If -this function was bound to <SAMP>`M-c'</SAMP>, then typing <SAMP>`M-c'</SAMP> would -change the case of the character under point. Typing <SAMP>`M-1 0 M-c'</SAMP> +this function was bound to ‘<samp>M-c</samp>’, then typing ‘<samp>M-c</samp>’ would +change the case of the character under point. Typing ‘<samp>M-1 0 M-c</samp>’ would change the case of the following 10 characters, leaving the cursor on the last character changed. -</P><P> - -<TABLE><tr><td> </td><td class=example><pre>/* Invert the case of the COUNT following characters. */ +</p> +<div class="example"> +<pre class="example">/* Invert the case of the COUNT following characters. */ int invert_case_line (count, key) int count, key; @@ -4565,10 +3808,10 @@ invert_case_line (count, key) start = rl_point; - if (rl_point >= rl_end) + if (rl_point >= rl_end) return (0); - if (count < 0) + if (count < 0) { direction = -1; count = -count; @@ -4580,15 +3823,15 @@ invert_case_line (count, key) end = start + (count * direction); /* Force it to be within range. */ - if (end > rl_end) + if (end > rl_end) end = rl_end; - else if (end < 0) + else if (end < 0) end = 0; if (start == end) return (0); - if (start > end) + if (start > end) { int temp = start; start = end; @@ -4610,56 +3853,47 @@ invert_case_line (count, key) rl_point = (direction == 1) ? end - 1 : start; return (0); } -</pre></td></tr></table></P><P> - -<A NAME="Alternate Interface Example"></A> -<HR SIZE="6"> -<A NAME="SEC43"></A> -<TABLE CELLPADDING=1 CELLSPACING=1 BORDER=0> -<TR><TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT">[<A HREF="readline.html#SEC42"> < </A>]</TD> -<TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT">[<A HREF="readline.html#SEC44"> > </A>]</TD> -<TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT"> <TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT">[<A HREF="readline.html#SEC31"> << </A>]</TD> -<TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT">[<A HREF="readline.html#SEC29"> Up </A>]</TD> -<TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT">[<A HREF="readline.html#SEC44"> >> </A>]</TD> -<TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT"> <TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT"> <TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT"> <TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT"> <TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT">[<A HREF="readline.html#SEC_Top">Top</A>]</TD> -<TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT">[<A HREF="readline.html#SEC_Contents">Contents</A>]</TD> -<TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT">[<A HREF="readline.html#SEC52">Index</A>]</TD> -<TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT">[<A HREF="readline.html#SEC_About"> ? </A>]</TD> -</TR></TABLE> -<H3> 2.4.14 Alternate Interface Example </H3> -<!--docid::SEC43::--> -<P> - -Here is a complete program that illustrates Readline's alternate interface. +</pre></div> + +<hr> +</div> +<div class="subsection" id="Alternate-Interface-Example"> +<div class="header"> +<p> +Previous: <a href="#A-Readline-Example" accesskey="p" rel="prev">A Readline Example</a>, Up: <a href="#Readline-Convenience-Functions" accesskey="u" rel="up">Readline Convenience Functions</a> [<a href="#SEC_Contents" title="Table of contents" rel="contents">Contents</a>][<a href="#Concept-Index" title="Index" rel="index">Index</a>]</p> +</div> +<span id="Alternate-Interface-Example-1"></span><h4 class="subsection">2.4.14 Alternate Interface Example</h4> + +<p>Here is a complete program that illustrates Readline’s alternate interface. It reads lines from the terminal and displays them, providing the standard history and TAB completion functions. -It understands the EOF character or "exit" to exit the program. -</P><P> - -<TABLE><tr><td> </td><td class=example><pre>/* Standard include files. stdio.h is required. */ -#include <stdlib.h> -#include <string.h> -#include <unistd.h> -#include <locale.h> +It understands the EOF character or "exit" to exit the program. +</p> +<div class="example"> +<pre class="example">/* Standard include files. stdio.h is required. */ +#include <stdlib.h> +#include <string.h> +#include <unistd.h> +#include <locale.h> /* Used for select(2) */ -#include <sys/types.h> -#include <sys/select.h> +#include <sys/types.h> +#include <sys/select.h> -#include <signal.h> +#include <signal.h> -#include <stdio.h> +#include <stdio.h> /* Standard readline include files. */ -#include <readline/readline.h> -#include <readline/history.h> +#include <readline/readline.h> +#include <readline/history.h> static void cb_linehandler (char *); static void sighandler (int); int running; int sigwinch_received; -const char *prompt = "rltest$ "; +const char *prompt = "rltest$ "; /* Handle SIGWINCH and window size changes when readline is not active and reading a character. */ @@ -4676,11 +3910,11 @@ static void cb_linehandler (char *line) { /* Can use ^D (stty eof) or `exit' to exit. */ - if (line == NULL || strcmp (line, "exit") == 0) + if (line == NULL || strcmp (line, "exit") == 0) { if (line == 0) - printf ("\n"); - printf ("exit\n"); + printf ("\n"); + printf ("exit\n"); /* This function needs to be called to reset the terminal settings, and calling it from the line handler keeps one extra prompt from being displayed. */ @@ -4692,7 +3926,7 @@ cb_linehandler (char *line) { if (*line) add_history (line); - printf ("input line: %s\n", line); + printf ("input line: %s\n", line); free (line); } } @@ -4704,7 +3938,7 @@ main (int c, char **v) int r; /* Set the default locale values according to environment variables. */ - setlocale (LC_ALL, ""); + setlocale (LC_ALL, ""); /* Handle window size changes when readline is not active and reading characters. */ @@ -4720,13 +3954,13 @@ main (int c, char **v) running = 1; while (running) { - FD_ZERO (&fds); - FD_SET (fileno (rl_instream), &fds); + FD_ZERO (&fds); + FD_SET (fileno (rl_instream), &fds); - r = select (FD_SETSIZE, &fds, NULL, NULL, NULL); - if (r < 0 && errno != EINTR) + r = select (FD_SETSIZE, &fds, NULL, NULL, NULL); + if (r < 0 && errno != EINTR) { - perror ("rltest: select"); + perror ("rltest: select"); rl_callback_handler_remove (); break; } @@ -4735,348 +3969,273 @@ main (int c, char **v) rl_resize_terminal (); sigwinch_received = 0; } - if (r < 0) + if (r < 0) continue; - if (FD_ISSET (fileno (rl_instream), &fds)) + if (FD_ISSET (fileno (rl_instream), &fds)) rl_callback_read_char (); } - printf ("rltest: Event loop has exited\n"); + printf ("rltest: Event loop has exited\n"); return 0; } -</pre></td></tr></table></P><P> - -<A NAME="Readline Signal Handling"></A> -<HR SIZE="6"> -<A NAME="SEC44"></A> -<TABLE CELLPADDING=1 CELLSPACING=1 BORDER=0> -<TR><TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT">[<A HREF="readline.html#SEC43"> < </A>]</TD> -<TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT">[<A HREF="readline.html#SEC45"> > </A>]</TD> -<TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT"> <TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT">[<A HREF="readline.html#SEC45"> << </A>]</TD> -<TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT">[<A HREF="readline.html#SEC23"> Up </A>]</TD> -<TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT">[<A HREF="readline.html#SEC50"> >> </A>]</TD> -<TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT"> <TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT"> <TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT"> <TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT"> <TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT">[<A HREF="readline.html#SEC_Top">Top</A>]</TD> -<TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT">[<A HREF="readline.html#SEC_Contents">Contents</A>]</TD> -<TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT">[<A HREF="readline.html#SEC52">Index</A>]</TD> -<TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT">[<A HREF="readline.html#SEC_About"> ? </A>]</TD> -</TR></TABLE> -<H2> 2.5 Readline Signal Handling </H2> -<!--docid::SEC44::--> -<P> - -Signals are asynchronous events sent to a process by the Unix kernel, +</pre></div> + +<hr> +</div> +</div> +<div class="section" id="Readline-Signal-Handling"> +<div class="header"> +<p> +Next: <a href="#Custom-Completers" accesskey="n" rel="next">Custom Completers</a>, Previous: <a href="#Readline-Convenience-Functions" accesskey="p" rel="prev">Readline Convenience Functions</a>, Up: <a href="#Programming-with-GNU-Readline" accesskey="u" rel="up">Programming with GNU Readline</a> [<a href="#SEC_Contents" title="Table of contents" rel="contents">Contents</a>][<a href="#Concept-Index" title="Index" rel="index">Index</a>]</p> +</div> +<span id="Readline-Signal-Handling-1"></span><h3 class="section">2.5 Readline Signal Handling</h3> + +<p>Signals are asynchronous events sent to a process by the Unix kernel, sometimes on behalf of another process. They are intended to indicate -exceptional events, like a user pressing the interrupt key on his terminal, +exceptional events, like a user pressing the terminal’s interrupt key, or a network connection being broken. There is a class of signals that can be sent to the process currently reading input from the keyboard. Since Readline changes the terminal attributes when it is called, it needs to perform special processing when such a signal is received in order to restore the terminal to a sane state, or provide application writers with functions to do so manually. -</P><P> - -Readline contains an internal signal handler that is installed for a -number of signals (<CODE>SIGINT</CODE>, <CODE>SIGQUIT</CODE>, <CODE>SIGTERM</CODE>, -<CODE>SIGHUP</CODE>, -<CODE>SIGALRM</CODE>, <CODE>SIGTSTP</CODE>, <CODE>SIGTTIN</CODE>, and <CODE>SIGTTOU</CODE>). +</p> +<p>Readline contains an internal signal handler that is installed for a +number of signals (<code>SIGINT</code>, <code>SIGQUIT</code>, <code>SIGTERM</code>, +<code>SIGHUP</code>, +<code>SIGALRM</code>, <code>SIGTSTP</code>, <code>SIGTTIN</code>, and <code>SIGTTOU</code>). When one of these signals is received, the signal handler will reset the terminal attributes to those that were in effect before -<CODE>readline()</CODE> was called, reset the signal handling to what it was -before <CODE>readline()</CODE> was called, and resend the signal to the calling +<code>readline()</code> was called, reset the signal handling to what it was +before <code>readline()</code> was called, and resend the signal to the calling application. -If and when the calling application's signal handler returns, Readline +If and when the calling application’s signal handler returns, Readline will reinitialize the terminal and continue to accept input. -When a <CODE>SIGINT</CODE> is received, the Readline signal handler performs +When a <code>SIGINT</code> is received, the Readline signal handler performs some additional work, which will cause any partially-entered line to be -aborted (see the description of <CODE>rl_free_line_state()</CODE> below). -</P><P> - -There is an additional Readline signal handler, for <CODE>SIGWINCH</CODE>, which -the kernel sends to a process whenever the terminal's size changes (for -example, if a user resizes an <CODE>xterm</CODE>). The Readline <CODE>SIGWINCH</CODE> -handler updates Readline's internal screen size information, and then calls -any <CODE>SIGWINCH</CODE> signal handler the calling application has installed. -Readline calls the application's <CODE>SIGWINCH</CODE> signal handler without -resetting the terminal to its original state. If the application's signal +aborted (see the description of <code>rl_free_line_state()</code> below). +</p> +<p>There is an additional Readline signal handler, for <code>SIGWINCH</code>, which +the kernel sends to a process whenever the terminal’s size changes (for +example, if a user resizes an <code>xterm</code>). The Readline <code>SIGWINCH</code> +handler updates Readline’s internal screen size information, and then calls +any <code>SIGWINCH</code> signal handler the calling application has installed. +Readline calls the application’s <code>SIGWINCH</code> signal handler without +resetting the terminal to its original state. If the application’s signal handler does more than update its idea of the terminal size and return (for -example, a <CODE>longjmp</CODE> back to a main processing loop), it <EM>must</EM> -call <CODE>rl_cleanup_after_signal()</CODE> (described below), to restore the +example, a <code>longjmp</code> back to a main processing loop), it <em>must</em> +call <code>rl_cleanup_after_signal()</code> (described below), to restore the terminal state. -</P><P> - -When an application is using the callback interface -(see section <A HREF="readline.html#SEC41">2.4.12 Alternate Interface</A>), Readline installs signal handlers only for -the duration of the call to <CODE>rl_callback_read_char</CODE>. Applications -using the callback interface should be prepared to clean up Readline's +</p> +<p>When an application is using the callback interface +(see <a href="#Alternate-Interface">Alternate Interface</a>), Readline installs signal handlers only for +the duration of the call to <code>rl_callback_read_char</code>. Applications +using the callback interface should be prepared to clean up Readline’s state if they wish to handle the signal before the line handler completes and restores the terminal state. -</P><P> - -If an application using the callback interface wishes to have Readline +</p> +<p>If an application using the callback interface wishes to have Readline install its signal handlers at the time the application calls -<CODE>rl_callback_handler_install</CODE> and remove them only when a complete +<code>rl_callback_handler_install</code> and remove them only when a complete line of input has been read, it should set the -<CODE>rl_persistent_signal_handlers</CODE> variable to a non-zero value. +<code>rl_persistent_signal_handlers</code> variable to a non-zero value. This allows an application to defer all of the handling of the signals Readline catches to Readline. Applications should use this variable with care; it can result in Readline catching signals and not acting on them (or allowing the application to react -to them) until the application calls <CODE>rl_callback_read_char</CODE>. This +to them) until the application calls <code>rl_callback_read_char</code>. This can result in an application becoming less responsive to keyboard signals like SIGINT. If an application does not want or need to perform any signal handling, or -does not need to do any processing between calls to <CODE>rl_callback_read_char</CODE>, +does not need to do any processing between calls to <code>rl_callback_read_char</code>, setting this variable may be desirable. -</P><P> - -Readline provides two variables that allow application writers to +</p> +<p>Readline provides two variables that allow application writers to control whether or not it will catch certain signals and act on them when they are received. It is important that applications change the -values of these variables only when calling <CODE>readline()</CODE>, not in -a signal handler, so Readline's internal signal state is not corrupted. -</P><P> - -<A NAME="IDX366"></A> -<DL> -<DT><U>Variable:</U> int <B>rl_catch_signals</B> -<DD>If this variable is non-zero, Readline will install signal handlers for -<CODE>SIGINT</CODE>, <CODE>SIGQUIT</CODE>, <CODE>SIGTERM</CODE>, <CODE>SIGHUP</CODE>, <CODE>SIGALRM</CODE>, -<CODE>SIGTSTP</CODE>, <CODE>SIGTTIN</CODE>, and <CODE>SIGTTOU</CODE>. -</P><P> - -The default value of <CODE>rl_catch_signals</CODE> is 1. -</DL> -</P><P> - -<A NAME="IDX367"></A> -<DL> -<DT><U>Variable:</U> int <B>rl_catch_sigwinch</B> -<DD>If this variable is set to a non-zero value, -Readline will install a signal handler for <CODE>SIGWINCH</CODE>. -</P><P> - -The default value of <CODE>rl_catch_sigwinch</CODE> is 1. -</DL> -</P><P> - -<A NAME="IDX368"></A> -<DL> -<DT><U>Variable:</U> int <B>rl_persistent_signal_handlers</B> -<DD>If an application using the callback interface wishes Readline's signal +values of these variables only when calling <code>readline()</code>, not in +a signal handler, so Readline’s internal signal state is not corrupted. +</p> +<dl class="def"> +<dt id="index-rl_005fcatch_005fsignals"><span class="category">Variable: </span><span><em>int</em> <strong>rl_catch_signals</strong><a href='#index-rl_005fcatch_005fsignals' class='copiable-anchor'> ¶</a></span></dt> +<dd><p>If this variable is non-zero, Readline will install signal handlers for +<code>SIGINT</code>, <code>SIGQUIT</code>, <code>SIGTERM</code>, <code>SIGHUP</code>, <code>SIGALRM</code>, +<code>SIGTSTP</code>, <code>SIGTTIN</code>, and <code>SIGTTOU</code>. +</p> +<p>The default value of <code>rl_catch_signals</code> is 1. +</p></dd></dl> + +<dl class="def"> +<dt id="index-rl_005fcatch_005fsigwinch"><span class="category">Variable: </span><span><em>int</em> <strong>rl_catch_sigwinch</strong><a href='#index-rl_005fcatch_005fsigwinch' class='copiable-anchor'> ¶</a></span></dt> +<dd><p>If this variable is set to a non-zero value, +Readline will install a signal handler for <code>SIGWINCH</code>. +</p> +<p>The default value of <code>rl_catch_sigwinch</code> is 1. +</p></dd></dl> + +<dl class="def"> +<dt id="index-rl_005fpersistent_005fsignal_005fhandlers"><span class="category">Variable: </span><span><em>int</em> <strong>rl_persistent_signal_handlers</strong><a href='#index-rl_005fpersistent_005fsignal_005fhandlers' class='copiable-anchor'> ¶</a></span></dt> +<dd><p>If an application using the callback interface wishes Readline’s signal handlers to be installed and active during the set of calls to -<CODE>rl_callback_read_char</CODE> that constitutes an entire single line, +<code>rl_callback_read_char</code> that constitutes an entire single line, it should set this variable to a non-zero value. -</P><P> - -The default value of <CODE>rl_persistent_signal_handlers</CODE> is 0. -</DL> -</P><P> - -<A NAME="IDX369"></A> -<DL> -<DT><U>Variable:</U> int <B>rl_change_environment</B> -<DD>If this variable is set to a non-zero value, -and Readline is handling <CODE>SIGWINCH</CODE>, Readline will modify the -<VAR>LINES</VAR> and <VAR>COLUMNS</VAR> environment variables upon receipt of a -<CODE>SIGWINCH</CODE> -</P><P> - -The default value of <CODE>rl_change_environment</CODE> is 1. -</DL> -</P><P> - -If an application does not wish to have Readline catch any signals, or -to handle signals other than those Readline catches (<CODE>SIGHUP</CODE>, +</p> +<p>The default value of <code>rl_persistent_signal_handlers</code> is 0. +</p></dd></dl> + +<dl class="def"> +<dt id="index-rl_005fchange_005fenvironment"><span class="category">Variable: </span><span><em>int</em> <strong>rl_change_environment</strong><a href='#index-rl_005fchange_005fenvironment' class='copiable-anchor'> ¶</a></span></dt> +<dd><p>If this variable is set to a non-zero value, +and Readline is handling <code>SIGWINCH</code>, Readline will modify the +<var>LINES</var> and <var>COLUMNS</var> environment variables upon receipt of a +<code>SIGWINCH</code> +</p> +<p>The default value of <code>rl_change_environment</code> is 1. +</p></dd></dl> + +<p>If an application does not wish to have Readline catch any signals, or +to handle signals other than those Readline catches (<code>SIGHUP</code>, for example), Readline provides convenience functions to do the necessary terminal and internal state cleanup upon receipt of a signal. -</P><P> - -<A NAME="IDX370"></A> -<DL> -<DT><U>Function:</U> int <B>rl_pending_signal</B> <I>(void)</I> -<DD>Return the signal number of the most recent signal Readline received but +</p> +<dl class="def"> +<dt id="index-rl_005fpending_005fsignal"><span class="category">Function: </span><span><em>int</em> <strong>rl_pending_signal</strong> <em>(void)</em><a href='#index-rl_005fpending_005fsignal' class='copiable-anchor'> ¶</a></span></dt> +<dd><p>Return the signal number of the most recent signal Readline received but has not yet handled, or 0 if there is no pending signal. -</DL> -</P><P> - -<A NAME="IDX371"></A> -<DL> -<DT><U>Function:</U> void <B>rl_cleanup_after_signal</B> <I>(void)</I> -<DD>This function will reset the state of the terminal to what it was before -<CODE>readline()</CODE> was called, and remove the Readline signal handlers for -all signals, depending on the values of <CODE>rl_catch_signals</CODE> and -<CODE>rl_catch_sigwinch</CODE>. -</DL> -</P><P> - -<A NAME="IDX372"></A> -<DL> -<DT><U>Function:</U> void <B>rl_free_line_state</B> <I>(void)</I> -<DD>This will free any partial state associated with the current input line +</p></dd></dl> + +<dl class="def"> +<dt id="index-rl_005fcleanup_005fafter_005fsignal"><span class="category">Function: </span><span><em>void</em> <strong>rl_cleanup_after_signal</strong> <em>(void)</em><a href='#index-rl_005fcleanup_005fafter_005fsignal' class='copiable-anchor'> ¶</a></span></dt> +<dd><p>This function will reset the state of the terminal to what it was before +<code>readline()</code> was called, and remove the Readline signal handlers for +all signals, depending on the values of <code>rl_catch_signals</code> and +<code>rl_catch_sigwinch</code>. +</p></dd></dl> + +<dl class="def"> +<dt id="index-rl_005ffree_005fline_005fstate"><span class="category">Function: </span><span><em>void</em> <strong>rl_free_line_state</strong> <em>(void)</em><a href='#index-rl_005ffree_005fline_005fstate' class='copiable-anchor'> ¶</a></span></dt> +<dd><p>This will free any partial state associated with the current input line (undo information, any partial history entry, any partially-entered keyboard macro, and any partially-entered numeric argument). This -should be called before <CODE>rl_cleanup_after_signal()</CODE>. The -Readline signal handler for <CODE>SIGINT</CODE> calls this to abort the +should be called before <code>rl_cleanup_after_signal()</code>. The +Readline signal handler for <code>SIGINT</code> calls this to abort the current input line. -</DL> -</P><P> - -<A NAME="IDX373"></A> -<DL> -<DT><U>Function:</U> void <B>rl_reset_after_signal</B> <I>(void)</I> -<DD>This will reinitialize the terminal and reinstall any Readline signal -handlers, depending on the values of <CODE>rl_catch_signals</CODE> and -<CODE>rl_catch_sigwinch</CODE>. -</DL> -</P><P> - -If an application wants to force Readline to handle any signals that -have arrived while it has been executing, <CODE>rl_check_signals()</CODE> -will call Readline's internal signal handler if there are any pending +</p></dd></dl> + +<dl class="def"> +<dt id="index-rl_005freset_005fafter_005fsignal"><span class="category">Function: </span><span><em>void</em> <strong>rl_reset_after_signal</strong> <em>(void)</em><a href='#index-rl_005freset_005fafter_005fsignal' class='copiable-anchor'> ¶</a></span></dt> +<dd><p>This will reinitialize the terminal and reinstall any Readline signal +handlers, depending on the values of <code>rl_catch_signals</code> and +<code>rl_catch_sigwinch</code>. +</p></dd></dl> + +<p>If an application wants to force Readline to handle any signals that +have arrived while it has been executing, <code>rl_check_signals()</code> +will call Readline’s internal signal handler if there are any pending signals. This is primarily intended for those applications that use -a custom <CODE>rl_getc_function</CODE> (see section <A HREF="readline.html#SEC28">2.3 Readline Variables</A>) and wish +a custom <code>rl_getc_function</code> (see <a href="#Readline-Variables">Readline Variables</a>) and wish to handle signals received while waiting for input. -</P><P> - -<A NAME="IDX374"></A> -<DL> -<DT><U>Function:</U> void <B>rl_check_signals</B> <I>(void)</I> -<DD>If there are any pending signals, call Readline's internal signal handling -functions to process them. <CODE>rl_pending_signal()</CODE> can be used independently +</p> +<dl class="def"> +<dt id="index-rl_005fcheck_005fsignals"><span class="category">Function: </span><span><em>void</em> <strong>rl_check_signals</strong> <em>(void)</em><a href='#index-rl_005fcheck_005fsignals' class='copiable-anchor'> ¶</a></span></dt> +<dd><p>If there are any pending signals, call Readline’s internal signal handling +functions to process them. <code>rl_pending_signal()</code> can be used independently to determine whether or not there are any pending signals. -</DL> -</P><P> +</p></dd></dl> -If an application does not wish Readline to catch <CODE>SIGWINCH</CODE>, it may -call <CODE>rl_resize_terminal()</CODE> or <CODE>rl_set_screen_size()</CODE> to force +<p>If an application does not wish Readline to catch <code>SIGWINCH</code>, it may +call <code>rl_resize_terminal()</code> or <code>rl_set_screen_size()</code> to force Readline to update its idea of the terminal size when it receives -a <CODE>SIGWINCH</CODE>. -</P><P> - -<A NAME="IDX375"></A> -<DL> -<DT><U>Function:</U> void <B>rl_echo_signal_char</B> <I>(int sig)</I> -<DD>If an application wishes to install its own signal handlers, but still +a <code>SIGWINCH</code>. +</p> +<dl class="def"> +<dt id="index-rl_005fecho_005fsignal_005fchar"><span class="category">Function: </span><span><em>void</em> <strong>rl_echo_signal_char</strong> <em>(int sig)</em><a href='#index-rl_005fecho_005fsignal_005fchar' class='copiable-anchor'> ¶</a></span></dt> +<dd><p>If an application wishes to install its own signal handlers, but still have readline display characters that generate signals, calling this -function with <VAR>sig</VAR> set to <CODE>SIGINT</CODE>, <CODE>SIGQUIT</CODE>, or -<CODE>SIGTSTP</CODE> will display the character generating that signal. -</DL> -</P><P> - -<A NAME="IDX376"></A> -<DL> -<DT><U>Function:</U> void <B>rl_resize_terminal</B> <I>(void)</I> -<DD>Update Readline's internal screen size by reading values from the kernel. -</DL> -</P><P> - -<A NAME="IDX377"></A> -<DL> -<DT><U>Function:</U> void <B>rl_set_screen_size</B> <I>(int rows, int cols)</I> -<DD>Set Readline's idea of the terminal size to <VAR>rows</VAR> rows and -<VAR>cols</VAR> columns. If either <VAR>rows</VAR> or <VAR>columns</VAR> is less than -or equal to 0, Readline's idea of that terminal dimension is unchanged. +function with <var>sig</var> set to <code>SIGINT</code>, <code>SIGQUIT</code>, or +<code>SIGTSTP</code> will display the character generating that signal. +</p></dd></dl> + +<dl class="def"> +<dt id="index-rl_005fresize_005fterminal"><span class="category">Function: </span><span><em>void</em> <strong>rl_resize_terminal</strong> <em>(void)</em><a href='#index-rl_005fresize_005fterminal' class='copiable-anchor'> ¶</a></span></dt> +<dd><p>Update Readline’s internal screen size by reading values from the kernel. +</p></dd></dl> + +<dl class="def"> +<dt id="index-rl_005fset_005fscreen_005fsize"><span class="category">Function: </span><span><em>void</em> <strong>rl_set_screen_size</strong> <em>(int rows, int cols)</em><a href='#index-rl_005fset_005fscreen_005fsize' class='copiable-anchor'> ¶</a></span></dt> +<dd><p>Set Readline’s idea of the terminal size to <var>rows</var> rows and +<var>cols</var> columns. If either <var>rows</var> or <var>columns</var> is less than +or equal to 0, Readline’s idea of that terminal dimension is unchanged. This is intended to tell Readline the physical dimensions of the terminal, and is used internally to calculate the maximum number of characters that may appear on a single line and on the screen. -</DL> -</P><P> +</p></dd></dl> -If an application does not want to install a <CODE>SIGWINCH</CODE> handler, but -is still interested in the screen dimensions, it may query Readline's idea +<p>If an application does not want to install a <code>SIGWINCH</code> handler, but +is still interested in the screen dimensions, it may query Readline’s idea of the screen size. -</P><P> - -<A NAME="IDX378"></A> -<DL> -<DT><U>Function:</U> void <B>rl_get_screen_size</B> <I>(int *rows, int *cols)</I> -<DD>Return Readline's idea of the terminal's size in the +</p> +<dl class="def"> +<dt id="index-rl_005fget_005fscreen_005fsize"><span class="category">Function: </span><span><em>void</em> <strong>rl_get_screen_size</strong> <em>(int *rows, int *cols)</em><a href='#index-rl_005fget_005fscreen_005fsize' class='copiable-anchor'> ¶</a></span></dt> +<dd><p>Return Readline’s idea of the terminal’s size in the variables pointed to by the arguments. -</DL> -</P><P> - -<A NAME="IDX379"></A> -<DL> -<DT><U>Function:</U> void <B>rl_reset_screen_size</B> <I>(void)</I> -<DD>Cause Readline to reobtain the screen size and recalculate its dimensions. -</DL> -</P><P> - -The following functions install and remove Readline's signal handlers. -</P><P> - -<A NAME="IDX380"></A> -<DL> -<DT><U>Function:</U> int <B>rl_set_signals</B> <I>(void)</I> -<DD>Install Readline's signal handler for <CODE>SIGINT</CODE>, <CODE>SIGQUIT</CODE>, -<CODE>SIGTERM</CODE>, <CODE>SIGHUP</CODE>, <CODE>SIGALRM</CODE>, <CODE>SIGTSTP</CODE>, <CODE>SIGTTIN</CODE>, -<CODE>SIGTTOU</CODE>, and <CODE>SIGWINCH</CODE>, depending on the values of -<CODE>rl_catch_signals</CODE> and <CODE>rl_catch_sigwinch</CODE>. -</DL> -</P><P> - -<A NAME="IDX381"></A> -<DL> -<DT><U>Function:</U> int <B>rl_clear_signals</B> <I>(void)</I> -<DD>Remove all of the Readline signal handlers installed by -<CODE>rl_set_signals()</CODE>. -</DL> -</P><P> - -<A NAME="Custom Completers"></A> -<HR SIZE="6"> -<A NAME="SEC45"></A> -<TABLE CELLPADDING=1 CELLSPACING=1 BORDER=0> -<TR><TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT">[<A HREF="readline.html#SEC44"> < </A>]</TD> -<TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT">[<A HREF="readline.html#SEC46"> > </A>]</TD> -<TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT"> <TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT">[ << ]</TD> -<TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT">[<A HREF="readline.html#SEC23"> Up </A>]</TD> -<TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT">[<A HREF="readline.html#SEC50"> >> </A>]</TD> -<TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT"> <TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT"> <TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT"> <TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT"> <TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT">[<A HREF="readline.html#SEC_Top">Top</A>]</TD> -<TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT">[<A HREF="readline.html#SEC_Contents">Contents</A>]</TD> -<TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT">[<A HREF="readline.html#SEC52">Index</A>]</TD> -<TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT">[<A HREF="readline.html#SEC_About"> ? </A>]</TD> -</TR></TABLE> -<H2> 2.6 Custom Completers </H2> -<!--docid::SEC45::--> -<P> - -Typically, a program that reads commands from the user has a way of +</p></dd></dl> + +<dl class="def"> +<dt id="index-rl_005freset_005fscreen_005fsize"><span class="category">Function: </span><span><em>void</em> <strong>rl_reset_screen_size</strong> <em>(void)</em><a href='#index-rl_005freset_005fscreen_005fsize' class='copiable-anchor'> ¶</a></span></dt> +<dd><p>Cause Readline to reobtain the screen size and recalculate its dimensions. +</p></dd></dl> + +<p>The following functions install and remove Readline’s signal handlers. +</p> +<dl class="def"> +<dt id="index-rl_005fset_005fsignals"><span class="category">Function: </span><span><em>int</em> <strong>rl_set_signals</strong> <em>(void)</em><a href='#index-rl_005fset_005fsignals' class='copiable-anchor'> ¶</a></span></dt> +<dd><p>Install Readline’s signal handler for <code>SIGINT</code>, <code>SIGQUIT</code>, +<code>SIGTERM</code>, <code>SIGHUP</code>, <code>SIGALRM</code>, <code>SIGTSTP</code>, <code>SIGTTIN</code>, +<code>SIGTTOU</code>, and <code>SIGWINCH</code>, depending on the values of +<code>rl_catch_signals</code> and <code>rl_catch_sigwinch</code>. +</p></dd></dl> + +<dl class="def"> +<dt id="index-rl_005fclear_005fsignals"><span class="category">Function: </span><span><em>int</em> <strong>rl_clear_signals</strong> <em>(void)</em><a href='#index-rl_005fclear_005fsignals' class='copiable-anchor'> ¶</a></span></dt> +<dd><p>Remove all of the Readline signal handlers installed by +<code>rl_set_signals()</code>. +</p></dd></dl> + +<hr> +</div> +<div class="section" id="Custom-Completers"> +<div class="header"> +<p> +Previous: <a href="#Readline-Signal-Handling" accesskey="p" rel="prev">Readline Signal Handling</a>, Up: <a href="#Programming-with-GNU-Readline" accesskey="u" rel="up">Programming with GNU Readline</a> [<a href="#SEC_Contents" title="Table of contents" rel="contents">Contents</a>][<a href="#Concept-Index" title="Index" rel="index">Index</a>]</p> +</div> +<span id="Custom-Completers-1"></span><h3 class="section">2.6 Custom Completers</h3> +<span id="index-application_002dspecific-completion-functions"></span> + +<p>Typically, a program that reads commands from the user has a way of disambiguating commands and data. If your program is one of these, then it can provide completion for commands, data, or both. The following sections describe how your program and Readline cooperate to provide this service. -</P><P> - -<BLOCKQUOTE><TABLE BORDER=0 CELLSPACING=0> -<TR><TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="TOP"><A HREF="readline.html#SEC46">2.6.1 How Completing Works</A></TD><TD> </TD><TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="TOP">The logic used to do completion.</TD></TR> -<TR><TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="TOP"><A HREF="readline.html#SEC47">2.6.2 Completion Functions</A></TD><TD> </TD><TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="TOP">Functions provided by Readline.</TD></TR> -<TR><TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="TOP"><A HREF="readline.html#SEC48">2.6.3 Completion Variables</A></TD><TD> </TD><TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="TOP">Variables which control completion.</TD></TR> -<TR><TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="TOP"><A HREF="readline.html#SEC49">2.6.4 A Short Completion Example</A></TD><TD> </TD><TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="TOP">An example of writing completer subroutines.</TD></TR> -</TABLE></BLOCKQUOTE> -<P> - -<A NAME="How Completing Works"></A> -<HR SIZE="6"> -<A NAME="SEC46"></A> -<TABLE CELLPADDING=1 CELLSPACING=1 BORDER=0> -<TR><TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT">[<A HREF="readline.html#SEC45"> < </A>]</TD> -<TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT">[<A HREF="readline.html#SEC47"> > </A>]</TD> -<TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT"> <TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT">[ << ]</TD> -<TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT">[<A HREF="readline.html#SEC45"> Up </A>]</TD> -<TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT">[<A HREF="readline.html#SEC50"> >> </A>]</TD> -<TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT"> <TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT"> <TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT"> <TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT"> <TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT">[<A HREF="readline.html#SEC_Top">Top</A>]</TD> -<TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT">[<A HREF="readline.html#SEC_Contents">Contents</A>]</TD> -<TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT">[<A HREF="readline.html#SEC52">Index</A>]</TD> -<TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT">[<A HREF="readline.html#SEC_About"> ? </A>]</TD> -</TR></TABLE> -<H3> 2.6.1 How Completing Works </H3> -<!--docid::SEC46::--> -<P> - -In order to complete some text, the full list of possible completions +</p> + +<ul class="section-toc"> +<li><a href="#How-Completing-Works" accesskey="1">How Completing Works</a></li> +<li><a href="#Completion-Functions" accesskey="2">Completion Functions</a></li> +<li><a href="#Completion-Variables" accesskey="3">Completion Variables</a></li> +<li><a href="#A-Short-Completion-Example" accesskey="4">A Short Completion Example</a></li> +</ul> +<hr> +<div class="subsection" id="How-Completing-Works"> +<div class="header"> +<p> +Next: <a href="#Completion-Functions" accesskey="n" rel="next">Completion Functions</a>, Up: <a href="#Custom-Completers" accesskey="u" rel="up">Custom Completers</a> [<a href="#SEC_Contents" title="Table of contents" rel="contents">Contents</a>][<a href="#Concept-Index" title="Index" rel="index">Index</a>]</p> +</div> +<span id="How-Completing-Works-1"></span><h4 class="subsection">2.6.1 How Completing Works</h4> + +<p>In order to complete some text, the full list of possible completions must be available. That is, it is not possible to accurately expand a partial word without knowing all of the possible words which make sense in that context. The Readline library provides @@ -5084,296 +4243,234 @@ the user interface to completion, and two of the most common completion functions: filename and username. For completing other types of text, you must write your own completion function. This section describes exactly what such functions must do, and provides an example. -</P><P> - -There are three major functions used to perform completion: -</P><P> - -<OL> -<LI> -The user-interface function <CODE>rl_complete()</CODE>. This function is +</p> +<p>There are three major functions used to perform completion: +</p> +<ol> +<li> The user-interface function <code>rl_complete()</code>. This function is called with the same arguments as other bindable Readline functions: -<VAR>count</VAR> and <VAR>invoking_key</VAR>. +<var>count</var> and <var>invoking_key</var>. It isolates the word to be completed and calls -<CODE>rl_completion_matches()</CODE> to generate a list of possible completions. +<code>rl_completion_matches()</code> to generate a list of possible completions. It then either lists the possible completions, inserts the possible completions, or actually performs the completion, depending on which behavior is desired. -<P> -<LI> -The internal function <CODE>rl_completion_matches()</CODE> uses an -application-supplied <EM>generator</EM> function to generate the list of +</li><li> The internal function <code>rl_completion_matches()</code> uses an +application-supplied <em>generator</em> function to generate the list of possible matches, and then returns the array of these matches. The caller should place the address of its generator function in -<CODE>rl_completion_entry_function</CODE>. -<P> - -<LI> -The generator function is called repeatedly from -<CODE>rl_completion_matches()</CODE>, returning a string each time. The -arguments to the generator function are <VAR>text</VAR> and <VAR>state</VAR>. -<VAR>text</VAR> is the partial word to be completed. <VAR>state</VAR> is zero the +<code>rl_completion_entry_function</code>. + +</li><li> The generator function is called repeatedly from +<code>rl_completion_matches()</code>, returning a string each time. The +arguments to the generator function are <var>text</var> and <var>state</var>. +<var>text</var> is the partial word to be completed. <var>state</var> is zero the first time the function is called, allowing the generator to perform any necessary initialization, and a positive non-zero integer for each subsequent call. The generator function returns -<CODE>(char *)NULL</CODE> to inform <CODE>rl_completion_matches()</CODE> that there are +<code>(char *)NULL</code> to inform <code>rl_completion_matches()</code> that there are no more possibilities left. Usually the generator function computes the -list of possible completions when <VAR>state</VAR> is zero, and returns them +list of possible completions when <var>state</var> is zero, and returns them one at a time on subsequent calls. Each string the generator function -returns as a match must be allocated with <CODE>malloc()</CODE>; Readline +returns as a match must be allocated with <code>malloc()</code>; Readline frees the strings when it has finished with them. Such a generator function is referred to as an -<EM>application-specific completion function</EM>. -<P> +<em>application-specific completion function</em>. -</OL> -<P> +</li></ol> -<A NAME="IDX382"></A> -<DL> -<DT><U>Function:</U> int <B>rl_complete</B> <I>(int ignore, int invoking_key)</I> -<DD>Complete the word at or before point. You have supplied the function +<dl class="def"> +<dt id="index-rl_005fcomplete"><span class="category">Function: </span><span><em>int</em> <strong>rl_complete</strong> <em>(int ignore, int invoking_key)</em><a href='#index-rl_005fcomplete' class='copiable-anchor'> ¶</a></span></dt> +<dd><p>Complete the word at or before point. You have supplied the function that does the initial simple matching selection algorithm (see -<CODE>rl_completion_matches()</CODE>). The default is to do filename completion. -</DL> -</P><P> - -<A NAME="IDX383"></A> -<DL> -<DT><U>Variable:</U> rl_compentry_func_t * <B>rl_completion_entry_function</B> -<DD>This is a pointer to the generator function for -<CODE>rl_completion_matches()</CODE>. -If the value of <CODE>rl_completion_entry_function</CODE> is -<CODE>NULL</CODE> then the default filename generator -function, <CODE>rl_filename_completion_function()</CODE>, is used. -An <EM>application-specific completion function</EM> is a function whose -address is assigned to <CODE>rl_completion_entry_function</CODE> and whose +<code>rl_completion_matches()</code>). The default is to do filename completion. +</p></dd></dl> + +<dl class="def"> +<dt id="index-rl_005fcompletion_005fentry_005ffunction"><span class="category">Variable: </span><span><em>rl_compentry_func_t *</em> <strong>rl_completion_entry_function</strong><a href='#index-rl_005fcompletion_005fentry_005ffunction' class='copiable-anchor'> ¶</a></span></dt> +<dd><p>This is a pointer to the generator function for +<code>rl_completion_matches()</code>. +If the value of <code>rl_completion_entry_function</code> is +<code>NULL</code> then the default filename generator +function, <code>rl_filename_completion_function()</code>, is used. +An <em>application-specific completion function</em> is a function whose +address is assigned to <code>rl_completion_entry_function</code> and whose return values are used to generate possible completions. -</DL> -</P><P> - -<A NAME="Completion Functions"></A> -<HR SIZE="6"> -<A NAME="SEC47"></A> -<TABLE CELLPADDING=1 CELLSPACING=1 BORDER=0> -<TR><TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT">[<A HREF="readline.html#SEC46"> < </A>]</TD> -<TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT">[<A HREF="readline.html#SEC48"> > </A>]</TD> -<TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT"> <TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT">[<A HREF="readline.html#SEC48"> << </A>]</TD> -<TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT">[<A HREF="readline.html#SEC45"> Up </A>]</TD> -<TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT">[<A HREF="readline.html#SEC50"> >> </A>]</TD> -<TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT"> <TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT"> <TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT"> <TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT"> <TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT">[<A HREF="readline.html#SEC_Top">Top</A>]</TD> -<TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT">[<A HREF="readline.html#SEC_Contents">Contents</A>]</TD> -<TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT">[<A HREF="readline.html#SEC52">Index</A>]</TD> -<TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT">[<A HREF="readline.html#SEC_About"> ? </A>]</TD> -</TR></TABLE> -<H3> 2.6.2 Completion Functions </H3> -<!--docid::SEC47::--> -<P> - -Here is the complete list of callable completion functions present in +</p></dd></dl> + +<hr> +</div> +<div class="subsection" id="Completion-Functions"> +<div class="header"> +<p> +Next: <a href="#Completion-Variables" accesskey="n" rel="next">Completion Variables</a>, Previous: <a href="#How-Completing-Works" accesskey="p" rel="prev">How Completing Works</a>, Up: <a href="#Custom-Completers" accesskey="u" rel="up">Custom Completers</a> [<a href="#SEC_Contents" title="Table of contents" rel="contents">Contents</a>][<a href="#Concept-Index" title="Index" rel="index">Index</a>]</p> +</div> +<span id="Completion-Functions-1"></span><h4 class="subsection">2.6.2 Completion Functions</h4> + +<p>Here is the complete list of callable completion functions present in Readline. -</P><P> - -<A NAME="IDX384"></A> -<DL> -<DT><U>Function:</U> int <B>rl_complete_internal</B> <I>(int what_to_do)</I> -<DD>Complete the word at or before point. <VAR>what_to_do</VAR> says what to do -with the completion. A value of <SAMP>`?'</SAMP> means list the possible -completions. <SAMP>`TAB'</SAMP> means do standard completion. <SAMP>`*'</SAMP> means -insert all of the possible completions. <SAMP>`!'</SAMP> means to display +</p> +<dl class="def"> +<dt id="index-rl_005fcomplete_005finternal"><span class="category">Function: </span><span><em>int</em> <strong>rl_complete_internal</strong> <em>(int what_to_do)</em><a href='#index-rl_005fcomplete_005finternal' class='copiable-anchor'> ¶</a></span></dt> +<dd><p>Complete the word at or before point. <var>what_to_do</var> says what to do +with the completion. A value of ‘<samp>?</samp>’ means list the possible +completions. ‘<samp>TAB</samp>’ means do standard completion. ‘<samp>*</samp>’ means +insert all of the possible completions. ‘<samp>!</samp>’ means to display all of the possible completions, if there is more than one, as well as -performing partial completion. <SAMP>`@'</SAMP> is similar to <SAMP>`!'</SAMP>, but +performing partial completion. ‘<samp>@</samp>’ is similar to ‘<samp>!</samp>’, but possible completions are not listed if the possible completions share a common prefix. -</DL> -</P><P> +</p></dd></dl> -<A NAME="IDX385"></A> -<DL> -<DT><U>Function:</U> int <B>rl_complete</B> <I>(int ignore, int invoking_key)</I> -<DD>Complete the word at or before point. You have supplied the function +<dl class="def"> +<dt id="index-rl_005fcomplete-1"><span class="category">Function: </span><span><em>int</em> <strong>rl_complete</strong> <em>(int ignore, int invoking_key)</em><a href='#index-rl_005fcomplete-1' class='copiable-anchor'> ¶</a></span></dt> +<dd><p>Complete the word at or before point. You have supplied the function that does the initial simple matching selection algorithm (see -<CODE>rl_completion_matches()</CODE> and <CODE>rl_completion_entry_function</CODE>). +<code>rl_completion_matches()</code> and <code>rl_completion_entry_function</code>). The default is to do filename -completion. This calls <CODE>rl_complete_internal()</CODE> with an -argument depending on <VAR>invoking_key</VAR>. -</DL> -</P><P> - -<A NAME="IDX386"></A> -<DL> -<DT><U>Function:</U> int <B>rl_possible_completions</B> <I>(int count, int invoking_key)</I> -<DD>List the possible completions. See description of <CODE>rl_complete -()</CODE>. This calls <CODE>rl_complete_internal()</CODE> with an argument of -<SAMP>`?'</SAMP>. -</DL> -</P><P> - -<A NAME="IDX387"></A> -<DL> -<DT><U>Function:</U> int <B>rl_insert_completions</B> <I>(int count, int invoking_key)</I> -<DD>Insert the list of possible completions into the line, deleting the -partially-completed word. See description of <CODE>rl_complete()</CODE>. -This calls <CODE>rl_complete_internal()</CODE> with an argument of <SAMP>`*'</SAMP>. -</DL> -</P><P> - -<A NAME="IDX388"></A> -<DL> -<DT><U>Function:</U> int <B>rl_completion_mode</B> <I>(rl_command_func_t *cfunc)</I> -<DD>Returns the appropriate value to pass to <CODE>rl_complete_internal()</CODE> -depending on whether <VAR>cfunc</VAR> was called twice in succession and -the values of the <CODE>show-all-if-ambiguous</CODE> and -<CODE>show-all-if-unmodified</CODE> variables. +completion. This calls <code>rl_complete_internal()</code> with an +argument depending on <var>invoking_key</var>. +</p></dd></dl> + +<dl class="def"> +<dt id="index-rl_005fpossible_005fcompletions"><span class="category">Function: </span><span><em>int</em> <strong>rl_possible_completions</strong> <em>(int count, int invoking_key)</em><a href='#index-rl_005fpossible_005fcompletions' class='copiable-anchor'> ¶</a></span></dt> +<dd><p>List the possible completions. See description of <code>rl_complete +()</code>. This calls <code>rl_complete_internal()</code> with an argument of +‘<samp>?</samp>’. +</p></dd></dl> + +<dl class="def"> +<dt id="index-rl_005finsert_005fcompletions"><span class="category">Function: </span><span><em>int</em> <strong>rl_insert_completions</strong> <em>(int count, int invoking_key)</em><a href='#index-rl_005finsert_005fcompletions' class='copiable-anchor'> ¶</a></span></dt> +<dd><p>Insert the list of possible completions into the line, deleting the +partially-completed word. See description of <code>rl_complete()</code>. +This calls <code>rl_complete_internal()</code> with an argument of ‘<samp>*</samp>’. +</p></dd></dl> + +<dl class="def"> +<dt id="index-rl_005fcompletion_005fmode"><span class="category">Function: </span><span><em>int</em> <strong>rl_completion_mode</strong> <em>(rl_command_func_t *cfunc)</em><a href='#index-rl_005fcompletion_005fmode' class='copiable-anchor'> ¶</a></span></dt> +<dd><p>Returns the appropriate value to pass to <code>rl_complete_internal()</code> +depending on whether <var>cfunc</var> was called twice in succession and +the values of the <code>show-all-if-ambiguous</code> and +<code>show-all-if-unmodified</code> variables. Application-specific completion functions may use this function to present -the same interface as <CODE>rl_complete()</CODE>. -</DL> -</P><P> - -<A NAME="IDX389"></A> -<DL> -<DT><U>Function:</U> char ** <B>rl_completion_matches</B> <I>(const char *text, rl_compentry_func_t *entry_func)</I> -<DD>Returns an array of strings which is a list of completions for -<VAR>text</VAR>. If there are no completions, returns <CODE>NULL</CODE>. -The first entry in the returned array is the substitution for <VAR>text</VAR>. +the same interface as <code>rl_complete()</code>. +</p></dd></dl> + +<dl class="def"> +<dt id="index-rl_005fcompletion_005fmatches"><span class="category">Function: </span><span><em>char **</em> <strong>rl_completion_matches</strong> <em>(const char *text, rl_compentry_func_t *entry_func)</em><a href='#index-rl_005fcompletion_005fmatches' class='copiable-anchor'> ¶</a></span></dt> +<dd><p>Returns an array of strings which is a list of completions for +<var>text</var>. If there are no completions, returns <code>NULL</code>. +The first entry in the returned array is the substitution for <var>text</var>. The remaining entries are the possible completions. The array is -terminated with a <CODE>NULL</CODE> pointer. -</P><P> - -<VAR>entry_func</VAR> is a function of two args, and returns a -<CODE>char *</CODE>. The first argument is <VAR>text</VAR>. The second is a +terminated with a <code>NULL</code> pointer. +</p> +<p><var>entry_func</var> is a function of two args, and returns a +<code>char *</code>. The first argument is <var>text</var>. The second is a state argument; it is zero on the first call, and non-zero on subsequent -calls. <VAR>entry_func</VAR> returns a <CODE>NULL</CODE> pointer to the caller +calls. <var>entry_func</var> returns a <code>NULL</code> pointer to the caller when there are no more matches. -</DL> -</P><P> - -<A NAME="IDX390"></A> -<DL> -<DT><U>Function:</U> char * <B>rl_filename_completion_function</B> <I>(const char *text, int state)</I> -<DD>A generator function for filename completion in the general case. -<VAR>text</VAR> is a partial filename. +</p></dd></dl> + +<dl class="def"> +<dt id="index-rl_005ffilename_005fcompletion_005ffunction"><span class="category">Function: </span><span><em>char *</em> <strong>rl_filename_completion_function</strong> <em>(const char *text, int state)</em><a href='#index-rl_005ffilename_005fcompletion_005ffunction' class='copiable-anchor'> ¶</a></span></dt> +<dd><p>A generator function for filename completion in the general case. +<var>text</var> is a partial filename. The Bash source is a useful reference for writing application-specific completion functions (the Bash completion functions call this and other Readline functions). -</DL> -</P><P> - -<A NAME="IDX391"></A> -<DL> -<DT><U>Function:</U> char * <B>rl_username_completion_function</B> <I>(const char *text, int state)</I> -<DD>A completion generator for usernames. <VAR>text</VAR> contains a partial -username preceded by a random character (usually <SAMP>`~'</SAMP>). As with all -completion generators, <VAR>state</VAR> is zero on the first call and non-zero +</p></dd></dl> + +<dl class="def"> +<dt id="index-rl_005fusername_005fcompletion_005ffunction"><span class="category">Function: </span><span><em>char *</em> <strong>rl_username_completion_function</strong> <em>(const char *text, int state)</em><a href='#index-rl_005fusername_005fcompletion_005ffunction' class='copiable-anchor'> ¶</a></span></dt> +<dd><p>A completion generator for usernames. <var>text</var> contains a partial +username preceded by a random character (usually ‘<samp>~</samp>’). As with all +completion generators, <var>state</var> is zero on the first call and non-zero for subsequent calls. -</DL> -</P><P> - -<A NAME="Completion Variables"></A> -<HR SIZE="6"> -<A NAME="SEC48"></A> -<TABLE CELLPADDING=1 CELLSPACING=1 BORDER=0> -<TR><TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT">[<A HREF="readline.html#SEC47"> < </A>]</TD> -<TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT">[<A HREF="readline.html#SEC49"> > </A>]</TD> -<TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT"> <TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT">[<A HREF="readline.html#SEC49"> << </A>]</TD> -<TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT">[<A HREF="readline.html#SEC45"> Up </A>]</TD> -<TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT">[<A HREF="readline.html#SEC50"> >> </A>]</TD> -<TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT"> <TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT"> <TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT"> <TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT"> <TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT">[<A HREF="readline.html#SEC_Top">Top</A>]</TD> -<TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT">[<A HREF="readline.html#SEC_Contents">Contents</A>]</TD> -<TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT">[<A HREF="readline.html#SEC52">Index</A>]</TD> -<TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT">[<A HREF="readline.html#SEC_About"> ? </A>]</TD> -</TR></TABLE> -<H3> 2.6.3 Completion Variables </H3> -<!--docid::SEC48::--> -<P> - -<A NAME="IDX392"></A> -<DL> -<DT><U>Variable:</U> rl_compentry_func_t * <B>rl_completion_entry_function</B> -<DD>A pointer to the generator function for <CODE>rl_completion_matches()</CODE>. -<CODE>NULL</CODE> means to use <CODE>rl_filename_completion_function()</CODE>, +</p></dd></dl> + +<hr> +</div> +<div class="subsection" id="Completion-Variables"> +<div class="header"> +<p> +Next: <a href="#A-Short-Completion-Example" accesskey="n" rel="next">A Short Completion Example</a>, Previous: <a href="#Completion-Functions" accesskey="p" rel="prev">Completion Functions</a>, Up: <a href="#Custom-Completers" accesskey="u" rel="up">Custom Completers</a> [<a href="#SEC_Contents" title="Table of contents" rel="contents">Contents</a>][<a href="#Concept-Index" title="Index" rel="index">Index</a>]</p> +</div> +<span id="Completion-Variables-1"></span><h4 class="subsection">2.6.3 Completion Variables</h4> + +<dl class="def"> +<dt id="index-rl_005fcompletion_005fentry_005ffunction-1"><span class="category">Variable: </span><span><em>rl_compentry_func_t *</em> <strong>rl_completion_entry_function</strong><a href='#index-rl_005fcompletion_005fentry_005ffunction-1' class='copiable-anchor'> ¶</a></span></dt> +<dd><p>A pointer to the generator function for <code>rl_completion_matches()</code>. +<code>NULL</code> means to use <code>rl_filename_completion_function()</code>, the default filename completer. -</DL> -</P><P> - -<A NAME="IDX393"></A> -<DL> -<DT><U>Variable:</U> rl_completion_func_t * <B>rl_attempted_completion_function</B> -<DD>A pointer to an alternative function to create matches. -The function is called with <VAR>text</VAR>, <VAR>start</VAR>, and <VAR>end</VAR>. -<VAR>start</VAR> and <VAR>end</VAR> are indices in <CODE>rl_line_buffer</CODE> defining -the boundaries of <VAR>text</VAR>, which is a character string. -If this function exists and returns <CODE>NULL</CODE>, or if this variable is -set to <CODE>NULL</CODE>, then <CODE>rl_complete()</CODE> will call the value of -<CODE>rl_completion_entry_function</CODE> to generate matches, otherwise the +</p></dd></dl> + +<dl class="def"> +<dt id="index-rl_005fattempted_005fcompletion_005ffunction"><span class="category">Variable: </span><span><em>rl_completion_func_t *</em> <strong>rl_attempted_completion_function</strong><a href='#index-rl_005fattempted_005fcompletion_005ffunction' class='copiable-anchor'> ¶</a></span></dt> +<dd><p>A pointer to an alternative function to create matches. +The function is called with <var>text</var>, <var>start</var>, and <var>end</var>. +<var>start</var> and <var>end</var> are indices in <code>rl_line_buffer</code> defining +the boundaries of <var>text</var>, which is a character string. +If this function exists and returns <code>NULL</code>, or if this variable is +set to <code>NULL</code>, then <code>rl_complete()</code> will call the value of +<code>rl_completion_entry_function</code> to generate matches, otherwise the array of strings returned will be used. -If this function sets the <CODE>rl_attempted_completion_over</CODE> +If this function sets the <code>rl_attempted_completion_over</code> variable to a non-zero value, Readline will not perform its default completion even if this function returns no matches. -</DL> -</P><P> +</p></dd></dl> -<A NAME="IDX394"></A> -<DL> -<DT><U>Variable:</U> rl_quote_func_t * <B>rl_filename_quoting_function</B> -<DD>A pointer to a function that will quote a filename in an +<dl class="def"> +<dt id="index-rl_005ffilename_005fquoting_005ffunction"><span class="category">Variable: </span><span><em>rl_quote_func_t *</em> <strong>rl_filename_quoting_function</strong><a href='#index-rl_005ffilename_005fquoting_005ffunction' class='copiable-anchor'> ¶</a></span></dt> +<dd><p>A pointer to a function that will quote a filename in an application-specific fashion. This is called if filename completion is being -attempted and one of the characters in <CODE>rl_filename_quote_characters</CODE> +attempted and one of the characters in <code>rl_filename_quote_characters</code> appears in a completed filename. The function is called with -<VAR>text</VAR>, <VAR>match_type</VAR>, and <VAR>quote_pointer</VAR>. The <VAR>text</VAR> -is the filename to be quoted. The <VAR>match_type</VAR> is either -<CODE>SINGLE_MATCH</CODE>, if there is only one completion match, or -<CODE>MULT_MATCH</CODE>. Some functions use this to decide whether or not to -insert a closing quote character. The <VAR>quote_pointer</VAR> is a pointer +<var>text</var>, <var>match_type</var>, and <var>quote_pointer</var>. The <var>text</var> +is the filename to be quoted. The <var>match_type</var> is either +<code>SINGLE_MATCH</code>, if there is only one completion match, or +<code>MULT_MATCH</code>. Some functions use this to decide whether or not to +insert a closing quote character. The <var>quote_pointer</var> is a pointer to any opening quote character the user typed. Some functions choose to reset this character. -</DL> -</P><P> +</p></dd></dl> -<A NAME="IDX395"></A> -<DL> -<DT><U>Variable:</U> rl_dequote_func_t * <B>rl_filename_dequoting_function</B> -<DD>A pointer to a function that will remove application-specific quoting +<dl class="def"> +<dt id="index-rl_005ffilename_005fdequoting_005ffunction"><span class="category">Variable: </span><span><em>rl_dequote_func_t *</em> <strong>rl_filename_dequoting_function</strong><a href='#index-rl_005ffilename_005fdequoting_005ffunction' class='copiable-anchor'> ¶</a></span></dt> +<dd><p>A pointer to a function that will remove application-specific quoting characters from a filename before completion is attempted, so those characters do not interfere with matching the text against names in -the filesystem. It is called with <VAR>text</VAR>, the text of the word -to be dequoted, and <VAR>quote_char</VAR>, which is the quoting character -that delimits the filename (usually <SAMP>`''</SAMP> or <SAMP>`"'</SAMP>). If -<VAR>quote_char</VAR> is zero, the filename was not in an embedded string. -</DL> -</P><P> - -<A NAME="IDX396"></A> -<DL> -<DT><U>Variable:</U> rl_linebuf_func_t * <B>rl_char_is_quoted_p</B> -<DD>A pointer to a function to call that determines whether or not a specific +the filesystem. It is called with <var>text</var>, the text of the word +to be dequoted, and <var>quote_char</var>, which is the quoting character +that delimits the filename (usually ‘<samp>'</samp>’ or ‘<samp>"</samp>’). If +<var>quote_char</var> is zero, the filename was not in an embedded string. +</p></dd></dl> + +<dl class="def"> +<dt id="index-rl_005fchar_005fis_005fquoted_005fp"><span class="category">Variable: </span><span><em>rl_linebuf_func_t *</em> <strong>rl_char_is_quoted_p</strong><a href='#index-rl_005fchar_005fis_005fquoted_005fp' class='copiable-anchor'> ¶</a></span></dt> +<dd><p>A pointer to a function to call that determines whether or not a specific character in the line buffer is quoted, according to whatever quoting mechanism the program calling Readline uses. The function is called with -two arguments: <VAR>text</VAR>, the text of the line, and <VAR>index</VAR>, the +two arguments: <var>text</var>, the text of the line, and <var>index</var>, the index of the character in the line. It is used to decide whether a -character found in <CODE>rl_completer_word_break_characters</CODE> should be +character found in <code>rl_completer_word_break_characters</code> should be used to break words for the completer. -</DL> -</P><P> +</p></dd></dl> -<A NAME="IDX397"></A> -<DL> -<DT><U>Variable:</U> rl_compignore_func_t * <B>rl_ignore_some_completions_function</B> -<DD>This function, if defined, is called by the completer when real filename +<dl class="def"> +<dt id="index-rl_005fignore_005fsome_005fcompletions_005ffunction"><span class="category">Variable: </span><span><em>rl_compignore_func_t *</em> <strong>rl_ignore_some_completions_function</strong><a href='#index-rl_005fignore_005fsome_005fcompletions_005ffunction' class='copiable-anchor'> ¶</a></span></dt> +<dd><p>This function, if defined, is called by the completer when real filename completion is done, after all the matching names have been generated. -It is passed a <CODE>NULL</CODE> terminated array of matches. -The first element (<CODE>matches[0]</CODE>) is the +It is passed a <code>NULL</code> terminated array of matches. +The first element (<code>matches[0]</code>) is the maximal substring common to all matches. This function can re-arrange the list of matches as required, but each element deleted from the array must be freed. -</DL> -</P><P> +</p></dd></dl> -<A NAME="IDX398"></A> -<DL> -<DT><U>Variable:</U> rl_icppfunc_t * <B>rl_directory_completion_hook</B> -<DD>This function, if defined, is allowed to modify the directory portion +<dl class="def"> +<dt id="index-rl_005fdirectory_005fcompletion_005fhook"><span class="category">Variable: </span><span><em>rl_icppfunc_t *</em> <strong>rl_directory_completion_hook</strong><a href='#index-rl_005fdirectory_005fcompletion_005fhook' class='copiable-anchor'> ¶</a></span></dt> +<dd><p>This function, if defined, is allowed to modify the directory portion of filenames Readline completes. It could be used to expand symbolic links or shell variables in pathnames. It is called with the address of a string (the current directory name) as an @@ -5384,384 +4481,320 @@ The modified value will be used as part of the completion, replacing the directory portion of the pathname the user typed. At the least, even if no other expansion is performed, this function should remove any quote characters from the directory name, because its result will -be passed directly to <CODE>opendir()</CODE>. -</P><P> - -The directory completion hook returns an integer that should be non-zero if +be passed directly to <code>opendir()</code>. +</p> +<p>The directory completion hook returns an integer that should be non-zero if the function modifies its directory argument. The function should not modify the directory argument if it returns 0. -</DL> -</P><P> +</p></dd></dl> -<A NAME="IDX399"></A> -<DL> -<DT><U>Variable:</U> rl_icppfunc_t * <B>rl_directory_rewrite_hook;</B> -<DD>If non-zero, this is the address of a function to call when completing +<dl class="def"> +<dt id="index-rl_005fdirectory_005frewrite_005fhook_003b"><span class="category">Variable: </span><span><em>rl_icppfunc_t *</em> <strong>rl_directory_rewrite_hook;</strong><a href='#index-rl_005fdirectory_005frewrite_005fhook_003b' class='copiable-anchor'> ¶</a></span></dt> +<dd><p>If non-zero, this is the address of a function to call when completing a directory name. This function takes the address of the directory name -to be modified as an argument. Unlike <CODE>rl_directory_completion_hook</CODE>, -it only modifies the directory name used in <CODE>opendir</CODE>, not what is +to be modified as an argument. Unlike <code>rl_directory_completion_hook</code>, +it only modifies the directory name used in <code>opendir</code>, not what is displayed when the possible completions are printed or inserted. It is called before rl_directory_completion_hook. At the least, even if no other expansion is performed, this function should remove any quote characters from the directory name, because its result will -be passed directly to <CODE>opendir()</CODE>. -</P><P> - -The directory rewrite hook returns an integer that should be non-zero if +be passed directly to <code>opendir()</code>. +</p> +<p>The directory rewrite hook returns an integer that should be non-zero if the function modifies its directory argument. The function should not modify the directory argument if it returns 0. -</DL> -</P><P> +</p></dd></dl> -<A NAME="IDX400"></A> -<DL> -<DT><U>Variable:</U> rl_icppfunc_t * <B>rl_filename_stat_hook</B> -<DD>If non-zero, this is the address of a function for the completer to +<dl class="def"> +<dt id="index-rl_005ffilename_005fstat_005fhook"><span class="category">Variable: </span><span><em>rl_icppfunc_t *</em> <strong>rl_filename_stat_hook</strong><a href='#index-rl_005ffilename_005fstat_005fhook' class='copiable-anchor'> ¶</a></span></dt> +<dd><p>If non-zero, this is the address of a function for the completer to call before deciding which character to append to a completed name. This function modifies its filename name argument, and the modified value -is passed to <CODE>stat()</CODE> to determine the file's type and characteristics. +is passed to <code>stat()</code> to determine the file’s type and characteristics. This function does not need to remove quote characters from the filename. -</P><P> - -The stat hook returns an integer that should be non-zero if +</p> +<p>The stat hook returns an integer that should be non-zero if the function modifies its directory argument. The function should not modify the directory argument if it returns 0. -</DL> -</P><P> +</p></dd></dl> -<A NAME="IDX401"></A> -<DL> -<DT><U>Variable:</U> rl_dequote_func_t * <B>rl_filename_rewrite_hook</B> -<DD>If non-zero, this is the address of a function called when reading +<dl class="def"> +<dt id="index-rl_005ffilename_005frewrite_005fhook"><span class="category">Variable: </span><span><em>rl_dequote_func_t *</em> <strong>rl_filename_rewrite_hook</strong><a href='#index-rl_005ffilename_005frewrite_005fhook' class='copiable-anchor'> ¶</a></span></dt> +<dd><p>If non-zero, this is the address of a function called when reading directory entries from the filesystem for completion and comparing them to the partial word to be completed. The function should perform any necessary application or system-specific conversion on the filename, such as converting between character sets or converting from a filesystem format to a character input format. -The function takes two arguments: <VAR>fname</VAR>, the filename to be converted, -and <VAR>fnlen</VAR>, its length in bytes. +The function takes two arguments: <var>fname</var>, the filename to be converted, +and <var>fnlen</var>, its length in bytes. It must either return its first argument (if no conversion takes place) or the converted filename in newly-allocated memory. The converted form is used to compare against the word to be completed, and, if it matches, is added to the list of matches. Readline will free the allocated string. -</DL> -</P><P> +</p></dd></dl> -<A NAME="IDX402"></A> -<DL> -<DT><U>Variable:</U> rl_compdisp_func_t * <B>rl_completion_display_matches_hook</B> -<DD>If non-zero, then this is the address of a function to call when +<dl class="def"> +<dt id="index-rl_005fcompletion_005fdisplay_005fmatches_005fhook"><span class="category">Variable: </span><span><em>rl_compdisp_func_t *</em> <strong>rl_completion_display_matches_hook</strong><a href='#index-rl_005fcompletion_005fdisplay_005fmatches_005fhook' class='copiable-anchor'> ¶</a></span></dt> +<dd><p>If non-zero, then this is the address of a function to call when completing a word would normally display the list of possible matches. This function is called in lieu of Readline displaying the list. It takes three arguments: -(<CODE>char **</CODE><VAR>matches</VAR>, <CODE>int</CODE> <VAR>num_matches</VAR>, <CODE>int</CODE> <VAR>max_length</VAR>) -where <VAR>matches</VAR> is the array of matching strings, -<VAR>num_matches</VAR> is the number of strings in that array, and -<VAR>max_length</VAR> is the length of the longest string in that array. -Readline provides a convenience function, <CODE>rl_display_match_list</CODE>, -that takes care of doing the display to Readline's output stream. +(<code>char **</code><var>matches</var>, <code>int</code> <var>num_matches</var>, <code>int</code> <var>max_length</var>) +where <var>matches</var> is the array of matching strings, +<var>num_matches</var> is the number of strings in that array, and +<var>max_length</var> is the length of the longest string in that array. +Readline provides a convenience function, <code>rl_display_match_list</code>, +that takes care of doing the display to Readline’s output stream. You may call that function from this hook. -</DL> -</P><P> +</p></dd></dl> -<A NAME="IDX403"></A> -<DL> -<DT><U>Variable:</U> const char * <B>rl_basic_word_break_characters</B> -<DD>The basic list of characters that signal a break between words for the +<dl class="def"> +<dt id="index-rl_005fbasic_005fword_005fbreak_005fcharacters"><span class="category">Variable: </span><span><em>const char *</em> <strong>rl_basic_word_break_characters</strong><a href='#index-rl_005fbasic_005fword_005fbreak_005fcharacters' class='copiable-anchor'> ¶</a></span></dt> +<dd><p>The basic list of characters that signal a break between words for the completer routine. The default value of this variable is the characters which break words for completion in Bash: -<CODE>" \t\n\"\\'`@$><=;|&{("</CODE>. -</DL> -</P><P> - -<A NAME="IDX404"></A> -<DL> -<DT><U>Variable:</U> const char * <B>rl_basic_quote_characters</B> -<DD>A list of quote characters which can cause a word break. -</DL> -</P><P> - -<A NAME="IDX405"></A> -<DL> -<DT><U>Variable:</U> const char * <B>rl_completer_word_break_characters</B> -<DD>The list of characters that signal a break between words for -<CODE>rl_complete_internal()</CODE>. The default list is the value of -<CODE>rl_basic_word_break_characters</CODE>. -</DL> -</P><P> - -<A NAME="IDX406"></A> -<DL> -<DT><U>Variable:</U> rl_cpvfunc_t * <B>rl_completion_word_break_hook</B> -<DD>If non-zero, this is the address of a function to call when Readline is +<code>" \t\n\"\\'`@$><=;|&{("</code>. +</p></dd></dl> + +<dl class="def"> +<dt id="index-rl_005fbasic_005fquote_005fcharacters"><span class="category">Variable: </span><span><em>const char *</em> <strong>rl_basic_quote_characters</strong><a href='#index-rl_005fbasic_005fquote_005fcharacters' class='copiable-anchor'> ¶</a></span></dt> +<dd><p>A list of quote characters which can cause a word break. +</p></dd></dl> + +<dl class="def"> +<dt id="index-rl_005fcompleter_005fword_005fbreak_005fcharacters"><span class="category">Variable: </span><span><em>const char *</em> <strong>rl_completer_word_break_characters</strong><a href='#index-rl_005fcompleter_005fword_005fbreak_005fcharacters' class='copiable-anchor'> ¶</a></span></dt> +<dd><p>The list of characters that signal a break between words for +<code>rl_complete_internal()</code>. The default list is the value of +<code>rl_basic_word_break_characters</code>. +</p></dd></dl> + +<dl class="def"> +<dt id="index-rl_005fcompletion_005fword_005fbreak_005fhook"><span class="category">Variable: </span><span><em>rl_cpvfunc_t *</em> <strong>rl_completion_word_break_hook</strong><a href='#index-rl_005fcompletion_005fword_005fbreak_005fhook' class='copiable-anchor'> ¶</a></span></dt> +<dd><p>If non-zero, this is the address of a function to call when Readline is deciding where to separate words for word completion. It should return -a character string like <CODE>rl_completer_word_break_characters</CODE> to be +a character string like <code>rl_completer_word_break_characters</code> to be used to perform the current completion. The function may choose to set -<CODE>rl_completer_word_break_characters</CODE> itself. If the function -returns <CODE>NULL</CODE>, <CODE>rl_completer_word_break_characters</CODE> is used. -</DL> -</P><P> - -<A NAME="IDX407"></A> -<DL> -<DT><U>Variable:</U> const char * <B>rl_completer_quote_characters</B> -<DD>A list of characters which can be used to quote a substring of the line. +<code>rl_completer_word_break_characters</code> itself. If the function +returns <code>NULL</code>, <code>rl_completer_word_break_characters</code> is used. +</p></dd></dl> + +<dl class="def"> +<dt id="index-rl_005fcompleter_005fquote_005fcharacters"><span class="category">Variable: </span><span><em>const char *</em> <strong>rl_completer_quote_characters</strong><a href='#index-rl_005fcompleter_005fquote_005fcharacters' class='copiable-anchor'> ¶</a></span></dt> +<dd><p>A list of characters which can be used to quote a substring of the line. Completion occurs on the entire substring, and within the substring -<CODE>rl_completer_word_break_characters</CODE> are treated as any other character, +<code>rl_completer_word_break_characters</code> are treated as any other character, unless they also appear within this list. -</DL> -</P><P> +</p></dd></dl> -<A NAME="IDX408"></A> -<DL> -<DT><U>Variable:</U> const char * <B>rl_filename_quote_characters</B> -<DD>A list of characters that cause a filename to be quoted by the completer +<dl class="def"> +<dt id="index-rl_005ffilename_005fquote_005fcharacters"><span class="category">Variable: </span><span><em>const char *</em> <strong>rl_filename_quote_characters</strong><a href='#index-rl_005ffilename_005fquote_005fcharacters' class='copiable-anchor'> ¶</a></span></dt> +<dd><p>A list of characters that cause a filename to be quoted by the completer when they appear in a completed filename. The default is the null string. -</DL> -</P><P> - -<A NAME="IDX409"></A> -<DL> -<DT><U>Variable:</U> const char * <B>rl_special_prefixes</B> -<DD>The list of characters that are word break characters, but should be -left in <VAR>text</VAR> when it is passed to the completion function. +</p></dd></dl> + +<dl class="def"> +<dt id="index-rl_005fspecial_005fprefixes"><span class="category">Variable: </span><span><em>const char *</em> <strong>rl_special_prefixes</strong><a href='#index-rl_005fspecial_005fprefixes' class='copiable-anchor'> ¶</a></span></dt> +<dd><p>The list of characters that are word break characters, but should be +left in <var>text</var> when it is passed to the completion function. Programs can use this to help determine what kind of completing to do. -For instance, Bash sets this variable to "$@" so that it can complete +For instance, Bash sets this variable to "$@" so that it can complete shell variables and hostnames. -</DL> -</P><P> - -<A NAME="IDX410"></A> -<DL> -<DT><U>Variable:</U> int <B>rl_completion_query_items</B> -<DD>Up to this many items will be displayed in response to a -possible-completions call. After that, readline asks the user if she is sure -she wants to see them all. The default value is 100. A negative value -indicates that Readline should never ask the user. -</DL> -</P><P> - -<A NAME="IDX411"></A> -<DL> -<DT><U>Variable:</U> int <B>rl_completion_append_character</B> -<DD>When a single completion alternative matches at the end of the command +</p></dd></dl> + +<dl class="def"> +<dt id="index-rl_005fcompletion_005fquery_005fitems"><span class="category">Variable: </span><span><em>int</em> <strong>rl_completion_query_items</strong><a href='#index-rl_005fcompletion_005fquery_005fitems' class='copiable-anchor'> ¶</a></span></dt> +<dd><p>Up to this many items will be displayed in response to a +possible-completions call. After that, readline asks the user for +confirmation before displaying them. +The default value is 100. A negative value +indicates that Readline should never ask for confirmation. +</p></dd></dl> + +<dl class="def"> +<dt id="index-rl_005fcompletion_005fappend_005fcharacter"><span class="category">Variable: </span><span><em>int</em> <strong>rl_completion_append_character</strong><a href='#index-rl_005fcompletion_005fappend_005fcharacter' class='copiable-anchor'> ¶</a></span></dt> +<dd><p>When a single completion alternative matches at the end of the command line, this character is appended to the inserted completion text. The -default is a space character (<SAMP>` '</SAMP>). Setting this to the null -character (<SAMP>`\0'</SAMP>) prevents anything being appended automatically. +default is a space character (‘<samp> </samp>’). Setting this to the null +character (‘<samp>\0</samp>’) prevents anything being appended automatically. This can be changed in application-specific completion functions to -provide the "most sensible word separator character" according to +provide the “most sensible word separator character” according to an application-specific command line syntax specification. It is set to the default before any application-specific completion function is called, and may only be changed within such a function. -</DL> -</P><P> +</p></dd></dl> -<A NAME="IDX412"></A> -<DL> -<DT><U>Variable:</U> int <B>rl_completion_suppress_append</B> -<DD>If non-zero, <VAR>rl_completion_append_character</VAR> is not appended to +<dl class="def"> +<dt id="index-rl_005fcompletion_005fsuppress_005fappend"><span class="category">Variable: </span><span><em>int</em> <strong>rl_completion_suppress_append</strong><a href='#index-rl_005fcompletion_005fsuppress_005fappend' class='copiable-anchor'> ¶</a></span></dt> +<dd><p>If non-zero, <var>rl_completion_append_character</var> is not appended to matches at the end of the command line, as described above. It is set to 0 before any application-specific completion function is called, and may only be changed within such a function. -</DL> -</P><P> - -<A NAME="IDX413"></A> -<DL> -<DT><U>Variable:</U> int <B>rl_completion_quote_character</B> -<DD>When Readline is completing quoted text, as delimited by one of the -characters in <VAR>rl_completer_quote_characters</VAR>, it sets this variable +</p></dd></dl> + +<dl class="def"> +<dt id="index-rl_005fcompletion_005fquote_005fcharacter"><span class="category">Variable: </span><span><em>int</em> <strong>rl_completion_quote_character</strong><a href='#index-rl_005fcompletion_005fquote_005fcharacter' class='copiable-anchor'> ¶</a></span></dt> +<dd><p>When Readline is completing quoted text, as delimited by one of the +characters in <var>rl_completer_quote_characters</var>, it sets this variable to the quoting character found. This is set before any application-specific completion function is called. -</DL> -</P><P> +</p></dd></dl> -<A NAME="IDX414"></A> -<DL> -<DT><U>Variable:</U> int <B>rl_completion_suppress_quote</B> -<DD>If non-zero, Readline does not append a matching quote character when +<dl class="def"> +<dt id="index-rl_005fcompletion_005fsuppress_005fquote"><span class="category">Variable: </span><span><em>int</em> <strong>rl_completion_suppress_quote</strong><a href='#index-rl_005fcompletion_005fsuppress_005fquote' class='copiable-anchor'> ¶</a></span></dt> +<dd><p>If non-zero, Readline does not append a matching quote character when performing completion on a quoted string. It is set to 0 before any application-specific completion function is called, and may only be changed within such a function. -</DL> -</P><P> +</p></dd></dl> -<A NAME="IDX415"></A> -<DL> -<DT><U>Variable:</U> int <B>rl_completion_found_quote</B> -<DD>When Readline is completing quoted text, it sets this variable +<dl class="def"> +<dt id="index-rl_005fcompletion_005ffound_005fquote"><span class="category">Variable: </span><span><em>int</em> <strong>rl_completion_found_quote</strong><a href='#index-rl_005fcompletion_005ffound_005fquote' class='copiable-anchor'> ¶</a></span></dt> +<dd><p>When Readline is completing quoted text, it sets this variable to a non-zero value if the word being completed contains or is delimited by any quoting characters, including backslashes. This is set before any application-specific completion function is called. -</DL> -</P><P> +</p></dd></dl> -<A NAME="IDX416"></A> -<DL> -<DT><U>Variable:</U> int <B>rl_completion_mark_symlink_dirs</B> -<DD>If non-zero, a slash will be appended to completed filenames that are +<dl class="def"> +<dt id="index-rl_005fcompletion_005fmark_005fsymlink_005fdirs"><span class="category">Variable: </span><span><em>int</em> <strong>rl_completion_mark_symlink_dirs</strong><a href='#index-rl_005fcompletion_005fmark_005fsymlink_005fdirs' class='copiable-anchor'> ¶</a></span></dt> +<dd><p>If non-zero, a slash will be appended to completed filenames that are symbolic links to directory names, subject to the value of the -user-settable <VAR>mark-directories</VAR> variable. +user-settable <var>mark-directories</var> variable. This variable exists so that application-specific completion functions -can override the user's global preference (set via the -<VAR>mark-symlinked-directories</VAR> Readline variable) if appropriate. -This variable is set to the user's preference before any +can override the user’s global preference (set via the +<var>mark-symlinked-directories</var> Readline variable) if appropriate. +This variable is set to the user’s preference before any application-specific completion function is called, so unless that -function modifies the value, the user's preferences are honored. -</DL> -</P><P> - -<A NAME="IDX417"></A> -<DL> -<DT><U>Variable:</U> int <B>rl_ignore_completion_duplicates</B> -<DD>If non-zero, then duplicates in the matches are removed. +function modifies the value, the user’s preferences are honored. +</p></dd></dl> + +<dl class="def"> +<dt id="index-rl_005fignore_005fcompletion_005fduplicates"><span class="category">Variable: </span><span><em>int</em> <strong>rl_ignore_completion_duplicates</strong><a href='#index-rl_005fignore_005fcompletion_005fduplicates' class='copiable-anchor'> ¶</a></span></dt> +<dd><p>If non-zero, then duplicates in the matches are removed. The default is 1. -</DL> -</P><P> - -<A NAME="IDX418"></A> -<DL> -<DT><U>Variable:</U> int <B>rl_filename_completion_desired</B> -<DD>Non-zero means that the results of the matches are to be treated as -filenames. This is <EM>always</EM> zero when completion is attempted, +</p></dd></dl> + +<dl class="def"> +<dt id="index-rl_005ffilename_005fcompletion_005fdesired"><span class="category">Variable: </span><span><em>int</em> <strong>rl_filename_completion_desired</strong><a href='#index-rl_005ffilename_005fcompletion_005fdesired' class='copiable-anchor'> ¶</a></span></dt> +<dd><p>Non-zero means that the results of the matches are to be treated as +filenames. This is <em>always</em> zero when completion is attempted, and can only be changed within an application-specific completion function. If it is set to a non-zero value by such a function, directory names have a slash appended and Readline attempts to quote completed filenames if they contain any -characters in <CODE>rl_filename_quote_characters</CODE> and -<CODE>rl_filename_quoting_desired</CODE> is set to a non-zero value. -</DL> -</P><P> - -<A NAME="IDX419"></A> -<DL> -<DT><U>Variable:</U> int <B>rl_filename_quoting_desired</B> -<DD>Non-zero means that the results of the matches are to be quoted using +characters in <code>rl_filename_quote_characters</code> and +<code>rl_filename_quoting_desired</code> is set to a non-zero value. +</p></dd></dl> + +<dl class="def"> +<dt id="index-rl_005ffilename_005fquoting_005fdesired"><span class="category">Variable: </span><span><em>int</em> <strong>rl_filename_quoting_desired</strong><a href='#index-rl_005ffilename_005fquoting_005fdesired' class='copiable-anchor'> ¶</a></span></dt> +<dd><p>Non-zero means that the results of the matches are to be quoted using double quotes (or an application-specific quoting mechanism) if the completed filename contains any characters in -<CODE>rl_filename_quote_chars</CODE>. This is <EM>always</EM> non-zero +<code>rl_filename_quote_chars</code>. This is <em>always</em> non-zero when completion is attempted, and can only be changed within an application-specific completion function. The quoting is effected via a call to the function pointed to -by <CODE>rl_filename_quoting_function</CODE>. -</DL> -</P><P> - -<A NAME="IDX420"></A> -<DL> -<DT><U>Variable:</U> int <B>rl_attempted_completion_over</B> -<DD>If an application-specific completion function assigned to -<CODE>rl_attempted_completion_function</CODE> sets this variable to a non-zero +by <code>rl_filename_quoting_function</code>. +</p></dd></dl> + +<dl class="def"> +<dt id="index-rl_005fattempted_005fcompletion_005fover"><span class="category">Variable: </span><span><em>int</em> <strong>rl_attempted_completion_over</strong><a href='#index-rl_005fattempted_005fcompletion_005fover' class='copiable-anchor'> ¶</a></span></dt> +<dd><p>If an application-specific completion function assigned to +<code>rl_attempted_completion_function</code> sets this variable to a non-zero value, Readline will not perform its default filename completion even -if the application's completion function returns no matches. -It should be set only by an application's completion function. -</DL> -</P><P> - -<A NAME="IDX421"></A> -<DL> -<DT><U>Variable:</U> int <B>rl_sort_completion_matches</B> -<DD>If an application sets this variable to 0, Readline will not sort the +if the application’s completion function returns no matches. +It should be set only by an application’s completion function. +</p></dd></dl> + +<dl class="def"> +<dt id="index-rl_005fsort_005fcompletion_005fmatches"><span class="category">Variable: </span><span><em>int</em> <strong>rl_sort_completion_matches</strong><a href='#index-rl_005fsort_005fcompletion_005fmatches' class='copiable-anchor'> ¶</a></span></dt> +<dd><p>If an application sets this variable to 0, Readline will not sort the list of completions (which implies that it cannot remove any duplicate completions). The default value is 1, which means that Readline will sort the completions and, depending on the value of -<CODE>rl_ignore_completion_duplicates</CODE>, will attempt to remove duplicate +<code>rl_ignore_completion_duplicates</code>, will attempt to remove duplicate matches. -</DL> -</P><P> - -<A NAME="IDX422"></A> -<DL> -<DT><U>Variable:</U> int <B>rl_completion_type</B> -<DD>Set to a character describing the type of completion Readline is currently -attempting; see the description of <CODE>rl_complete_internal()</CODE> -(see section <A HREF="readline.html#SEC47">2.6.2 Completion Functions</A>) for the list of characters. +</p></dd></dl> + +<dl class="def"> +<dt id="index-rl_005fcompletion_005ftype"><span class="category">Variable: </span><span><em>int</em> <strong>rl_completion_type</strong><a href='#index-rl_005fcompletion_005ftype' class='copiable-anchor'> ¶</a></span></dt> +<dd><p>Set to a character describing the type of completion Readline is currently +attempting; see the description of <code>rl_complete_internal()</code> +(see <a href="#Completion-Functions">Completion Functions</a>) for the list of characters. This is set to the appropriate value before any application-specific completion function is called, allowing such functions to present -the same interface as <CODE>rl_complete()</CODE>. -</DL> -</P><P> - -<A NAME="IDX423"></A> -<DL> -<DT><U>Variable:</U> int <B>rl_completion_invoking_key</B> -<DD>Set to the final character in the key sequence that invoked one of the -completion functions that call <CODE>rl_complete_internal()</CODE>. This is +the same interface as <code>rl_complete()</code>. +</p></dd></dl> + +<dl class="def"> +<dt id="index-rl_005fcompletion_005finvoking_005fkey"><span class="category">Variable: </span><span><em>int</em> <strong>rl_completion_invoking_key</strong><a href='#index-rl_005fcompletion_005finvoking_005fkey' class='copiable-anchor'> ¶</a></span></dt> +<dd><p>Set to the final character in the key sequence that invoked one of the +completion functions that call <code>rl_complete_internal()</code>. This is set to the appropriate value before any application-specific completion function is called. -</DL> -</P><P> - -<A NAME="IDX424"></A> -<DL> -<DT><U>Variable:</U> int <B>rl_inhibit_completion</B> -<DD>If this variable is non-zero, completion is inhibited. The completion -character will be inserted as any other bound to <CODE>self-insert</CODE>. -</DL> -</P><P> - -<A NAME="A Short Completion Example"></A> -<HR SIZE="6"> -<A NAME="SEC49"></A> -<TABLE CELLPADDING=1 CELLSPACING=1 BORDER=0> -<TR><TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT">[<A HREF="readline.html#SEC48"> < </A>]</TD> -<TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT">[<A HREF="readline.html#SEC50"> > </A>]</TD> -<TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT"> <TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT">[ << ]</TD> -<TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT">[<A HREF="readline.html#SEC45"> Up </A>]</TD> -<TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT">[<A HREF="readline.html#SEC50"> >> </A>]</TD> -<TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT"> <TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT"> <TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT"> <TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT"> <TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT">[<A HREF="readline.html#SEC_Top">Top</A>]</TD> -<TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT">[<A HREF="readline.html#SEC_Contents">Contents</A>]</TD> -<TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT">[<A HREF="readline.html#SEC52">Index</A>]</TD> -<TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT">[<A HREF="readline.html#SEC_About"> ? </A>]</TD> -</TR></TABLE> -<H3> 2.6.4 A Short Completion Example </H3> -<!--docid::SEC49::--> -<P> - -Here is a small application demonstrating the use of the GNU Readline -library. It is called <CODE>fileman</CODE>, and the source code resides in -<TT>`examples/fileman.c'</TT>. This sample application provides +</p></dd></dl> + +<dl class="def"> +<dt id="index-rl_005finhibit_005fcompletion"><span class="category">Variable: </span><span><em>int</em> <strong>rl_inhibit_completion</strong><a href='#index-rl_005finhibit_005fcompletion' class='copiable-anchor'> ¶</a></span></dt> +<dd><p>If this variable is non-zero, completion is inhibited. The completion +character will be inserted as any other bound to <code>self-insert</code>. +</p></dd></dl> + +<hr> +</div> +<div class="subsection" id="A-Short-Completion-Example"> +<div class="header"> +<p> +Previous: <a href="#Completion-Variables" accesskey="p" rel="prev">Completion Variables</a>, Up: <a href="#Custom-Completers" accesskey="u" rel="up">Custom Completers</a> [<a href="#SEC_Contents" title="Table of contents" rel="contents">Contents</a>][<a href="#Concept-Index" title="Index" rel="index">Index</a>]</p> +</div> +<span id="A-Short-Completion-Example-1"></span><h4 class="subsection">2.6.4 A Short Completion Example</h4> + +<p>Here is a small application demonstrating the use of the GNU Readline +library. It is called <code>fileman</code>, and the source code resides in +<samp>examples/fileman.c</samp>. This sample application provides completion of command names, line editing features, and access to the history list. -</P><P> - -<TABLE><tr><td> </td><td class=smallexample><FONT SIZE=-1><pre>/* fileman.c -- A tiny application which demonstrates how to use the +</p> +<div class="example"> +<pre class="example">/* fileman.c -- A tiny application which demonstrates how to use the GNU Readline library. This application interactively allows users to manipulate files and their modes. */ #ifdef HAVE_CONFIG_H -# include <config.h> +# include <config.h> #endif -#include <sys/types.h> +#include <sys/types.h> #ifdef HAVE_SYS_FILE_H -# include <sys/file.h> +# include <sys/file.h> #endif -#include <sys/stat.h> +#include <sys/stat.h> #ifdef HAVE_UNISTD_H -# include <unistd.h> +# include <unistd.h> #endif -#include <fcntl.h> -#include <stdio.h> -#include <errno.h> +#include <fcntl.h> +#include <stdio.h> +#include <errno.h> #if defined (HAVE_STRING_H) -# include <string.h> +# include <string.h> #else /* !HAVE_STRING_H */ -# include <strings.h> +# include <strings.h> #endif /* !HAVE_STRING_H */ #ifdef HAVE_STDLIB_H -# include <stdlib.h> +# include <stdlib.h> #endif -#include <time.h> +#include <time.h> -#include <readline/readline.h> -#include <readline/history.h> +#include <readline/readline.h> +#include <readline/history.h> extern char *xmalloc PARAMS((size_t)); @@ -5786,17 +4819,17 @@ typedef struct { } COMMAND; COMMAND commands[] = { - { "cd", com_cd, "Change to directory DIR" }, - { "delete", com_delete, "Delete FILE" }, - { "help", com_help, "Display this text" }, - { "?", com_help, "Synonym for `help'" }, - { "list", com_list, "List files in DIR" }, - { "ls", com_list, "Synonym for `list'" }, - { "pwd", com_pwd, "Print the current working directory" }, - { "quit", com_quit, "Quit using Fileman" }, - { "rename", com_rename, "Rename FILE to NEWNAME" }, - { "stat", com_stat, "Print out statistics on FILE" }, - { "view", com_view, "View the contents of FILE" }, + { "cd", com_cd, "Change to directory DIR" }, + { "delete", com_delete, "Delete FILE" }, + { "help", com_help, "Display this text" }, + { "?", com_help, "Synonym for `help'" }, + { "list", com_list, "List files in DIR" }, + { "ls", com_list, "Synonym for `list'" }, + { "pwd", com_pwd, "Print the current working directory" }, + { "quit", com_quit, "Quit using Fileman" }, + { "rename", com_rename, "Rename FILE to NEWNAME" }, + { "stat", com_stat, "Print out statistics on FILE" }, + { "view", com_view, "View the contents of FILE" }, { (char *)NULL, (rl_icpfunc_t *)NULL, (char *)NULL } }; @@ -5834,7 +4867,7 @@ main (argc, argv) /* Loop reading and executing lines until the user quits. */ for ( ; done == 0; ) { - line = readline ("FileMan: "); + line = readline ("FileMan: "); if (!line) break; @@ -5866,11 +4899,11 @@ execute_line (line) /* Isolate the command word. */ i = 0; - while (line[i] && whitespace (line[i])) + while (line[i] && whitespace (line[i])) i++; word = line + i; - while (line[i] && !whitespace (line[i])) + while (line[i] && !whitespace (line[i])) i++; if (line[i]) @@ -5880,7 +4913,7 @@ execute_line (line) if (!command) { - fprintf (stderr, "%s: No such command for FileMan.\n", word); + fprintf (stderr, "%s: No such command for FileMan.\n", word); return (-1); } @@ -5891,7 +4924,7 @@ execute_line (line) word = line + i; /* Call the function. */ - return ((*(command->func)) (word)); + return ((*(command->func)) (word)); } /* Look up NAME as the name of a command, and return a pointer to that @@ -5904,7 +4937,7 @@ find_command (name) for (i = 0; commands[i].name; i++) if (strcmp (name, commands[i].name) == 0) - return (&commands[i]); + return (&commands[i]); return ((COMMAND *)NULL); } @@ -5924,7 +4957,7 @@ stripwhite (string) return (s); t = s + strlen (s) - 1; - while (t > s && whitespace (*t)) + while (t > s && whitespace (*t)) t--; *++t = '\0'; @@ -5946,7 +4979,7 @@ char **fileman_completion PARAMS((const char *, int, int)); initialize_readline () { /* Allow conditional parsing of the ~/.inputrc file. */ - rl_readline_name = "FileMan"; + rl_readline_name = "FileMan"; /* Tell the completer that we want a crack first. */ rl_attempted_completion_function = fileman_completion; @@ -6023,23 +5056,23 @@ com_list (arg) char *arg; { if (!arg) - arg = ""; + arg = ""; - sprintf (syscom, "ls -FClg %s", arg); + sprintf (syscom, "ls -FClg %s", arg); return (system (syscom)); } com_view (arg) char *arg; { - if (!valid_argument ("view", arg)) + if (!valid_argument ("view", arg)) return 1; #if defined (__MSDOS__) /* more.com doesn't grok slashes in pathnames */ - sprintf (syscom, "less %s", arg); + sprintf (syscom, "less %s", arg); #else - sprintf (syscom, "more %s", arg); + sprintf (syscom, "more %s", arg); #endif return (system (syscom)); } @@ -6047,7 +5080,7 @@ com_view (arg) com_rename (arg) char *arg; { - too_dangerous ("rename"); + too_dangerous ("rename"); return (1); } @@ -6056,33 +5089,33 @@ com_stat (arg) { struct stat finfo; - if (!valid_argument ("stat", arg)) + if (!valid_argument ("stat", arg)) return (1); - if (stat (arg, &finfo) == -1) + if (stat (arg, &finfo) == -1) { perror (arg); return (1); } - printf ("Statistics for `%s':\n", arg); + printf ("Statistics for `%s':\n", arg); - printf ("%s has %d link%s, and is %d byte%s in length.\n", + printf ("%s has %d link%s, and is %d byte%s in length.\n", arg, finfo.st_nlink, - (finfo.st_nlink == 1) ? "" : "s", + (finfo.st_nlink == 1) ? "" : "s", finfo.st_size, - (finfo.st_size == 1) ? "" : "s"); - printf ("Inode Last Change at: %s", ctime (&finfo.st_ctime)); - printf (" Last access at: %s", ctime (&finfo.st_atime)); - printf (" Last modified at: %s", ctime (&finfo.st_mtime)); + (finfo.st_size == 1) ? "" : "s"); + printf ("Inode Last Change at: %s", ctime (&finfo.st_ctime)); + printf (" Last access at: %s", ctime (&finfo.st_atime)); + printf (" Last modified at: %s", ctime (&finfo.st_mtime)); return (0); } com_delete (arg) char *arg; { - too_dangerous ("delete"); + too_dangerous ("delete"); return (1); } @@ -6098,14 +5131,14 @@ com_help (arg) { if (!*arg || (strcmp (arg, commands[i].name) == 0)) { - printf ("%s\t\t%s.\n", commands[i].name, commands[i].doc); + printf ("%s\t\t%s.\n", commands[i].name, commands[i].doc); printed++; } } if (!printed) { - printf ("No commands match `%s'. Possibilities are:\n", arg); + printf ("No commands match `%s'. Possibilities are:\n", arg); for (i = 0; commands[i].name; i++) { @@ -6113,15 +5146,15 @@ com_help (arg) if (printed == 6) { printed = 0; - printf ("\n"); + printf ("\n"); } - printf ("%s\t", commands[i].name); + printf ("%s\t", commands[i].name); printed++; } if (printed) - printf ("\n"); + printf ("\n"); } return (0); } @@ -6136,7 +5169,7 @@ com_cd (arg) return 1; } - com_pwd (""); + com_pwd (""); return (0); } @@ -6149,11 +5182,11 @@ com_pwd (ignore) s = getcwd (dir, sizeof(dir) - 1); if (s == 0) { - printf ("Error getting pwd: %s\n", dir); + printf ("Error getting pwd: %s\n", dir); return 1; } - printf ("Current directory is %s\n", dir); + printf ("Current directory is %s\n", dir); return 0; } @@ -6170,7 +5203,7 @@ too_dangerous (caller) char *caller; { fprintf (stderr, - "%s: Too dangerous for me to distribute. Write it yourself.\n", + "%s: Too dangerous for me to distribute. Write it yourself.\n", caller); } @@ -6182,96 +5215,79 @@ valid_argument (caller, arg) { if (!arg || !*arg) { - fprintf (stderr, "%s: Argument required.\n", caller); + fprintf (stderr, "%s: Argument required.\n", caller); return (0); } return (1); } -</FONT></pre></td></tr></table></P><P> - -<A NAME="GNU Free Documentation License"></A> -<HR SIZE="6"> -<A NAME="SEC50"></A> -<TABLE CELLPADDING=1 CELLSPACING=1 BORDER=0> -<TR><TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT">[<A HREF="readline.html#SEC49"> < </A>]</TD> -<TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT">[<A HREF="readline.html#SEC52"> > </A>]</TD> -<TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT"> <TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT">[<A HREF="readline.html#SEC23"> << </A>]</TD> -<TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT">[<A HREF="readline.html#SEC_Top"> Up </A>]</TD> -<TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT">[ >> ]</TD> -<TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT"> <TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT"> <TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT"> <TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT"> <TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT">[<A HREF="readline.html#SEC_Top">Top</A>]</TD> -<TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT">[<A HREF="readline.html#SEC_Contents">Contents</A>]</TD> -<TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT">[<A HREF="readline.html#SEC52">Index</A>]</TD> -<TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" ALIGN="LEFT">[<A HREF="readline.html#SEC_About"> ? </A>]</TD> -</TR></TABLE> -<H1> A. 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-<TR><TD></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#SEC4">command editing</A></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#SEC4">1.2.1 Readline Bare Essentials</A></TD></TR> -<TR><TD COLSPAN=3> <HR></TD></TR> -<TR><TH><A NAME="cp_E"></A>E</TH><TD></TD><TD></TD></TR> -<TR><TD></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#SEC4">editing command lines</A></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#SEC4">1.2.1 Readline Bare Essentials</A></TD></TR> -<TR><TD COLSPAN=3> <HR></TD></TR> -<TR><TH><A NAME="cp_I"></A>I</TH><TD></TD><TD></TD></TR> -<TR><TD></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#SEC9">initialization file, readline</A></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#SEC9">1.3 Readline Init File</A></TD></TR> -<TR><TD></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#SEC3">interaction, readline</A></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#SEC3">1.2 Readline Interaction</A></TD></TR> -<TR><TD COLSPAN=3> <HR></TD></TR> -<TR><TH><A NAME="cp_K"></A>K</TH><TD></TD><TD></TD></TR> -<TR><TD></TD><TD 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style="text-decoration:none"><b>Q</b></A> +<a class="summary-letter" href="#Function-and-Variable-Index_fn_letter-M"><b>M</b></a> -<A HREF="readline.html#fn_R" style="text-decoration:none"><b>R</b></A> +<a class="summary-letter" href="#Function-and-Variable-Index_fn_letter-N"><b>N</b></a> -<A HREF="readline.html#fn_S" style="text-decoration:none"><b>S</b></A> +<a class="summary-letter" href="#Function-and-Variable-Index_fn_letter-O"><b>O</b></a> -<A HREF="readline.html#fn_T" style="text-decoration:none"><b>T</b></A> +<a class="summary-letter" href="#Function-and-Variable-Index_fn_letter-P"><b>P</b></a> -<A HREF="readline.html#fn_U" style="text-decoration:none"><b>U</b></A> +<a class="summary-letter" href="#Function-and-Variable-Index_fn_letter-Q"><b>Q</b></a> -<A HREF="readline.html#fn_V" style="text-decoration:none"><b>V</b></A> +<a class="summary-letter" href="#Function-and-Variable-Index_fn_letter-R"><b>R</b></a> -<A HREF="readline.html#fn_Y" style="text-decoration:none"><b>Y</b></A> +<a class="summary-letter" href="#Function-and-Variable-Index_fn_letter-S"><b>S</b></a> -</td></tr></table><br><P></P> -<TABLE border=0> -<TR><TD></TD><TH ALIGN=LEFT>Index Entry</TH><TH ALIGN=LEFT> Section</TH></TR> -<TR><TD COLSPAN=3> <HR></TD></TR> -<TR><TH><A NAME="fn__"></A>_</TH><TD></TD><TD></TD></TR> -<TR><TD></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#IDX346"><CODE>_rl_digit_p</CODE></A></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#SEC39">2.4.10 Utility Functions</A></TD></TR> -<TR><TD></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#IDX349"><CODE>_rl_digit_value</CODE></A></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#SEC39">2.4.10 Utility Functions</A></TD></TR> -<TR><TD></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#IDX345"><CODE>_rl_lowercase_p</CODE></A></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#SEC39">2.4.10 Utility Functions</A></TD></TR> -<TR><TD></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#IDX348"><CODE>_rl_to_lower</CODE></A></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#SEC39">2.4.10 Utility Functions</A></TD></TR> -<TR><TD></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#IDX347"><CODE>_rl_to_upper</CODE></A></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#SEC39">2.4.10 Utility Functions</A></TD></TR> -<TR><TD></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#IDX344"><CODE>_rl_uppercase_p</CODE></A></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#SEC39">2.4.10 Utility Functions</A></TD></TR> -<TR><TD COLSPAN=3> <HR></TD></TR> -<TR><TH><A NAME="fn_A"></A>A</TH><TD></TD><TD></TD></TR> -<TR><TD></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#IDX185"><CODE>abort (C-g)</CODE></A></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#SEC21">1.4.8 Some Miscellaneous Commands</A></TD></TR> -<TR><TD></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#IDX186"><CODE>abort (C-g)</CODE></A></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#SEC21">1.4.8 Some Miscellaneous Commands</A></TD></TR> -<TR><TD></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#IDX67"><CODE>accept-line (Newline or Return)</CODE></A></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#SEC15">1.4.2 Commands For Manipulating The History</A></TD></TR> -<TR><TD></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#IDX68"><CODE>accept-line (Newline or Return)</CODE></A></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#SEC15">1.4.2 Commands For Manipulating The History</A></TD></TR> -<TR><TD COLSPAN=3> <HR></TD></TR> -<TR><TH><A NAME="fn_B"></A>B</TH><TD></TD><TD></TD></TR> -<TR><TD></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#IDX51"><CODE>backward-char (C-b)</CODE></A></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#SEC14">1.4.1 Commands For Moving</A></TD></TR> -<TR><TD></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#IDX52"><CODE>backward-char (C-b)</CODE></A></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#SEC14">1.4.1 Commands For Moving</A></TD></TR> -<TR><TD></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#IDX103"><CODE>backward-delete-char (Rubout)</CODE></A></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#SEC16">1.4.3 Commands For Changing Text</A></TD></TR> -<TR><TD></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#IDX104"><CODE>backward-delete-char (Rubout)</CODE></A></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#SEC16">1.4.3 Commands For Changing Text</A></TD></TR> -<TR><TD></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#IDX129"><CODE>backward-kill-line (C-x Rubout)</CODE></A></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#SEC17">1.4.4 Killing And Yanking</A></TD></TR> -<TR><TD></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#IDX130"><CODE>backward-kill-line (C-x Rubout)</CODE></A></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#SEC17">1.4.4 Killing And Yanking</A></TD></TR> -<TR><TD></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#IDX137"><CODE>backward-kill-word (M-<KBD>DEL</KBD>)</CODE></A></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#SEC17">1.4.4 Killing And Yanking</A></TD></TR> -<TR><TD></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#IDX138"><CODE>backward-kill-word (M-<KBD>DEL</KBD>)</CODE></A></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#SEC17">1.4.4 Killing And Yanking</A></TD></TR> -<TR><TD></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#IDX55"><CODE>backward-word (M-b)</CODE></A></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#SEC14">1.4.1 Commands For Moving</A></TD></TR> -<TR><TD></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#IDX56"><CODE>backward-word (M-b)</CODE></A></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#SEC14">1.4.1 Commands For Moving</A></TD></TR> -<TR><TD></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#IDX73"><CODE>beginning-of-history (M-&#60;)</CODE></A></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#SEC15">1.4.2 Commands For Manipulating The History</A></TD></TR> -<TR><TD></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#IDX74"><CODE>beginning-of-history (M-&#60;)</CODE></A></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#SEC15">1.4.2 Commands For Manipulating The History</A></TD></TR> -<TR><TD></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#IDX45"><CODE>beginning-of-line (C-a)</CODE></A></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#SEC14">1.4.1 Commands For Moving</A></TD></TR> -<TR><TD></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#IDX46"><CODE>beginning-of-line (C-a)</CODE></A></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#SEC14">1.4.1 Commands For Moving</A></TD></TR> -<TR><TD></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#IDX5">bell-style</A></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#SEC10">1.3.1 Readline Init File Syntax</A></TD></TR> -<TR><TD></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#IDX6">bind-tty-special-chars</A></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#SEC10">1.3.1 Readline Init File Syntax</A></TD></TR> -<TR><TD></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#IDX7">blink-matching-paren</A></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#SEC10">1.3.1 Readline Init File Syntax</A></TD></TR> -<TR><TD></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#IDX113"><CODE>bracketed-paste-begin ()</CODE></A></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#SEC16">1.4.3 Commands For Changing Text</A></TD></TR> -<TR><TD></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#IDX114"><CODE>bracketed-paste-begin ()</CODE></A></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#SEC16">1.4.3 Commands For Changing Text</A></TD></TR> -<TR><TD COLSPAN=3> <HR></TD></TR> -<TR><TH><A NAME="fn_C"></A>C</TH><TD></TD><TD></TD></TR> -<TR><TD></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#IDX179"><CODE>call-last-kbd-macro (C-x e)</CODE></A></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#SEC20">1.4.7 Keyboard Macros</A></TD></TR> -<TR><TD></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#IDX180"><CODE>call-last-kbd-macro (C-x e)</CODE></A></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#SEC20">1.4.7 Keyboard Macros</A></TD></TR> -<TR><TD></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#IDX123"><CODE>capitalize-word (M-c)</CODE></A></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#SEC16">1.4.3 Commands For Changing Text</A></TD></TR> -<TR><TD></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#IDX124"><CODE>capitalize-word (M-c)</CODE></A></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#SEC16">1.4.3 Commands For Changing Text</A></TD></TR> -<TR><TD></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#IDX201"><CODE>character-search (C-])</CODE></A></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#SEC21">1.4.8 Some Miscellaneous Commands</A></TD></TR> -<TR><TD></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#IDX202"><CODE>character-search (C-])</CODE></A></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#SEC21">1.4.8 Some Miscellaneous Commands</A></TD></TR> -<TR><TD></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#IDX203"><CODE>character-search-backward (M-C-])</CODE></A></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#SEC21">1.4.8 Some Miscellaneous Commands</A></TD></TR> -<TR><TD></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#IDX204"><CODE>character-search-backward (M-C-])</CODE></A></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#SEC21">1.4.8 Some Miscellaneous Commands</A></TD></TR> -<TR><TD></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#IDX61"><CODE>clear-display (M-C-l)</CODE></A></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#SEC14">1.4.1 Commands For Moving</A></TD></TR> -<TR><TD></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#IDX62"><CODE>clear-display (M-C-l)</CODE></A></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#SEC14">1.4.1 Commands For Moving</A></TD></TR> -<TR><TD></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#IDX63"><CODE>clear-screen (C-l)</CODE></A></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#SEC14">1.4.1 Commands For Moving</A></TD></TR> -<TR><TD></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#IDX64"><CODE>clear-screen (C-l)</CODE></A></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#SEC14">1.4.1 Commands For Moving</A></TD></TR> -<TR><TD></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#IDX8">colored-completion-prefix</A></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#SEC10">1.3.1 Readline Init File Syntax</A></TD></TR> -<TR><TD></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#IDX9">colored-stats</A></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#SEC10">1.3.1 Readline Init File Syntax</A></TD></TR> -<TR><TD></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#IDX10">comment-begin</A></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#SEC10">1.3.1 Readline Init File Syntax</A></TD></TR> -<TR><TD></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#IDX163"><CODE>complete (<KBD>TAB</KBD>)</CODE></A></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#SEC19">1.4.6 Letting Readline Type For You</A></TD></TR> -<TR><TD></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#IDX164"><CODE>complete (<KBD>TAB</KBD>)</CODE></A></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#SEC19">1.4.6 Letting Readline Type For You</A></TD></TR> -<TR><TD></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#IDX11">completion-display-width</A></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#SEC10">1.3.1 Readline Init File Syntax</A></TD></TR> -<TR><TD></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#IDX12">completion-ignore-case</A></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#SEC10">1.3.1 Readline Init File Syntax</A></TD></TR> -<TR><TD></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#IDX13">completion-map-case</A></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#SEC10">1.3.1 Readline Init File Syntax</A></TD></TR> -<TR><TD></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#IDX14">completion-prefix-display-length</A></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#SEC10">1.3.1 Readline Init File Syntax</A></TD></TR> -<TR><TD></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#IDX15">completion-query-items</A></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#SEC10">1.3.1 Readline Init File Syntax</A></TD></TR> -<TR><TD></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#IDX16">convert-meta</A></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#SEC10">1.3.1 Readline Init File Syntax</A></TD></TR> -<TR><TD></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#IDX151"><CODE>copy-backward-word ()</CODE></A></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#SEC17">1.4.4 Killing And Yanking</A></TD></TR> -<TR><TD></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#IDX152"><CODE>copy-backward-word ()</CODE></A></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#SEC17">1.4.4 Killing And Yanking</A></TD></TR> -<TR><TD></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#IDX153"><CODE>copy-forward-word ()</CODE></A></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#SEC17">1.4.4 Killing And Yanking</A></TD></TR> -<TR><TD></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#IDX154"><CODE>copy-forward-word ()</CODE></A></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#SEC17">1.4.4 Killing And Yanking</A></TD></TR> -<TR><TD></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#IDX149"><CODE>copy-region-as-kill ()</CODE></A></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#SEC17">1.4.4 Killing And Yanking</A></TD></TR> -<TR><TD></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#IDX150"><CODE>copy-region-as-kill ()</CODE></A></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#SEC17">1.4.4 Killing And Yanking</A></TD></TR> -<TR><TD COLSPAN=3> <HR></TD></TR> -<TR><TH><A NAME="fn_D"></A>D</TH><TD></TD><TD></TD></TR> -<TR><TD></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#IDX101"><CODE>delete-char (C-d)</CODE></A></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#SEC16">1.4.3 Commands For Changing Text</A></TD></TR> -<TR><TD></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#IDX102"><CODE>delete-char (C-d)</CODE></A></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#SEC16">1.4.3 Commands For Changing Text</A></TD></TR> -<TR><TD></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#IDX173"><CODE>delete-char-or-list ()</CODE></A></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#SEC19">1.4.6 Letting Readline Type For You</A></TD></TR> -<TR><TD></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#IDX174"><CODE>delete-char-or-list ()</CODE></A></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#SEC19">1.4.6 Letting Readline Type For You</A></TD></TR> -<TR><TD></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#IDX145"><CODE>delete-horizontal-space ()</CODE></A></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#SEC17">1.4.4 Killing And Yanking</A></TD></TR> -<TR><TD></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#IDX146"><CODE>delete-horizontal-space ()</CODE></A></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#SEC17">1.4.4 Killing And Yanking</A></TD></TR> -<TR><TD></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#IDX159"><CODE>digit-argument (<KBD>M-0</KBD>, <KBD>M-1</KBD>, <small>...</small> <KBD>M--</KBD>)</CODE></A></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#SEC18">1.4.5 Specifying Numeric Arguments</A></TD></TR> -<TR><TD></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#IDX160"><CODE>digit-argument (<KBD>M-0</KBD>, <KBD>M-1</KBD>, <small>...</small> <KBD>M--</KBD>)</CODE></A></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#SEC18">1.4.5 Specifying Numeric Arguments</A></TD></TR> -<TR><TD></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#IDX17">disable-completion</A></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#SEC10">1.3.1 Readline Init File Syntax</A></TD></TR> -<TR><TD></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#IDX187"><CODE>do-lowercase-version (M-A, M-B, M-<VAR>x</VAR>, <small>...</small>)</CODE></A></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#SEC21">1.4.8 Some Miscellaneous Commands</A></TD></TR> -<TR><TD></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#IDX188"><CODE>do-lowercase-version (M-A, M-B, M-<VAR>x</VAR>, <small>...</small>)</CODE></A></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#SEC21">1.4.8 Some Miscellaneous Commands</A></TD></TR> -<TR><TD></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#IDX121"><CODE>downcase-word (M-l)</CODE></A></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#SEC16">1.4.3 Commands For Changing Text</A></TD></TR> -<TR><TD></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#IDX122"><CODE>downcase-word (M-l)</CODE></A></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#SEC16">1.4.3 Commands For Changing Text</A></TD></TR> -<TR><TD></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#IDX209"><CODE>dump-functions ()</CODE></A></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#SEC21">1.4.8 Some Miscellaneous Commands</A></TD></TR> -<TR><TD></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#IDX210"><CODE>dump-functions ()</CODE></A></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#SEC21">1.4.8 Some Miscellaneous Commands</A></TD></TR> -<TR><TD></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#IDX213"><CODE>dump-macros ()</CODE></A></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#SEC21">1.4.8 Some Miscellaneous Commands</A></TD></TR> -<TR><TD></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#IDX214"><CODE>dump-macros ()</CODE></A></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#SEC21">1.4.8 Some Miscellaneous Commands</A></TD></TR> -<TR><TD></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#IDX211"><CODE>dump-variables ()</CODE></A></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#SEC21">1.4.8 Some Miscellaneous Commands</A></TD></TR> -<TR><TD></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#IDX212"><CODE>dump-variables ()</CODE></A></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#SEC21">1.4.8 Some Miscellaneous Commands</A></TD></TR> -<TR><TD COLSPAN=3> <HR></TD></TR> -<TR><TH><A NAME="fn_E"></A>E</TH><TD></TD><TD></TD></TR> -<TR><TD></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#IDX18">echo-control-characters</A></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#SEC10">1.3.1 Readline Init File Syntax</A></TD></TR> -<TR><TD></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#IDX19">editing-mode</A></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#SEC10">1.3.1 Readline Init File Syntax</A></TD></TR> -<TR><TD></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#IDX215"><CODE>emacs-editing-mode (C-e)</CODE></A></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#SEC21">1.4.8 Some Miscellaneous Commands</A></TD></TR> -<TR><TD></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#IDX216"><CODE>emacs-editing-mode (C-e)</CODE></A></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#SEC21">1.4.8 Some Miscellaneous Commands</A></TD></TR> -<TR><TD></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#IDX20">emacs-mode-string</A></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#SEC10">1.3.1 Readline Init File Syntax</A></TD></TR> -<TR><TD></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#IDX21">enable-bracketed-paste</A></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#SEC10">1.3.1 Readline Init File Syntax</A></TD></TR> -<TR><TD></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#IDX22">enable-keypad</A></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#SEC10">1.3.1 Readline Init File Syntax</A></TD></TR> -<TR><TD></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#IDX177"><CODE>end-kbd-macro (C-x ))</CODE></A></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#SEC20">1.4.7 Keyboard Macros</A></TD></TR> -<TR><TD></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#IDX178"><CODE>end-kbd-macro (C-x ))</CODE></A></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#SEC20">1.4.7 Keyboard Macros</A></TD></TR> -<TR><TD></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#IDX99"><CODE><I>end-of-file</I> (usually C-d)</CODE></A></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#SEC16">1.4.3 Commands For Changing Text</A></TD></TR> -<TR><TD></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#IDX100"><CODE><I>end-of-file</I> (usually C-d)</CODE></A></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#SEC16">1.4.3 Commands For Changing Text</A></TD></TR> -<TR><TD></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#IDX75"><CODE>end-of-history (M-&#62;)</CODE></A></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#SEC15">1.4.2 Commands For Manipulating The History</A></TD></TR> -<TR><TD></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#IDX76"><CODE>end-of-history (M-&#62;)</CODE></A></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#SEC15">1.4.2 Commands For Manipulating The History</A></TD></TR> -<TR><TD></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#IDX47"><CODE>end-of-line (C-e)</CODE></A></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#SEC14">1.4.1 Commands For Moving</A></TD></TR> -<TR><TD></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#IDX48"><CODE>end-of-line (C-e)</CODE></A></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#SEC14">1.4.1 Commands For Moving</A></TD></TR> -<TR><TD></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#IDX199"><CODE>exchange-point-and-mark (C-x C-x)</CODE></A></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#SEC21">1.4.8 Some Miscellaneous Commands</A></TD></TR> -<TR><TD></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#IDX200"><CODE>exchange-point-and-mark (C-x C-x)</CODE></A></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#SEC21">1.4.8 Some Miscellaneous Commands</A></TD></TR> -<TR><TD></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#IDX23">expand-tilde</A></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#SEC10">1.3.1 Readline Init File Syntax</A></TD></TR> -<TR><TD COLSPAN=3> <HR></TD></TR> -<TR><TH><A NAME="fn_F"></A>F</TH><TD></TD><TD></TD></TR> -<TR><TD></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#IDX105"><CODE>forward-backward-delete-char ()</CODE></A></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#SEC16">1.4.3 Commands For Changing Text</A></TD></TR> -<TR><TD></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#IDX106"><CODE>forward-backward-delete-char ()</CODE></A></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#SEC16">1.4.3 Commands For Changing Text</A></TD></TR> -<TR><TD></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#IDX49"><CODE>forward-char (C-f)</CODE></A></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#SEC14">1.4.1 Commands For Moving</A></TD></TR> -<TR><TD></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#IDX50"><CODE>forward-char (C-f)</CODE></A></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#SEC14">1.4.1 Commands For Moving</A></TD></TR> -<TR><TD></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#IDX79"><CODE>forward-search-history (C-s)</CODE></A></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#SEC15">1.4.2 Commands For Manipulating The History</A></TD></TR> -<TR><TD></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#IDX80"><CODE>forward-search-history (C-s)</CODE></A></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#SEC15">1.4.2 Commands For Manipulating The History</A></TD></TR> -<TR><TD></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#IDX53"><CODE>forward-word (M-f)</CODE></A></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#SEC14">1.4.1 Commands For Moving</A></TD></TR> -<TR><TD></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#IDX54"><CODE>forward-word (M-f)</CODE></A></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#SEC14">1.4.1 Commands For Moving</A></TD></TR> -<TR><TD COLSPAN=3> <HR></TD></TR> -<TR><TH><A NAME="fn_H"></A>H</TH><TD></TD><TD></TD></TR> -<TR><TD></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#IDX24">history-preserve-point</A></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#SEC10">1.3.1 Readline Init File Syntax</A></TD></TR> -<TR><TD></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#IDX87"><CODE>history-search-backward ()</CODE></A></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#SEC15">1.4.2 Commands For Manipulating The History</A></TD></TR> -<TR><TD></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#IDX88"><CODE>history-search-backward ()</CODE></A></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#SEC15">1.4.2 Commands For Manipulating The History</A></TD></TR> -<TR><TD></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#IDX85"><CODE>history-search-forward ()</CODE></A></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#SEC15">1.4.2 Commands For Manipulating The History</A></TD></TR> -<TR><TD></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#IDX86"><CODE>history-search-forward ()</CODE></A></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#SEC15">1.4.2 Commands For Manipulating The History</A></TD></TR> -<TR><TD></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#IDX25">history-size</A></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#SEC10">1.3.1 Readline Init File Syntax</A></TD></TR> -<TR><TD></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#IDX91"><CODE>history-substring-search-backward ()</CODE></A></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#SEC15">1.4.2 Commands For Manipulating The History</A></TD></TR> -<TR><TD></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#IDX92"><CODE>history-substring-search-backward ()</CODE></A></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#SEC15">1.4.2 Commands For Manipulating The History</A></TD></TR> -<TR><TD></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#IDX89"><CODE>history-substring-search-forward ()</CODE></A></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#SEC15">1.4.2 Commands For Manipulating The History</A></TD></TR> -<TR><TD></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#IDX90"><CODE>history-substring-search-forward ()</CODE></A></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#SEC15">1.4.2 Commands For Manipulating The History</A></TD></TR> -<TR><TD></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#IDX26">horizontal-scroll-mode</A></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#SEC10">1.3.1 Readline Init File Syntax</A></TD></TR> -<TR><TD COLSPAN=3> <HR></TD></TR> -<TR><TH><A NAME="fn_I"></A>I</TH><TD></TD><TD></TD></TR> -<TR><TD></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#IDX27">input-meta</A></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#SEC10">1.3.1 Readline Init File Syntax</A></TD></TR> -<TR><TD></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#IDX207"><CODE>insert-comment (M-#)</CODE></A></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#SEC21">1.4.8 Some Miscellaneous Commands</A></TD></TR> -<TR><TD></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#IDX208"><CODE>insert-comment (M-#)</CODE></A></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#SEC21">1.4.8 Some Miscellaneous Commands</A></TD></TR> -<TR><TD></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#IDX167"><CODE>insert-completions (M-*)</CODE></A></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#SEC19">1.4.6 Letting Readline Type For You</A></TD></TR> -<TR><TD></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#IDX168"><CODE>insert-completions (M-*)</CODE></A></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#SEC19">1.4.6 Letting Readline Type For You</A></TD></TR> -<TR><TD></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#IDX29">isearch-terminators</A></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#SEC10">1.3.1 Readline Init File Syntax</A></TD></TR> -<TR><TD COLSPAN=3> <HR></TD></TR> -<TR><TH><A NAME="fn_K"></A>K</TH><TD></TD><TD></TD></TR> -<TR><TD></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#IDX30">keymap</A></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#SEC10">1.3.1 Readline Init File Syntax</A></TD></TR> -<TR><TD></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#IDX127"><CODE>kill-line (C-k)</CODE></A></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#SEC17">1.4.4 Killing And Yanking</A></TD></TR> -<TR><TD></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#IDX128"><CODE>kill-line (C-k)</CODE></A></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#SEC17">1.4.4 Killing And Yanking</A></TD></TR> -<TR><TD></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#IDX147"><CODE>kill-region ()</CODE></A></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#SEC17">1.4.4 Killing And Yanking</A></TD></TR> -<TR><TD></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#IDX148"><CODE>kill-region ()</CODE></A></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#SEC17">1.4.4 Killing And Yanking</A></TD></TR> -<TR><TD></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#IDX133"><CODE>kill-whole-line ()</CODE></A></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#SEC17">1.4.4 Killing And Yanking</A></TD></TR> -<TR><TD></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#IDX134"><CODE>kill-whole-line ()</CODE></A></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#SEC17">1.4.4 Killing And Yanking</A></TD></TR> -<TR><TD></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#IDX135"><CODE>kill-word (M-d)</CODE></A></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#SEC17">1.4.4 Killing And Yanking</A></TD></TR> -<TR><TD></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#IDX136"><CODE>kill-word (M-d)</CODE></A></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#SEC17">1.4.4 Killing And Yanking</A></TD></TR> -<TR><TD COLSPAN=3> <HR></TD></TR> -<TR><TH><A NAME="fn_M"></A>M</TH><TD></TD><TD></TD></TR> -<TR><TD></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#IDX31">mark-modified-lines</A></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#SEC10">1.3.1 Readline Init File Syntax</A></TD></TR> -<TR><TD></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#IDX32">mark-symlinked-directories</A></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#SEC10">1.3.1 Readline Init File Syntax</A></TD></TR> -<TR><TD></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#IDX33">match-hidden-files</A></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#SEC10">1.3.1 Readline Init File Syntax</A></TD></TR> -<TR><TD></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#IDX169"><CODE>menu-complete ()</CODE></A></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#SEC19">1.4.6 Letting Readline Type For You</A></TD></TR> -<TR><TD></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#IDX170"><CODE>menu-complete ()</CODE></A></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#SEC19">1.4.6 Letting Readline Type For You</A></TD></TR> -<TR><TD></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#IDX171"><CODE>menu-complete-backward ()</CODE></A></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#SEC19">1.4.6 Letting Readline Type For You</A></TD></TR> -<TR><TD></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#IDX172"><CODE>menu-complete-backward ()</CODE></A></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#SEC19">1.4.6 Letting Readline Type For You</A></TD></TR> -<TR><TD></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#IDX34">menu-complete-display-prefix</A></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#SEC10">1.3.1 Readline Init File Syntax</A></TD></TR> -<TR><TD></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#IDX28">meta-flag</A></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#SEC10">1.3.1 Readline Init File Syntax</A></TD></TR> -<TR><TD COLSPAN=3> <HR></TD></TR> -<TR><TH><A NAME="fn_N"></A>N</TH><TD></TD><TD></TD></TR> -<TR><TD></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#IDX71"><CODE>next-history (C-n)</CODE></A></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#SEC15">1.4.2 Commands For Manipulating The History</A></TD></TR> -<TR><TD></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#IDX72"><CODE>next-history (C-n)</CODE></A></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#SEC15">1.4.2 Commands For Manipulating The History</A></TD></TR> -<TR><TD></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#IDX59"><CODE>next-screen-line ()</CODE></A></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#SEC14">1.4.1 Commands For Moving</A></TD></TR> -<TR><TD></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#IDX60"><CODE>next-screen-line ()</CODE></A></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#SEC14">1.4.1 Commands For Moving</A></TD></TR> -<TR><TD></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#IDX83"><CODE>non-incremental-forward-search-history (M-n)</CODE></A></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#SEC15">1.4.2 Commands For Manipulating The History</A></TD></TR> -<TR><TD></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#IDX84"><CODE>non-incremental-forward-search-history (M-n)</CODE></A></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#SEC15">1.4.2 Commands For Manipulating The History</A></TD></TR> -<TR><TD></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#IDX81"><CODE>non-incremental-reverse-search-history (M-p)</CODE></A></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#SEC15">1.4.2 Commands For Manipulating The History</A></TD></TR> -<TR><TD></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#IDX82"><CODE>non-incremental-reverse-search-history (M-p)</CODE></A></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#SEC15">1.4.2 Commands For Manipulating The History</A></TD></TR> -<TR><TD COLSPAN=3> <HR></TD></TR> -<TR><TH><A NAME="fn_O"></A>O</TH><TD></TD><TD></TD></TR> -<TR><TD></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#IDX97"><CODE>operate-and-get-next (C-o)</CODE></A></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#SEC15">1.4.2 Commands For Manipulating The History</A></TD></TR> -<TR><TD></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#IDX98"><CODE>operate-and-get-next (C-o)</CODE></A></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#SEC15">1.4.2 Commands For Manipulating The History</A></TD></TR> -<TR><TD></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#IDX35">output-meta</A></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#SEC10">1.3.1 Readline Init File Syntax</A></TD></TR> -<TR><TD></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#IDX125"><CODE>overwrite-mode ()</CODE></A></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#SEC16">1.4.3 Commands For Changing Text</A></TD></TR> -<TR><TD></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#IDX126"><CODE>overwrite-mode ()</CODE></A></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#SEC16">1.4.3 Commands For Changing Text</A></TD></TR> -<TR><TD COLSPAN=3> <HR></TD></TR> -<TR><TH><A NAME="fn_P"></A>P</TH><TD></TD><TD></TD></TR> -<TR><TD></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#IDX36">page-completions</A></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#SEC10">1.3.1 Readline Init File Syntax</A></TD></TR> -<TR><TD></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#IDX165"><CODE>possible-completions (M-?)</CODE></A></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#SEC19">1.4.6 Letting Readline Type For You</A></TD></TR> -<TR><TD></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#IDX166"><CODE>possible-completions (M-?)</CODE></A></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#SEC19">1.4.6 Letting Readline Type For You</A></TD></TR> -<TR><TD></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#IDX189"><CODE>prefix-meta (<KBD>ESC</KBD>)</CODE></A></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#SEC21">1.4.8 Some Miscellaneous Commands</A></TD></TR> -<TR><TD></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#IDX190"><CODE>prefix-meta (<KBD>ESC</KBD>)</CODE></A></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#SEC21">1.4.8 Some Miscellaneous Commands</A></TD></TR> -<TR><TD></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#IDX69"><CODE>previous-history (C-p)</CODE></A></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#SEC15">1.4.2 Commands For Manipulating The History</A></TD></TR> -<TR><TD></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#IDX70"><CODE>previous-history (C-p)</CODE></A></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#SEC15">1.4.2 Commands For Manipulating The History</A></TD></TR> -<TR><TD></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#IDX57"><CODE>previous-screen-line ()</CODE></A></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#SEC14">1.4.1 Commands For Moving</A></TD></TR> -<TR><TD></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#IDX58"><CODE>previous-screen-line ()</CODE></A></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#SEC14">1.4.1 Commands For Moving</A></TD></TR> -<TR><TD></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#IDX181"><CODE>print-last-kbd-macro ()</CODE></A></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#SEC20">1.4.7 Keyboard Macros</A></TD></TR> -<TR><TD></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#IDX182"><CODE>print-last-kbd-macro ()</CODE></A></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#SEC20">1.4.7 Keyboard Macros</A></TD></TR> -<TR><TD COLSPAN=3> <HR></TD></TR> -<TR><TH><A NAME="fn_Q"></A>Q</TH><TD></TD><TD></TD></TR> -<TR><TD></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#IDX107"><CODE>quoted-insert (C-q or C-v)</CODE></A></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#SEC16">1.4.3 Commands For Changing Text</A></TD></TR> -<TR><TD></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#IDX108"><CODE>quoted-insert (C-q or C-v)</CODE></A></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#SEC16">1.4.3 Commands For Changing Text</A></TD></TR> -<TR><TD COLSPAN=3> <HR></TD></TR> -<TR><TH><A NAME="fn_R"></A>R</TH><TD></TD><TD></TD></TR> -<TR><TD></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#IDX183"><CODE>re-read-init-file (C-x C-r)</CODE></A></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#SEC21">1.4.8 Some Miscellaneous Commands</A></TD></TR> -<TR><TD></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#IDX184"><CODE>re-read-init-file (C-x C-r)</CODE></A></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#SEC21">1.4.8 Some Miscellaneous Commands</A></TD></TR> -<TR><TD></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#IDX219"><CODE>readline</CODE></A></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#SEC24">2.1 Basic Behavior</A></TD></TR> -<TR><TD></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#IDX65"><CODE>redraw-current-line ()</CODE></A></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#SEC14">1.4.1 Commands For Moving</A></TD></TR> -<TR><TD></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#IDX66"><CODE>redraw-current-line ()</CODE></A></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#SEC14">1.4.1 Commands For Moving</A></TD></TR> -<TR><TD></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#IDX77"><CODE>reverse-search-history (C-r)</CODE></A></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#SEC15">1.4.2 Commands For Manipulating The History</A></TD></TR> -<TR><TD></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#IDX78"><CODE>reverse-search-history (C-r)</CODE></A></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#SEC15">1.4.2 Commands For Manipulating The History</A></TD></TR> -<TR><TD></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#IDX37">revert-all-at-newline</A></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#SEC10">1.3.1 Readline Init File Syntax</A></TD></TR> -<TR><TD></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#IDX193"><CODE>revert-line (M-r)</CODE></A></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#SEC21">1.4.8 Some Miscellaneous Commands</A></TD></TR> -<TR><TD></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#IDX194"><CODE>revert-line (M-r)</CODE></A></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#SEC21">1.4.8 Some Miscellaneous Commands</A></TD></TR> -<TR><TD></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#IDX358"><CODE>rl_activate_mark</CODE></A></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#SEC40">2.4.11 Miscellaneous Functions</A></TD></TR> -<TR><TD></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#IDX261"><CODE>rl_add_defun</CODE></A></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#SEC30">2.4.1 Naming a Function</A></TD></TR> -<TR><TD></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#IDX297"><CODE>rl_add_funmap_entry</CODE></A></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#SEC33">2.4.4 Associating Function Names and Bindings</A></TD></TR> -<TR><TD></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#IDX300"><CODE>rl_add_undo</CODE></A></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#SEC34">2.4.5 Allowing Undoing</A></TD></TR> -<TR><TD></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#IDX342"><CODE>rl_alphabetic</CODE></A></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#SEC39">2.4.10 Utility Functions</A></TD></TR> -<TR><TD></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#IDX232">rl_already_prompted</A></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#SEC28">2.3 Readline Variables</A></TD></TR> -<TR><TD></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#IDX393">rl_attempted_completion_function</A></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#SEC48">2.6.3 Completion Variables</A></TD></TR> -<TR><TD></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#IDX420">rl_attempted_completion_over</A></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#SEC48">2.6.3 Completion Variables</A></TD></TR> -<TR><TD></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#IDX404">rl_basic_quote_characters</A></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#SEC48">2.6.3 Completion Variables</A></TD></TR> -<TR><TD></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#IDX403">rl_basic_word_break_characters</A></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#SEC48">2.6.3 Completion Variables</A></TD></TR> -<TR><TD></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#IDX298"><CODE>rl_begin_undo_group</CODE></A></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#SEC34">2.4.5 Allowing Undoing</A></TD></TR> -<TR><TD></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#IDX273"><CODE>rl_bind_key</CODE></A></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#SEC32">2.4.3 Binding Keys</A></TD></TR> -<TR><TD></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#IDX275"><CODE>rl_bind_key_if_unbound</CODE></A></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#SEC32">2.4.3 Binding Keys</A></TD></TR> -<TR><TD></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#IDX276"><CODE>rl_bind_key_if_unbound_in_map</CODE></A></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#SEC32">2.4.3 Binding Keys</A></TD></TR> -<TR><TD></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#IDX274"><CODE>rl_bind_key_in_map</CODE></A></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#SEC32">2.4.3 Binding Keys</A></TD></TR> -<TR><TD></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#IDX281"><CODE>rl_bind_keyseq</CODE></A></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#SEC32">2.4.3 Binding Keys</A></TD></TR> -<TR><TD></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#IDX284"><CODE>rl_bind_keyseq_if_unbound</CODE></A></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#SEC32">2.4.3 Binding Keys</A></TD></TR> -<TR><TD></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#IDX285"><CODE>rl_bind_keyseq_if_unbound_in_map</CODE></A></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#SEC32">2.4.3 Binding Keys</A></TD></TR> -<TR><TD></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#IDX282"><CODE>rl_bind_keyseq_in_map</CODE></A></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#SEC32">2.4.3 Binding Keys</A></TD></TR> -<TR><TD></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#IDX252">rl_binding_keymap</A></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#SEC28">2.3 Readline Variables</A></TD></TR> -<TR><TD></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#IDX362"><CODE>rl_callback_handler_install</CODE></A></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#SEC41">2.4.12 Alternate Interface</A></TD></TR> -<TR><TD></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#IDX365"><CODE>rl_callback_handler_remove</CODE></A></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#SEC41">2.4.12 Alternate Interface</A></TD></TR> -<TR><TD></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#IDX363"><CODE>rl_callback_read_char</CODE></A></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#SEC41">2.4.12 Alternate Interface</A></TD></TR> -<TR><TD></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#IDX364"><CODE>rl_callback_sigcleanup</CODE></A></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#SEC41">2.4.12 Alternate Interface</A></TD></TR> -<TR><TD></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#IDX366">rl_catch_signals</A></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#SEC44">2.5 Readline Signal Handling</A></TD></TR> -<TR><TD></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#IDX367">rl_catch_sigwinch</A></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#SEC44">2.5 Readline Signal Handling</A></TD></TR> -<TR><TD></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#IDX369">rl_change_environment</A></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#SEC44">2.5 Readline Signal Handling</A></TD></TR> -<TR><TD></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#IDX396">rl_char_is_quoted_p</A></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#SEC48">2.6.3 Completion Variables</A></TD></TR> -<TR><TD></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#IDX374"><CODE>rl_check_signals</CODE></A></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#SEC44">2.5 Readline Signal Handling</A></TD></TR> -<TR><TD></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#IDX371"><CODE>rl_cleanup_after_signal</CODE></A></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#SEC44">2.5 Readline Signal Handling</A></TD></TR> -<TR><TD></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#IDX357"><CODE>rl_clear_history</CODE></A></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#SEC40">2.4.11 Miscellaneous Functions</A></TD></TR> -<TR><TD></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#IDX313"><CODE>rl_clear_message</CODE></A></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#SEC35">2.4.6 Redisplay</A></TD></TR> -<TR><TD></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#IDX327"><CODE>rl_clear_pending_input</CODE></A></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#SEC37">2.4.8 Character Input</A></TD></TR> -<TR><TD></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#IDX381"><CODE>rl_clear_signals</CODE></A></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#SEC44">2.5 Readline Signal Handling</A></TD></TR> -<TR><TD></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#IDX308"><CODE>rl_clear_visible_line</CODE></A></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#SEC35">2.4.6 Redisplay</A></TD></TR> -<TR><TD></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#IDX382"><CODE>rl_complete</CODE></A></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#SEC46">2.6.1 How Completing Works</A></TD></TR> -<TR><TD></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#IDX385"><CODE>rl_complete</CODE></A></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#SEC47">2.6.2 Completion Functions</A></TD></TR> -<TR><TD></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#IDX384"><CODE>rl_complete_internal</CODE></A></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#SEC47">2.6.2 Completion Functions</A></TD></TR> -<TR><TD></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#IDX407">rl_completer_quote_characters</A></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#SEC48">2.6.3 Completion Variables</A></TD></TR> -<TR><TD></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#IDX405">rl_completer_word_break_characters</A></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#SEC48">2.6.3 Completion Variables</A></TD></TR> -<TR><TD></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#IDX411">rl_completion_append_character</A></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#SEC48">2.6.3 Completion Variables</A></TD></TR> -<TR><TD></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#IDX402">rl_completion_display_matches_hook</A></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#SEC48">2.6.3 Completion Variables</A></TD></TR> -<TR><TD></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#IDX383">rl_completion_entry_function</A></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#SEC46">2.6.1 How Completing Works</A></TD></TR> -<TR><TD></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#IDX392">rl_completion_entry_function</A></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#SEC48">2.6.3 Completion Variables</A></TD></TR> -<TR><TD></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#IDX415">rl_completion_found_quote</A></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#SEC48">2.6.3 Completion Variables</A></TD></TR> -<TR><TD></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#IDX423">rl_completion_invoking_key</A></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#SEC48">2.6.3 Completion Variables</A></TD></TR> -<TR><TD></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#IDX416">rl_completion_mark_symlink_dirs</A></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#SEC48">2.6.3 Completion Variables</A></TD></TR> -<TR><TD></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#IDX389"><CODE>rl_completion_matches</CODE></A></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#SEC47">2.6.2 Completion Functions</A></TD></TR> -<TR><TD></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#IDX388"><CODE>rl_completion_mode</CODE></A></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#SEC47">2.6.2 Completion Functions</A></TD></TR> -<TR><TD></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#IDX410">rl_completion_query_items</A></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#SEC48">2.6.3 Completion Variables</A></TD></TR> -<TR><TD></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#IDX413">rl_completion_quote_character</A></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#SEC48">2.6.3 Completion Variables</A></TD></TR> -<TR><TD></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#IDX412">rl_completion_suppress_append</A></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#SEC48">2.6.3 Completion Variables</A></TD></TR> -<TR><TD></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#IDX414">rl_completion_suppress_quote</A></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#SEC48">2.6.3 Completion Variables</A></TD></TR> -<TR><TD></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#IDX422">rl_completion_type</A></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#SEC48">2.6.3 Completion Variables</A></TD></TR> -<TR><TD></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#IDX406">rl_completion_word_break_hook</A></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#SEC48">2.6.3 Completion Variables</A></TD></TR> -<TR><TD></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#IDX263"><CODE>rl_copy_keymap</CODE></A></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#SEC31">2.4.2 Selecting a Keymap</A></TD></TR> -<TR><TD></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#IDX320"><CODE>rl_copy_text</CODE></A></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#SEC36">2.4.7 Modifying Text</A></TD></TR> -<TR><TD></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#IDX310"><CODE>rl_crlf</CODE></A></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#SEC35">2.4.6 Redisplay</A></TD></TR> -<TR><TD></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#IDX359"><CODE>rl_deactivate_mark</CODE></A></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#SEC40">2.4.11 Miscellaneous Functions</A></TD></TR> -<TR><TD></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#IDX319"><CODE>rl_delete_text</CODE></A></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#SEC36">2.4.7 Modifying Text</A></TD></TR> -<TR><TD></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#IDX250">rl_deprep_term_function</A></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#SEC28">2.3 Readline Variables</A></TD></TR> -<TR><TD></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#IDX330"><CODE>rl_deprep_terminal</CODE></A></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#SEC38">2.4.9 Terminal Management</A></TD></TR> -<TR><TD></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#IDX341"><CODE>rl_ding</CODE></A></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#SEC39">2.4.10 Utility Functions</A></TD></TR> -<TR><TD></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#IDX398">rl_directory_completion_hook</A></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#SEC48">2.6.3 Completion Variables</A></TD></TR> -<TR><TD></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#IDX399">rl_directory_rewrite_hook;</A></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#SEC48">2.6.3 Completion Variables</A></TD></TR> -<TR><TD></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#IDX265"><CODE>rl_discard_keymap</CODE></A></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#SEC31">2.4.2 Selecting a Keymap</A></TD></TR> -<TR><TD></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#IDX228">rl_dispatching</A></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#SEC28">2.3 Readline Variables</A></TD></TR> -<TR><TD></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#IDX343"><CODE>rl_display_match_list</CODE></A></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#SEC39">2.4.10 Utility Functions</A></TD></TR> -<TR><TD></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#IDX231">rl_display_prompt</A></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#SEC28">2.3 Readline Variables</A></TD></TR> -<TR><TD></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#IDX302"><CODE>rl_do_undo</CODE></A></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#SEC34">2.4.5 Allowing Undoing</A></TD></TR> -<TR><TD></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#IDX225">rl_done</A></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#SEC28">2.3 Readline Variables</A></TD></TR> -<TR><TD></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#IDX375"><CODE>rl_echo_signal_char</CODE></A></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#SEC44">2.5 Readline Signal Handling</A></TD></TR> -<TR><TD></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#IDX260">rl_editing_mode</A></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#SEC28">2.3 Readline Variables</A></TD></TR> -<TR><TD></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#IDX267"><CODE>rl_empty_keymap</CODE></A></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#SEC31">2.4.2 Selecting a Keymap</A></TD></TR> -<TR><TD></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#IDX223">rl_end</A></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#SEC28">2.3 Readline Variables</A></TD></TR> -<TR><TD></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#IDX299"><CODE>rl_end_undo_group</CODE></A></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#SEC34">2.4.5 Allowing Undoing</A></TD></TR> -<TR><TD></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#IDX229">rl_erase_empty_line</A></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#SEC28">2.3 Readline Variables</A></TD></TR> -<TR><TD></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#IDX244">rl_event_hook</A></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#SEC28">2.3 Readline Variables</A></TD></TR> -<TR><TD></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#IDX326"><CODE>rl_execute_next</CODE></A></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#SEC37">2.4.8 Character Input</A></TD></TR> -<TR><TD></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#IDX254">rl_executing_key</A></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#SEC28">2.3 Readline Variables</A></TD></TR> -<TR><TD></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#IDX251">rl_executing_keymap</A></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#SEC28">2.3 Readline Variables</A></TD></TR> -<TR><TD></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#IDX255">rl_executing_keyseq</A></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#SEC28">2.3 Readline Variables</A></TD></TR> -<TR><TD></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#IDX253">rl_executing_macro</A></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#SEC28">2.3 Readline Variables</A></TD></TR> -<TR><TD></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#IDX316"><CODE>rl_expand_prompt</CODE></A></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#SEC35">2.4.6 Redisplay</A></TD></TR> -<TR><TD></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#IDX258">rl_explicit_arg</A></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#SEC28">2.3 Readline Variables</A></TD></TR> -<TR><TD></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#IDX339"><CODE>rl_extend_line_buffer</CODE></A></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#SEC39">2.4.10 Utility Functions</A></TD></TR> -<TR><TD></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#IDX418">rl_filename_completion_desired</A></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#SEC48">2.6.3 Completion Variables</A></TD></TR> -<TR><TD></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#IDX390"><CODE>rl_filename_completion_function</CODE></A></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#SEC47">2.6.2 Completion Functions</A></TD></TR> -<TR><TD></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#IDX395">rl_filename_dequoting_function</A></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#SEC48">2.6.3 Completion Variables</A></TD></TR> -<TR><TD></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#IDX408">rl_filename_quote_characters</A></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#SEC48">2.6.3 Completion Variables</A></TD></TR> -<TR><TD></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#IDX419">rl_filename_quoting_desired</A></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#SEC48">2.6.3 Completion Variables</A></TD></TR> -<TR><TD></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#IDX394">rl_filename_quoting_function</A></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#SEC48">2.6.3 Completion Variables</A></TD></TR> -<TR><TD></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#IDX401">rl_filename_rewrite_hook</A></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#SEC48">2.6.3 Completion Variables</A></TD></TR> -<TR><TD></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#IDX400">rl_filename_stat_hook</A></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#SEC48">2.6.3 Completion Variables</A></TD></TR> -<TR><TD></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#IDX305"><CODE>rl_forced_update_display</CODE></A></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#SEC35">2.4.6 Redisplay</A></TD></TR> -<TR><TD></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#IDX337"><CODE>rl_free</CODE></A></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#SEC39">2.4.10 Utility Functions</A></TD></TR> -<TR><TD></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#IDX266"><CODE>rl_free_keymap</CODE></A></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#SEC31">2.4.2 Selecting a Keymap</A></TD></TR> -<TR><TD></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#IDX372"><CODE>rl_free_line_state</CODE></A></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#SEC44">2.5 Readline Signal Handling</A></TD></TR> -<TR><TD></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#IDX301"><CODE>rl_free_undo_list</CODE></A></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#SEC34">2.4.5 Allowing Undoing</A></TD></TR> -<TR><TD></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#IDX294"><CODE>rl_function_dumper</CODE></A></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#SEC33">2.4.4 Associating Function Names and Bindings</A></TD></TR> -<TR><TD></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#IDX290"><CODE>rl_function_of_keyseq</CODE></A></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#SEC33">2.4.4 Associating Function Names and Bindings</A></TD></TR> -<TR><TD></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#IDX291"><CODE>rl_function_of_keyseq_len</CODE></A></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#SEC33">2.4.4 Associating Function Names and Bindings</A></TD></TR> -<TR><TD></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#IDX296"><CODE>rl_funmap_names</CODE></A></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#SEC33">2.4.4 Associating Function Names and Bindings</A></TD></TR> -<TR><TD></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#IDX286"><CODE>rl_generic_bind</CODE></A></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#SEC32">2.4.3 Binding Keys</A></TD></TR> -<TR><TD></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#IDX268"><CODE>rl_get_keymap</CODE></A></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#SEC31">2.4.2 Selecting a Keymap</A></TD></TR> -<TR><TD></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#IDX270"><CODE>rl_get_keymap_by_name</CODE></A></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#SEC31">2.4.2 Selecting a Keymap</A></TD></TR> -<TR><TD></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#IDX271"><CODE>rl_get_keymap_name</CODE></A></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#SEC31">2.4.2 Selecting a Keymap</A></TD></TR> -<TR><TD></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#IDX378"><CODE>rl_get_screen_size</CODE></A></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#SEC44">2.5 Readline Signal Handling</A></TD></TR> -<TR><TD></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#IDX356"><CODE>rl_get_termcap</CODE></A></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#SEC40">2.4.11 Miscellaneous Functions</A></TD></TR> -<TR><TD></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#IDX324"><CODE>rl_getc</CODE></A></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#SEC37">2.4.8 Character Input</A></TD></TR> -<TR><TD></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#IDX245">rl_getc_function</A></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#SEC28">2.3 Readline Variables</A></TD></TR> -<TR><TD></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#IDX235">rl_gnu_readline_p</A></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#SEC28">2.3 Readline Variables</A></TD></TR> -<TR><TD></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#IDX417">rl_ignore_completion_duplicates</A></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#SEC48">2.6.3 Completion Variables</A></TD></TR> -<TR><TD></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#IDX397">rl_ignore_some_completions_function</A></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#SEC48">2.6.3 Completion Variables</A></TD></TR> -<TR><TD></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#IDX424">rl_inhibit_completion</A></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#SEC48">2.6.3 Completion Variables</A></TD></TR> -<TR><TD></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#IDX340"><CODE>rl_initialize</CODE></A></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#SEC39">2.4.10 Utility Functions</A></TD></TR> -<TR><TD></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#IDX247">rl_input_available_hook</A></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#SEC28">2.3 Readline Variables</A></TD></TR> -<TR><TD></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#IDX387"><CODE>rl_insert_completions</CODE></A></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#SEC47">2.6.2 Completion Functions</A></TD></TR> -<TR><TD></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#IDX318"><CODE>rl_insert_text</CODE></A></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#SEC36">2.4.7 Modifying Text</A></TD></TR> -<TR><TD></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#IDX238">rl_instream</A></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#SEC28">2.3 Readline Variables</A></TD></TR> -<TR><TD></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#IDX292"><CODE>rl_invoking_keyseqs</CODE></A></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#SEC33">2.4.4 Associating Function Names and Bindings</A></TD></TR> -<TR><TD></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#IDX293"><CODE>rl_invoking_keyseqs_in_map</CODE></A></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#SEC33">2.4.4 Associating Function Names and Bindings</A></TD></TR> -<TR><TD></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#IDX360"><CODE>rl_keep_mark_active</CODE></A></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#SEC40">2.4.11 Miscellaneous Functions</A></TD></TR> -<TR><TD></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#IDX256">rl_key_sequence_length</A></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#SEC28">2.3 Readline Variables</A></TD></TR> -<TR><TD></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#IDX321"><CODE>rl_kill_text</CODE></A></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#SEC36">2.4.7 Modifying Text</A></TD></TR> -<TR><TD></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#IDX241">rl_last_func</A></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#SEC28">2.3 Readline Variables</A></TD></TR> -<TR><TD></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#IDX233">rl_library_version</A></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#SEC28">2.3 Readline Variables</A></TD></TR> -<TR><TD></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#IDX221">rl_line_buffer</A></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#SEC28">2.3 Readline Variables</A></TD></TR> -<TR><TD></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#IDX295"><CODE>rl_list_funmap_names</CODE></A></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#SEC33">2.4.4 Associating Function Names and Bindings</A></TD></TR> -<TR><TD></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#IDX350"><CODE>rl_macro_bind</CODE></A></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#SEC40">2.4.11 Miscellaneous Functions</A></TD></TR> -<TR><TD></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#IDX351"><CODE>rl_macro_dumper</CODE></A></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#SEC40">2.4.11 Miscellaneous Functions</A></TD></TR> -<TR><TD></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#IDX262"><CODE>rl_make_bare_keymap</CODE></A></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#SEC31">2.4.2 Selecting a Keymap</A></TD></TR> -<TR><TD></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#IDX264"><CODE>rl_make_keymap</CODE></A></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#SEC31">2.4.2 Selecting a Keymap</A></TD></TR> -<TR><TD></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#IDX224">rl_mark</A></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#SEC28">2.3 Readline Variables</A></TD></TR> -<TR><TD></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#IDX361"><CODE>rl_mark_active_p</CODE></A></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#SEC40">2.4.11 Miscellaneous Functions</A></TD></TR> -<TR><TD></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#IDX312"><CODE>rl_message</CODE></A></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#SEC35">2.4.6 Redisplay</A></TD></TR> -<TR><TD></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#IDX303"><CODE>rl_modifying</CODE></A></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#SEC34">2.4.5 Allowing Undoing</A></TD></TR> -<TR><TD></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#IDX289"><CODE>rl_named_function</CODE></A></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#SEC33">2.4.4 Associating Function Names and Bindings</A></TD></TR> -<TR><TD></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#IDX226">rl_num_chars_to_read</A></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#SEC28">2.3 Readline Variables</A></TD></TR> -<TR><TD></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#IDX259">rl_numeric_arg</A></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#SEC28">2.3 Readline Variables</A></TD></TR> -<TR><TD></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#IDX306"><CODE>rl_on_new_line</CODE></A></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#SEC35">2.4.6 Redisplay</A></TD></TR> -<TR><TD></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#IDX307"><CODE>rl_on_new_line_with_prompt</CODE></A></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#SEC35">2.4.6 Redisplay</A></TD></TR> -<TR><TD></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#IDX239">rl_outstream</A></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#SEC28">2.3 Readline Variables</A></TD></TR> -<TR><TD></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#IDX287"><CODE>rl_parse_and_bind</CODE></A></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#SEC32">2.4.3 Binding Keys</A></TD></TR> -<TR><TD></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#IDX227">rl_pending_input</A></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#SEC28">2.3 Readline Variables</A></TD></TR> -<TR><TD></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#IDX370"><CODE>rl_pending_signal</CODE></A></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#SEC44">2.5 Readline Signal Handling</A></TD></TR> -<TR><TD></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#IDX368">rl_persistent_signal_handlers</A></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#SEC44">2.5 Readline Signal Handling</A></TD></TR> -<TR><TD></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#IDX222">rl_point</A></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#SEC28">2.3 Readline Variables</A></TD></TR> -<TR><TD></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#IDX386"><CODE>rl_possible_completions</CODE></A></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#SEC47">2.6.2 Completion Functions</A></TD></TR> -<TR><TD></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#IDX243">rl_pre_input_hook</A></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#SEC28">2.3 Readline Variables</A></TD></TR> -<TR><TD></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#IDX240">rl_prefer_env_winsize</A></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#SEC28">2.3 Readline Variables</A></TD></TR> -<TR><TD></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#IDX249">rl_prep_term_function</A></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#SEC28">2.3 Readline Variables</A></TD></TR> -<TR><TD></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#IDX329"><CODE>rl_prep_terminal</CODE></A></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#SEC38">2.4.9 Terminal Management</A></TD></TR> -<TR><TD></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#IDX230">rl_prompt</A></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#SEC28">2.3 Readline Variables</A></TD></TR> -<TR><TD></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#IDX322"><CODE>rl_push_macro_input</CODE></A></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#SEC36">2.4.7 Modifying Text</A></TD></TR> -<TR><TD></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#IDX288"><CODE>rl_read_init_file</CODE></A></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#SEC32">2.4.3 Binding Keys</A></TD></TR> -<TR><TD></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#IDX323"><CODE>rl_read_key</CODE></A></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#SEC37">2.4.8 Character Input</A></TD></TR> -<TR><TD></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#IDX237">rl_readline_name</A></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#SEC28">2.3 Readline Variables</A></TD></TR> -<TR><TD></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#IDX257">rl_readline_state</A></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#SEC28">2.3 Readline Variables</A></TD></TR> -<TR><TD></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#IDX234">rl_readline_version</A></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#SEC28">2.3 Readline Variables</A></TD></TR> -<TR><TD></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#IDX304"><CODE>rl_redisplay</CODE></A></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#SEC35">2.4.6 Redisplay</A></TD></TR> -<TR><TD></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#IDX248">rl_redisplay_function</A></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#SEC28">2.3 Readline Variables</A></TD></TR> -<TR><TD></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#IDX338"><CODE>rl_replace_line</CODE></A></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#SEC39">2.4.10 Utility Functions</A></TD></TR> -<TR><TD></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#IDX373"><CODE>rl_reset_after_signal</CODE></A></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#SEC44">2.5 Readline Signal Handling</A></TD></TR> -<TR><TD></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#IDX309"><CODE>rl_reset_line_state</CODE></A></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#SEC35">2.4.6 Redisplay</A></TD></TR> -<TR><TD></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#IDX379"><CODE>rl_reset_screen_size</CODE></A></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#SEC44">2.5 Readline Signal Handling</A></TD></TR> -<TR><TD></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#IDX334"><CODE>rl_reset_terminal</CODE></A></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#SEC38">2.4.9 Terminal Management</A></TD></TR> -<TR><TD></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#IDX376"><CODE>rl_resize_terminal</CODE></A></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#SEC44">2.5 Readline Signal Handling</A></TD></TR> -<TR><TD></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#IDX315"><CODE>rl_restore_prompt</CODE></A></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#SEC35">2.4.6 Redisplay</A></TD></TR> -<TR><TD></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#IDX336"><CODE>rl_restore_state</CODE></A></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#SEC39">2.4.10 Utility Functions</A></TD></TR> -<TR><TD></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#IDX314"><CODE>rl_save_prompt</CODE></A></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#SEC35">2.4.6 Redisplay</A></TD></TR> -<TR><TD></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#IDX335"><CODE>rl_save_state</CODE></A></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#SEC39">2.4.10 Utility Functions</A></TD></TR> -<TR><TD></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#IDX283"><CODE>rl_set_key</CODE></A></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#SEC32">2.4.3 Binding Keys</A></TD></TR> -<TR><TD></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#IDX328"><CODE>rl_set_keyboard_input_timeout</CODE></A></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#SEC37">2.4.8 Character Input</A></TD></TR> -<TR><TD></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#IDX269"><CODE>rl_set_keymap</CODE></A></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#SEC31">2.4.2 Selecting a Keymap</A></TD></TR> -<TR><TD></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#IDX272"><CODE>rl_set_keymap_name</CODE></A></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#SEC31">2.4.2 Selecting a Keymap</A></TD></TR> -<TR><TD></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#IDX355"><CODE>rl_set_paren_blink_timeout</CODE></A></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#SEC40">2.4.11 Miscellaneous Functions</A></TD></TR> -<TR><TD></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#IDX317"><CODE>rl_set_prompt</CODE></A></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#SEC35">2.4.6 Redisplay</A></TD></TR> -<TR><TD></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#IDX377"><CODE>rl_set_screen_size</CODE></A></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#SEC44">2.5 Readline Signal Handling</A></TD></TR> -<TR><TD></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#IDX380"><CODE>rl_set_signals</CODE></A></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#SEC44">2.5 Readline Signal Handling</A></TD></TR> -<TR><TD></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#IDX311"><CODE>rl_show_char</CODE></A></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#SEC35">2.4.6 Redisplay</A></TD></TR> -<TR><TD></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#IDX246">rl_signal_event_hook</A></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#SEC28">2.3 Readline Variables</A></TD></TR> -<TR><TD></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#IDX421">rl_sort_completion_matches</A></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#SEC48">2.6.3 Completion Variables</A></TD></TR> -<TR><TD></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#IDX409">rl_special_prefixes</A></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#SEC48">2.6.3 Completion Variables</A></TD></TR> -<TR><TD></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#IDX242">rl_startup_hook</A></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#SEC28">2.3 Readline Variables</A></TD></TR> -<TR><TD></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#IDX325"><CODE>rl_stuff_char</CODE></A></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#SEC37">2.4.8 Character Input</A></TD></TR> -<TR><TD></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#IDX236">rl_terminal_name</A></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#SEC28">2.3 Readline Variables</A></TD></TR> -<TR><TD></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#IDX331"><CODE>rl_tty_set_default_bindings</CODE></A></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#SEC38">2.4.9 Terminal Management</A></TD></TR> -<TR><TD></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#IDX333"><CODE>rl_tty_set_echoing</CODE></A></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#SEC38">2.4.9 Terminal Management</A></TD></TR> -<TR><TD></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#IDX332"><CODE>rl_tty_unset_default_bindings</CODE></A></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#SEC38">2.4.9 Terminal Management</A></TD></TR> -<TR><TD></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#IDX280"><CODE>rl_unbind_command_in_map</CODE></A></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#SEC32">2.4.3 Binding Keys</A></TD></TR> -<TR><TD></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#IDX279"><CODE>rl_unbind_function_in_map</CODE></A></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#SEC32">2.4.3 Binding Keys</A></TD></TR> -<TR><TD></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#IDX277"><CODE>rl_unbind_key</CODE></A></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#SEC32">2.4.3 Binding Keys</A></TD></TR> -<TR><TD></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#IDX278"><CODE>rl_unbind_key_in_map</CODE></A></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#SEC32">2.4.3 Binding Keys</A></TD></TR> -<TR><TD></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#IDX391"><CODE>rl_username_completion_function</CODE></A></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#SEC47">2.6.2 Completion Functions</A></TD></TR> -<TR><TD></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#IDX352"><CODE>rl_variable_bind</CODE></A></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#SEC40">2.4.11 Miscellaneous Functions</A></TD></TR> -<TR><TD></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#IDX354"><CODE>rl_variable_dumper</CODE></A></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#SEC40">2.4.11 Miscellaneous Functions</A></TD></TR> -<TR><TD></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#IDX353"><CODE>rl_variable_value</CODE></A></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#SEC40">2.4.11 Miscellaneous Functions</A></TD></TR> -<TR><TD COLSPAN=3> <HR></TD></TR> -<TR><TH><A NAME="fn_S"></A>S</TH><TD></TD><TD></TD></TR> -<TR><TD></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#IDX111"><CODE>self-insert (a, b, A, 1, !, <small>...</small>)</CODE></A></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#SEC16">1.4.3 Commands For Changing Text</A></TD></TR> -<TR><TD></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#IDX112"><CODE>self-insert (a, b, A, 1, !, <small>...</small>)</CODE></A></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#SEC16">1.4.3 Commands For Changing Text</A></TD></TR> -<TR><TD></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#IDX197"><CODE>set-mark (C-@)</CODE></A></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#SEC21">1.4.8 Some Miscellaneous Commands</A></TD></TR> -<TR><TD></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#IDX198"><CODE>set-mark (C-@)</CODE></A></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#SEC21">1.4.8 Some Miscellaneous Commands</A></TD></TR> -<TR><TD></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#IDX139"><CODE>shell-transpose-words (M-C-t)</CODE></A></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#SEC17">1.4.4 Killing And Yanking</A></TD></TR> -<TR><TD></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#IDX140"><CODE>shell-transpose-words (M-C-t)</CODE></A></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#SEC17">1.4.4 Killing And Yanking</A></TD></TR> -<TR><TD></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#IDX38">show-all-if-ambiguous</A></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#SEC10">1.3.1 Readline Init File Syntax</A></TD></TR> -<TR><TD></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#IDX39">show-all-if-unmodified</A></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#SEC10">1.3.1 Readline Init File Syntax</A></TD></TR> -<TR><TD></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#IDX40">show-mode-in-prompt</A></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#SEC10">1.3.1 Readline Init File Syntax</A></TD></TR> -<TR><TD></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#IDX41">skip-completed-text</A></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#SEC10">1.3.1 Readline Init File Syntax</A></TD></TR> -<TR><TD></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#IDX205"><CODE>skip-csi-sequence ()</CODE></A></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#SEC21">1.4.8 Some Miscellaneous Commands</A></TD></TR> -<TR><TD></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#IDX206"><CODE>skip-csi-sequence ()</CODE></A></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#SEC21">1.4.8 Some Miscellaneous Commands</A></TD></TR> -<TR><TD></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#IDX175"><CODE>start-kbd-macro (C-x ()</CODE></A></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#SEC20">1.4.7 Keyboard Macros</A></TD></TR> -<TR><TD></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#IDX176"><CODE>start-kbd-macro (C-x ()</CODE></A></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#SEC20">1.4.7 Keyboard Macros</A></TD></TR> -<TR><TD COLSPAN=3> <HR></TD></TR> -<TR><TH><A NAME="fn_T"></A>T</TH><TD></TD><TD></TD></TR> -<TR><TD></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#IDX109"><CODE>tab-insert (M-<KBD>TAB</KBD>)</CODE></A></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#SEC16">1.4.3 Commands For Changing Text</A></TD></TR> -<TR><TD></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#IDX110"><CODE>tab-insert (M-<KBD>TAB</KBD>)</CODE></A></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#SEC16">1.4.3 Commands For Changing Text</A></TD></TR> -<TR><TD></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#IDX195"><CODE>tilde-expand (M-~)</CODE></A></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#SEC21">1.4.8 Some Miscellaneous Commands</A></TD></TR> -<TR><TD></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#IDX196"><CODE>tilde-expand (M-~)</CODE></A></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#SEC21">1.4.8 Some Miscellaneous Commands</A></TD></TR> -<TR><TD></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#IDX115"><CODE>transpose-chars (C-t)</CODE></A></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#SEC16">1.4.3 Commands For Changing Text</A></TD></TR> -<TR><TD></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#IDX116"><CODE>transpose-chars (C-t)</CODE></A></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#SEC16">1.4.3 Commands For Changing Text</A></TD></TR> -<TR><TD></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#IDX117"><CODE>transpose-words (M-t)</CODE></A></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#SEC16">1.4.3 Commands For Changing Text</A></TD></TR> -<TR><TD></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#IDX118"><CODE>transpose-words (M-t)</CODE></A></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#SEC16">1.4.3 Commands For Changing Text</A></TD></TR> -<TR><TD COLSPAN=3> <HR></TD></TR> -<TR><TH><A NAME="fn_U"></A>U</TH><TD></TD><TD></TD></TR> -<TR><TD></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#IDX191"><CODE>undo (C-_ or C-x C-u)</CODE></A></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#SEC21">1.4.8 Some Miscellaneous Commands</A></TD></TR> -<TR><TD></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#IDX192"><CODE>undo (C-_ or C-x C-u)</CODE></A></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#SEC21">1.4.8 Some Miscellaneous Commands</A></TD></TR> -<TR><TD></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#IDX161"><CODE>universal-argument ()</CODE></A></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#SEC18">1.4.5 Specifying Numeric Arguments</A></TD></TR> -<TR><TD></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#IDX162"><CODE>universal-argument ()</CODE></A></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#SEC18">1.4.5 Specifying Numeric Arguments</A></TD></TR> -<TR><TD></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#IDX143"><CODE>unix-filename-rubout ()</CODE></A></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#SEC17">1.4.4 Killing And Yanking</A></TD></TR> -<TR><TD></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#IDX144"><CODE>unix-filename-rubout ()</CODE></A></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#SEC17">1.4.4 Killing And Yanking</A></TD></TR> -<TR><TD></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#IDX131"><CODE>unix-line-discard (C-u)</CODE></A></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#SEC17">1.4.4 Killing And Yanking</A></TD></TR> -<TR><TD></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#IDX132"><CODE>unix-line-discard (C-u)</CODE></A></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#SEC17">1.4.4 Killing And Yanking</A></TD></TR> -<TR><TD></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#IDX141"><CODE>unix-word-rubout (C-w)</CODE></A></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#SEC17">1.4.4 Killing And Yanking</A></TD></TR> -<TR><TD></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#IDX142"><CODE>unix-word-rubout (C-w)</CODE></A></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#SEC17">1.4.4 Killing And Yanking</A></TD></TR> -<TR><TD></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#IDX119"><CODE>upcase-word (M-u)</CODE></A></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#SEC16">1.4.3 Commands For Changing Text</A></TD></TR> -<TR><TD></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#IDX120"><CODE>upcase-word (M-u)</CODE></A></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#SEC16">1.4.3 Commands For Changing Text</A></TD></TR> -<TR><TD COLSPAN=3> <HR></TD></TR> -<TR><TH><A NAME="fn_V"></A>V</TH><TD></TD><TD></TD></TR> -<TR><TD></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#IDX42">vi-cmd-mode-string</A></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#SEC10">1.3.1 Readline Init File Syntax</A></TD></TR> -<TR><TD></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#IDX217"><CODE>vi-editing-mode (M-C-j)</CODE></A></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#SEC21">1.4.8 Some Miscellaneous Commands</A></TD></TR> -<TR><TD></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#IDX218"><CODE>vi-editing-mode (M-C-j)</CODE></A></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#SEC21">1.4.8 Some Miscellaneous Commands</A></TD></TR> -<TR><TD></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#IDX43">vi-ins-mode-string</A></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#SEC10">1.3.1 Readline Init File Syntax</A></TD></TR> -<TR><TD></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#IDX44">visible-stats</A></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#SEC10">1.3.1 Readline Init File Syntax</A></TD></TR> -<TR><TD COLSPAN=3> <HR></TD></TR> -<TR><TH><A NAME="fn_Y"></A>Y</TH><TD></TD><TD></TD></TR> -<TR><TD></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#IDX155"><CODE>yank (C-y)</CODE></A></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#SEC17">1.4.4 Killing And Yanking</A></TD></TR> -<TR><TD></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#IDX156"><CODE>yank (C-y)</CODE></A></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#SEC17">1.4.4 Killing And Yanking</A></TD></TR> -<TR><TD></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#IDX95"><CODE>yank-last-arg (M-. or M-_)</CODE></A></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#SEC15">1.4.2 Commands For Manipulating The History</A></TD></TR> -<TR><TD></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#IDX96"><CODE>yank-last-arg (M-. or M-_)</CODE></A></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#SEC15">1.4.2 Commands For Manipulating The History</A></TD></TR> -<TR><TD></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#IDX93"><CODE>yank-nth-arg (M-C-y)</CODE></A></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#SEC15">1.4.2 Commands For Manipulating The History</A></TD></TR> -<TR><TD></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#IDX94"><CODE>yank-nth-arg (M-C-y)</CODE></A></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#SEC15">1.4.2 Commands For Manipulating The History</A></TD></TR> -<TR><TD></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#IDX157"><CODE>yank-pop (M-y)</CODE></A></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#SEC17">1.4.4 Killing And Yanking</A></TD></TR> -<TR><TD></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#IDX158"><CODE>yank-pop (M-y)</CODE></A></TD><TD valign=top><A HREF="readline.html#SEC17">1.4.4 Killing And Yanking</A></TD></TR> -<TR><TD COLSPAN=3> <HR></TD></TR> -</TABLE><P></P><table><tr><th valign=top>Jump to: </th><td><A 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+<tr><td></td><td valign="top"><a href="#index-_005frl_005fdigit_005fp"><code>_rl_digit_p</code></a>:</td><td> </td><td valign="top"><a href="#Utility-Functions">Utility Functions</a></td></tr> +<tr><td></td><td valign="top"><a href="#index-_005frl_005fdigit_005fvalue"><code>_rl_digit_value</code></a>:</td><td> </td><td valign="top"><a href="#Utility-Functions">Utility Functions</a></td></tr> +<tr><td></td><td valign="top"><a href="#index-_005frl_005flowercase_005fp"><code>_rl_lowercase_p</code></a>:</td><td> </td><td valign="top"><a href="#Utility-Functions">Utility Functions</a></td></tr> +<tr><td></td><td valign="top"><a href="#index-_005frl_005fto_005flower"><code>_rl_to_lower</code></a>:</td><td> </td><td valign="top"><a href="#Utility-Functions">Utility Functions</a></td></tr> +<tr><td></td><td valign="top"><a href="#index-_005frl_005fto_005fupper"><code>_rl_to_upper</code></a>:</td><td> </td><td valign="top"><a href="#Utility-Functions">Utility Functions</a></td></tr> +<tr><td></td><td valign="top"><a href="#index-_005frl_005fuppercase_005fp"><code>_rl_uppercase_p</code></a>:</td><td> </td><td valign="top"><a href="#Utility-Functions">Utility Functions</a></td></tr> +<tr><td colspan="4"> <hr></td></tr> +<tr><th id="Function-and-Variable-Index_fn_letter-A">A</th><td></td><td></td></tr> +<tr><td></td><td valign="top"><a href="#index-abort-_0028C_002dg_0029"><code>abort (C-g)</code></a>:</td><td> </td><td valign="top"><a href="#Miscellaneous-Commands">Miscellaneous Commands</a></td></tr> +<tr><td></td><td valign="top"><a href="#index-accept_002dline-_0028Newline-or-Return_0029"><code>accept-line (Newline or Return)</code></a>:</td><td> </td><td valign="top"><a href="#Commands-For-History">Commands For History</a></td></tr> +<tr><td></td><td valign="top"><a href="#index-active_002dregion_002dend_002dcolor">active-region-end-color</a>:</td><td> </td><td valign="top"><a href="#Readline-Init-File-Syntax">Readline Init File Syntax</a></td></tr> +<tr><td></td><td valign="top"><a href="#index-active_002dregion_002dstart_002dcolor">active-region-start-color</a>:</td><td> </td><td valign="top"><a href="#Readline-Init-File-Syntax">Readline Init File Syntax</a></td></tr> +<tr><td colspan="4"> <hr></td></tr> +<tr><th id="Function-and-Variable-Index_fn_letter-B">B</th><td></td><td></td></tr> +<tr><td></td><td valign="top"><a href="#index-backward_002dchar-_0028C_002db_0029"><code>backward-char (C-b)</code></a>:</td><td> </td><td valign="top"><a href="#Commands-For-Moving">Commands For Moving</a></td></tr> +<tr><td></td><td valign="top"><a href="#index-backward_002ddelete_002dchar-_0028Rubout_0029"><code>backward-delete-char (Rubout)</code></a>:</td><td> </td><td valign="top"><a href="#Commands-For-Text">Commands For Text</a></td></tr> +<tr><td></td><td valign="top"><a href="#index-backward_002dkill_002dline-_0028C_002dx-Rubout_0029"><code>backward-kill-line (C-x Rubout)</code></a>:</td><td> </td><td valign="top"><a href="#Commands-For-Killing">Commands For Killing</a></td></tr> +<tr><td></td><td valign="top"><a href="#index-backward_002dkill_002dword-_0028M_002dDEL_0029"><code>backward-kill-word (M-<span class="key">DEL</span>)</code></a>:</td><td> </td><td valign="top"><a href="#Commands-For-Killing">Commands For Killing</a></td></tr> +<tr><td></td><td valign="top"><a href="#index-backward_002dword-_0028M_002db_0029"><code>backward-word (M-b)</code></a>:</td><td> </td><td valign="top"><a href="#Commands-For-Moving">Commands For Moving</a></td></tr> +<tr><td></td><td valign="top"><a href="#index-beginning_002dof_002dhistory-_0028M_002d_003c_0029"><code>beginning-of-history (M-<)</code></a>:</td><td> </td><td valign="top"><a href="#Commands-For-History">Commands For History</a></td></tr> +<tr><td></td><td valign="top"><a href="#index-beginning_002dof_002dline-_0028C_002da_0029"><code>beginning-of-line (C-a)</code></a>:</td><td> </td><td valign="top"><a href="#Commands-For-Moving">Commands For Moving</a></td></tr> +<tr><td></td><td valign="top"><a href="#index-bell_002dstyle">bell-style</a>:</td><td> </td><td valign="top"><a href="#Readline-Init-File-Syntax">Readline Init File Syntax</a></td></tr> +<tr><td></td><td valign="top"><a href="#index-bind_002dtty_002dspecial_002dchars">bind-tty-special-chars</a>:</td><td> </td><td valign="top"><a href="#Readline-Init-File-Syntax">Readline Init File Syntax</a></td></tr> +<tr><td></td><td valign="top"><a href="#index-blink_002dmatching_002dparen">blink-matching-paren</a>:</td><td> </td><td valign="top"><a href="#Readline-Init-File-Syntax">Readline Init File Syntax</a></td></tr> +<tr><td></td><td valign="top"><a href="#index-bracketed_002dpaste_002dbegin-_0028_0029"><code>bracketed-paste-begin ()</code></a>:</td><td> </td><td valign="top"><a href="#Commands-For-Text">Commands For Text</a></td></tr> +<tr><td colspan="4"> <hr></td></tr> +<tr><th id="Function-and-Variable-Index_fn_letter-C">C</th><td></td><td></td></tr> +<tr><td></td><td valign="top"><a href="#index-call_002dlast_002dkbd_002dmacro-_0028C_002dx-e_0029"><code>call-last-kbd-macro (C-x e)</code></a>:</td><td> </td><td valign="top"><a href="#Keyboard-Macros">Keyboard Macros</a></td></tr> +<tr><td></td><td valign="top"><a href="#index-capitalize_002dword-_0028M_002dc_0029"><code>capitalize-word (M-c)</code></a>:</td><td> </td><td valign="top"><a href="#Commands-For-Text">Commands For Text</a></td></tr> +<tr><td></td><td valign="top"><a href="#index-character_002dsearch-_0028C_002d_005d_0029"><code>character-search (C-])</code></a>:</td><td> </td><td valign="top"><a href="#Miscellaneous-Commands">Miscellaneous Commands</a></td></tr> +<tr><td></td><td valign="top"><a href="#index-character_002dsearch_002dbackward-_0028M_002dC_002d_005d_0029"><code>character-search-backward (M-C-])</code></a>:</td><td> </td><td valign="top"><a href="#Miscellaneous-Commands">Miscellaneous Commands</a></td></tr> +<tr><td></td><td valign="top"><a href="#index-clear_002ddisplay-_0028M_002dC_002dl_0029"><code>clear-display (M-C-l)</code></a>:</td><td> </td><td valign="top"><a href="#Commands-For-Moving">Commands For Moving</a></td></tr> +<tr><td></td><td valign="top"><a href="#index-clear_002dscreen-_0028C_002dl_0029"><code>clear-screen (C-l)</code></a>:</td><td> </td><td valign="top"><a href="#Commands-For-Moving">Commands For Moving</a></td></tr> +<tr><td></td><td valign="top"><a href="#index-colored_002dcompletion_002dprefix">colored-completion-prefix</a>:</td><td> </td><td valign="top"><a href="#Readline-Init-File-Syntax">Readline Init File Syntax</a></td></tr> +<tr><td></td><td valign="top"><a href="#index-colored_002dstats">colored-stats</a>:</td><td> </td><td valign="top"><a href="#Readline-Init-File-Syntax">Readline Init File Syntax</a></td></tr> +<tr><td></td><td valign="top"><a href="#index-comment_002dbegin">comment-begin</a>:</td><td> </td><td valign="top"><a href="#Readline-Init-File-Syntax">Readline Init File Syntax</a></td></tr> +<tr><td></td><td valign="top"><a href="#index-complete-_0028TAB_0029"><code>complete (<span class="key">TAB</span>)</code></a>:</td><td> </td><td valign="top"><a href="#Commands-For-Completion">Commands For Completion</a></td></tr> +<tr><td></td><td valign="top"><a href="#index-completion_002ddisplay_002dwidth">completion-display-width</a>:</td><td> </td><td valign="top"><a href="#Readline-Init-File-Syntax">Readline Init File Syntax</a></td></tr> +<tr><td></td><td valign="top"><a href="#index-completion_002dignore_002dcase">completion-ignore-case</a>:</td><td> </td><td valign="top"><a href="#Readline-Init-File-Syntax">Readline Init File Syntax</a></td></tr> +<tr><td></td><td valign="top"><a href="#index-completion_002dmap_002dcase">completion-map-case</a>:</td><td> </td><td valign="top"><a href="#Readline-Init-File-Syntax">Readline Init File Syntax</a></td></tr> +<tr><td></td><td valign="top"><a href="#index-completion_002dprefix_002ddisplay_002dlength">completion-prefix-display-length</a>:</td><td> </td><td valign="top"><a href="#Readline-Init-File-Syntax">Readline Init File Syntax</a></td></tr> +<tr><td></td><td valign="top"><a href="#index-completion_002dquery_002ditems">completion-query-items</a>:</td><td> </td><td valign="top"><a href="#Readline-Init-File-Syntax">Readline Init File Syntax</a></td></tr> +<tr><td></td><td valign="top"><a href="#index-convert_002dmeta">convert-meta</a>:</td><td> </td><td valign="top"><a href="#Readline-Init-File-Syntax">Readline Init File Syntax</a></td></tr> +<tr><td></td><td valign="top"><a href="#index-copy_002dbackward_002dword-_0028_0029"><code>copy-backward-word ()</code></a>:</td><td> </td><td valign="top"><a href="#Commands-For-Killing">Commands For Killing</a></td></tr> +<tr><td></td><td valign="top"><a href="#index-copy_002dforward_002dword-_0028_0029"><code>copy-forward-word ()</code></a>:</td><td> </td><td valign="top"><a href="#Commands-For-Killing">Commands For Killing</a></td></tr> +<tr><td></td><td valign="top"><a href="#index-copy_002dregion_002das_002dkill-_0028_0029"><code>copy-region-as-kill ()</code></a>:</td><td> </td><td valign="top"><a href="#Commands-For-Killing">Commands For Killing</a></td></tr> +<tr><td colspan="4"> <hr></td></tr> +<tr><th id="Function-and-Variable-Index_fn_letter-D">D</th><td></td><td></td></tr> +<tr><td></td><td valign="top"><a href="#index-delete_002dchar-_0028C_002dd_0029"><code>delete-char (C-d)</code></a>:</td><td> </td><td valign="top"><a href="#Commands-For-Text">Commands For Text</a></td></tr> +<tr><td></td><td valign="top"><a href="#index-delete_002dchar_002dor_002dlist-_0028_0029"><code>delete-char-or-list ()</code></a>:</td><td> </td><td valign="top"><a href="#Commands-For-Completion">Commands For Completion</a></td></tr> +<tr><td></td><td valign="top"><a href="#index-delete_002dhorizontal_002dspace-_0028_0029"><code>delete-horizontal-space ()</code></a>:</td><td> </td><td valign="top"><a href="#Commands-For-Killing">Commands For Killing</a></td></tr> +<tr><td></td><td valign="top"><a href="#index-digit_002dargument-_0028M_002d0_002c-M_002d1_002c-_2026-M_002d_002d_0029"><code>digit-argument (<kbd>M-0</kbd>, <kbd>M-1</kbd>, … <kbd>M--</kbd>)</code></a>:</td><td> </td><td valign="top"><a href="#Numeric-Arguments">Numeric Arguments</a></td></tr> +<tr><td></td><td valign="top"><a href="#index-disable_002dcompletion">disable-completion</a>:</td><td> </td><td valign="top"><a href="#Readline-Init-File-Syntax">Readline Init File Syntax</a></td></tr> +<tr><td></td><td valign="top"><a href="#index-do_002dlowercase_002dversion-_0028M_002dA_002c-M_002dB_002c-M_002dx_002c-_2026_0029"><code>do-lowercase-version (M-A, M-B, M-<var>x</var>, …)</code></a>:</td><td> </td><td valign="top"><a href="#Miscellaneous-Commands">Miscellaneous Commands</a></td></tr> +<tr><td></td><td valign="top"><a href="#index-downcase_002dword-_0028M_002dl_0029"><code>downcase-word (M-l)</code></a>:</td><td> </td><td valign="top"><a href="#Commands-For-Text">Commands For Text</a></td></tr> +<tr><td></td><td valign="top"><a href="#index-dump_002dfunctions-_0028_0029"><code>dump-functions ()</code></a>:</td><td> </td><td valign="top"><a href="#Miscellaneous-Commands">Miscellaneous Commands</a></td></tr> +<tr><td></td><td valign="top"><a href="#index-dump_002dmacros-_0028_0029"><code>dump-macros ()</code></a>:</td><td> </td><td valign="top"><a href="#Miscellaneous-Commands">Miscellaneous Commands</a></td></tr> +<tr><td></td><td valign="top"><a href="#index-dump_002dvariables-_0028_0029"><code>dump-variables ()</code></a>:</td><td> </td><td valign="top"><a href="#Miscellaneous-Commands">Miscellaneous Commands</a></td></tr> +<tr><td colspan="4"> <hr></td></tr> +<tr><th id="Function-and-Variable-Index_fn_letter-E">E</th><td></td><td></td></tr> +<tr><td></td><td valign="top"><a href="#index-echo_002dcontrol_002dcharacters">echo-control-characters</a>:</td><td> </td><td valign="top"><a href="#Readline-Init-File-Syntax">Readline Init File Syntax</a></td></tr> +<tr><td></td><td valign="top"><a href="#index-editing_002dmode">editing-mode</a>:</td><td> </td><td valign="top"><a href="#Readline-Init-File-Syntax">Readline Init File Syntax</a></td></tr> +<tr><td></td><td valign="top"><a href="#index-emacs_002dediting_002dmode-_0028C_002de_0029"><code>emacs-editing-mode (C-e)</code></a>:</td><td> </td><td valign="top"><a href="#Miscellaneous-Commands">Miscellaneous Commands</a></td></tr> +<tr><td></td><td valign="top"><a href="#index-emacs_002dmode_002dstring">emacs-mode-string</a>:</td><td> </td><td valign="top"><a href="#Readline-Init-File-Syntax">Readline Init File Syntax</a></td></tr> +<tr><td></td><td valign="top"><a href="#index-enable_002dactive_002dregion">enable-active-region</a>:</td><td> </td><td valign="top"><a href="#Readline-Init-File-Syntax">Readline Init File Syntax</a></td></tr> +<tr><td></td><td valign="top"><a href="#index-enable_002dbracketed_002dpaste">enable-bracketed-paste</a>:</td><td> </td><td valign="top"><a href="#Readline-Init-File-Syntax">Readline Init File Syntax</a></td></tr> +<tr><td></td><td valign="top"><a href="#index-enable_002dkeypad">enable-keypad</a>:</td><td> </td><td valign="top"><a href="#Readline-Init-File-Syntax">Readline Init File Syntax</a></td></tr> +<tr><td></td><td valign="top"><a href="#index-end_002dkbd_002dmacro-_0028C_002dx-_0029_0029"><code>end-kbd-macro (C-x ))</code></a>:</td><td> </td><td valign="top"><a href="#Keyboard-Macros">Keyboard Macros</a></td></tr> +<tr><td></td><td valign="top"><a href="#index-end_002dof_002dfile-_0028usually-C_002dd_0029"><code><i>end-of-file</i> (usually C-d)</code></a>:</td><td> </td><td valign="top"><a href="#Commands-For-Text">Commands For Text</a></td></tr> +<tr><td></td><td valign="top"><a href="#index-end_002dof_002dhistory-_0028M_002d_003e_0029"><code>end-of-history (M->)</code></a>:</td><td> </td><td valign="top"><a href="#Commands-For-History">Commands For History</a></td></tr> +<tr><td></td><td valign="top"><a href="#index-end_002dof_002dline-_0028C_002de_0029"><code>end-of-line (C-e)</code></a>:</td><td> </td><td valign="top"><a href="#Commands-For-Moving">Commands For Moving</a></td></tr> +<tr><td></td><td valign="top"><a href="#index-exchange_002dpoint_002dand_002dmark-_0028C_002dx-C_002dx_0029"><code>exchange-point-and-mark (C-x C-x)</code></a>:</td><td> </td><td valign="top"><a href="#Miscellaneous-Commands">Miscellaneous Commands</a></td></tr> +<tr><td></td><td valign="top"><a href="#index-expand_002dtilde">expand-tilde</a>:</td><td> </td><td valign="top"><a href="#Readline-Init-File-Syntax">Readline Init File Syntax</a></td></tr> +<tr><td colspan="4"> <hr></td></tr> +<tr><th id="Function-and-Variable-Index_fn_letter-F">F</th><td></td><td></td></tr> +<tr><td></td><td valign="top"><a href="#index-fetch_002dhistory-_0028_0029"><code>fetch-history ()</code></a>:</td><td> </td><td valign="top"><a href="#Commands-For-History">Commands For History</a></td></tr> +<tr><td></td><td valign="top"><a href="#index-forward_002dbackward_002ddelete_002dchar-_0028_0029"><code>forward-backward-delete-char ()</code></a>:</td><td> </td><td valign="top"><a href="#Commands-For-Text">Commands For Text</a></td></tr> +<tr><td></td><td valign="top"><a href="#index-forward_002dchar-_0028C_002df_0029"><code>forward-char (C-f)</code></a>:</td><td> </td><td valign="top"><a href="#Commands-For-Moving">Commands For Moving</a></td></tr> +<tr><td></td><td valign="top"><a href="#index-forward_002dsearch_002dhistory-_0028C_002ds_0029"><code>forward-search-history (C-s)</code></a>:</td><td> </td><td valign="top"><a href="#Commands-For-History">Commands For History</a></td></tr> +<tr><td></td><td valign="top"><a href="#index-forward_002dword-_0028M_002df_0029"><code>forward-word (M-f)</code></a>:</td><td> </td><td valign="top"><a href="#Commands-For-Moving">Commands For Moving</a></td></tr> +<tr><td colspan="4"> <hr></td></tr> +<tr><th id="Function-and-Variable-Index_fn_letter-H">H</th><td></td><td></td></tr> +<tr><td></td><td valign="top"><a href="#index-history_002dpreserve_002dpoint">history-preserve-point</a>:</td><td> </td><td valign="top"><a href="#Readline-Init-File-Syntax">Readline Init File Syntax</a></td></tr> +<tr><td></td><td valign="top"><a href="#index-history_002dsearch_002dbackward-_0028_0029"><code>history-search-backward ()</code></a>:</td><td> </td><td valign="top"><a href="#Commands-For-History">Commands For History</a></td></tr> +<tr><td></td><td valign="top"><a href="#index-history_002dsearch_002dforward-_0028_0029"><code>history-search-forward ()</code></a>:</td><td> </td><td valign="top"><a href="#Commands-For-History">Commands For History</a></td></tr> +<tr><td></td><td valign="top"><a href="#index-history_002dsize">history-size</a>:</td><td> </td><td valign="top"><a href="#Readline-Init-File-Syntax">Readline Init File Syntax</a></td></tr> +<tr><td></td><td valign="top"><a href="#index-history_002dsubstring_002dsearch_002dbackward-_0028_0029"><code>history-substring-search-backward ()</code></a>:</td><td> </td><td valign="top"><a href="#Commands-For-History">Commands For History</a></td></tr> +<tr><td></td><td valign="top"><a href="#index-history_002dsubstring_002dsearch_002dforward-_0028_0029"><code>history-substring-search-forward ()</code></a>:</td><td> </td><td valign="top"><a href="#Commands-For-History">Commands For History</a></td></tr> +<tr><td></td><td valign="top"><a href="#index-horizontal_002dscroll_002dmode">horizontal-scroll-mode</a>:</td><td> </td><td valign="top"><a href="#Readline-Init-File-Syntax">Readline Init File Syntax</a></td></tr> +<tr><td colspan="4"> <hr></td></tr> +<tr><th id="Function-and-Variable-Index_fn_letter-I">I</th><td></td><td></td></tr> +<tr><td></td><td valign="top"><a href="#index-input_002dmeta">input-meta</a>:</td><td> </td><td valign="top"><a href="#Readline-Init-File-Syntax">Readline Init File Syntax</a></td></tr> +<tr><td></td><td valign="top"><a href="#index-insert_002dcomment-_0028M_002d_0023_0029"><code>insert-comment (M-#)</code></a>:</td><td> </td><td valign="top"><a href="#Miscellaneous-Commands">Miscellaneous Commands</a></td></tr> +<tr><td></td><td valign="top"><a href="#index-insert_002dcompletions-_0028M_002d_002a_0029"><code>insert-completions (M-*)</code></a>:</td><td> </td><td valign="top"><a href="#Commands-For-Completion">Commands For Completion</a></td></tr> +<tr><td></td><td valign="top"><a href="#index-isearch_002dterminators">isearch-terminators</a>:</td><td> </td><td valign="top"><a href="#Readline-Init-File-Syntax">Readline Init File Syntax</a></td></tr> +<tr><td colspan="4"> <hr></td></tr> +<tr><th id="Function-and-Variable-Index_fn_letter-K">K</th><td></td><td></td></tr> +<tr><td></td><td valign="top"><a href="#index-keymap">keymap</a>:</td><td> </td><td valign="top"><a href="#Readline-Init-File-Syntax">Readline Init File Syntax</a></td></tr> +<tr><td></td><td valign="top"><a href="#index-kill_002dline-_0028C_002dk_0029"><code>kill-line (C-k)</code></a>:</td><td> </td><td valign="top"><a href="#Commands-For-Killing">Commands For Killing</a></td></tr> +<tr><td></td><td valign="top"><a href="#index-kill_002dregion-_0028_0029"><code>kill-region ()</code></a>:</td><td> </td><td valign="top"><a href="#Commands-For-Killing">Commands For Killing</a></td></tr> +<tr><td></td><td valign="top"><a href="#index-kill_002dwhole_002dline-_0028_0029"><code>kill-whole-line ()</code></a>:</td><td> </td><td valign="top"><a href="#Commands-For-Killing">Commands For Killing</a></td></tr> +<tr><td></td><td valign="top"><a href="#index-kill_002dword-_0028M_002dd_0029"><code>kill-word (M-d)</code></a>:</td><td> </td><td valign="top"><a href="#Commands-For-Killing">Commands For Killing</a></td></tr> +<tr><td colspan="4"> <hr></td></tr> +<tr><th id="Function-and-Variable-Index_fn_letter-M">M</th><td></td><td></td></tr> +<tr><td></td><td valign="top"><a href="#index-mark_002dmodified_002dlines">mark-modified-lines</a>:</td><td> </td><td valign="top"><a href="#Readline-Init-File-Syntax">Readline Init File Syntax</a></td></tr> +<tr><td></td><td valign="top"><a href="#index-mark_002dsymlinked_002ddirectories">mark-symlinked-directories</a>:</td><td> </td><td valign="top"><a href="#Readline-Init-File-Syntax">Readline Init File Syntax</a></td></tr> +<tr><td></td><td valign="top"><a href="#index-match_002dhidden_002dfiles">match-hidden-files</a>:</td><td> </td><td valign="top"><a href="#Readline-Init-File-Syntax">Readline Init File Syntax</a></td></tr> +<tr><td></td><td valign="top"><a href="#index-menu_002dcomplete-_0028_0029"><code>menu-complete ()</code></a>:</td><td> </td><td valign="top"><a href="#Commands-For-Completion">Commands For Completion</a></td></tr> +<tr><td></td><td valign="top"><a href="#index-menu_002dcomplete_002dbackward-_0028_0029"><code>menu-complete-backward ()</code></a>:</td><td> </td><td valign="top"><a href="#Commands-For-Completion">Commands For Completion</a></td></tr> +<tr><td></td><td valign="top"><a href="#index-menu_002dcomplete_002ddisplay_002dprefix">menu-complete-display-prefix</a>:</td><td> </td><td valign="top"><a href="#Readline-Init-File-Syntax">Readline Init File Syntax</a></td></tr> +<tr><td></td><td valign="top"><a href="#index-meta_002dflag">meta-flag</a>:</td><td> </td><td valign="top"><a href="#Readline-Init-File-Syntax">Readline Init File Syntax</a></td></tr> +<tr><td colspan="4"> <hr></td></tr> +<tr><th id="Function-and-Variable-Index_fn_letter-N">N</th><td></td><td></td></tr> +<tr><td></td><td valign="top"><a href="#index-next_002dhistory-_0028C_002dn_0029"><code>next-history (C-n)</code></a>:</td><td> </td><td valign="top"><a href="#Commands-For-History">Commands For History</a></td></tr> +<tr><td></td><td valign="top"><a href="#index-next_002dscreen_002dline-_0028_0029"><code>next-screen-line ()</code></a>:</td><td> </td><td valign="top"><a href="#Commands-For-Moving">Commands For Moving</a></td></tr> +<tr><td></td><td valign="top"><a href="#index-non_002dincremental_002dforward_002dsearch_002dhistory-_0028M_002dn_0029"><code>non-incremental-forward-search-history (M-n)</code></a>:</td><td> </td><td valign="top"><a href="#Commands-For-History">Commands For History</a></td></tr> +<tr><td></td><td valign="top"><a href="#index-non_002dincremental_002dreverse_002dsearch_002dhistory-_0028M_002dp_0029"><code>non-incremental-reverse-search-history (M-p)</code></a>:</td><td> </td><td valign="top"><a href="#Commands-For-History">Commands For History</a></td></tr> +<tr><td colspan="4"> <hr></td></tr> +<tr><th id="Function-and-Variable-Index_fn_letter-O">O</th><td></td><td></td></tr> +<tr><td></td><td valign="top"><a href="#index-operate_002dand_002dget_002dnext-_0028C_002do_0029"><code>operate-and-get-next (C-o)</code></a>:</td><td> </td><td valign="top"><a href="#Commands-For-History">Commands For History</a></td></tr> +<tr><td></td><td valign="top"><a href="#index-output_002dmeta">output-meta</a>:</td><td> </td><td valign="top"><a href="#Readline-Init-File-Syntax">Readline Init File Syntax</a></td></tr> +<tr><td></td><td valign="top"><a href="#index-overwrite_002dmode-_0028_0029"><code>overwrite-mode ()</code></a>:</td><td> </td><td valign="top"><a href="#Commands-For-Text">Commands For Text</a></td></tr> +<tr><td colspan="4"> <hr></td></tr> +<tr><th id="Function-and-Variable-Index_fn_letter-P">P</th><td></td><td></td></tr> +<tr><td></td><td valign="top"><a href="#index-page_002dcompletions">page-completions</a>:</td><td> </td><td valign="top"><a href="#Readline-Init-File-Syntax">Readline Init File Syntax</a></td></tr> +<tr><td></td><td valign="top"><a href="#index-possible_002dcompletions-_0028M_002d_003f_0029"><code>possible-completions (M-?)</code></a>:</td><td> </td><td valign="top"><a href="#Commands-For-Completion">Commands For Completion</a></td></tr> +<tr><td></td><td valign="top"><a href="#index-prefix_002dmeta-_0028ESC_0029"><code>prefix-meta (<span class="key">ESC</span>)</code></a>:</td><td> </td><td valign="top"><a href="#Miscellaneous-Commands">Miscellaneous Commands</a></td></tr> +<tr><td></td><td valign="top"><a href="#index-previous_002dhistory-_0028C_002dp_0029"><code>previous-history (C-p)</code></a>:</td><td> </td><td valign="top"><a href="#Commands-For-History">Commands For History</a></td></tr> +<tr><td></td><td valign="top"><a href="#index-previous_002dscreen_002dline-_0028_0029"><code>previous-screen-line ()</code></a>:</td><td> </td><td valign="top"><a href="#Commands-For-Moving">Commands For Moving</a></td></tr> +<tr><td></td><td valign="top"><a href="#index-print_002dlast_002dkbd_002dmacro-_0028_0029"><code>print-last-kbd-macro ()</code></a>:</td><td> </td><td valign="top"><a href="#Keyboard-Macros">Keyboard Macros</a></td></tr> +<tr><td colspan="4"> <hr></td></tr> +<tr><th id="Function-and-Variable-Index_fn_letter-Q">Q</th><td></td><td></td></tr> +<tr><td></td><td valign="top"><a href="#index-quoted_002dinsert-_0028C_002dq-or-C_002dv_0029"><code>quoted-insert (C-q or C-v)</code></a>:</td><td> </td><td valign="top"><a href="#Commands-For-Text">Commands For Text</a></td></tr> +<tr><td colspan="4"> <hr></td></tr> +<tr><th id="Function-and-Variable-Index_fn_letter-R">R</th><td></td><td></td></tr> +<tr><td></td><td valign="top"><a href="#index-re_002dread_002dinit_002dfile-_0028C_002dx-C_002dr_0029"><code>re-read-init-file (C-x C-r)</code></a>:</td><td> </td><td valign="top"><a href="#Miscellaneous-Commands">Miscellaneous Commands</a></td></tr> +<tr><td></td><td valign="top"><a href="#index-readline"><code>readline</code></a>:</td><td> </td><td valign="top"><a href="#Basic-Behavior">Basic Behavior</a></td></tr> +<tr><td></td><td valign="top"><a href="#index-redraw_002dcurrent_002dline-_0028_0029"><code>redraw-current-line ()</code></a>:</td><td> </td><td valign="top"><a href="#Commands-For-Moving">Commands For Moving</a></td></tr> +<tr><td></td><td valign="top"><a href="#index-reverse_002dsearch_002dhistory-_0028C_002dr_0029"><code>reverse-search-history (C-r)</code></a>:</td><td> </td><td valign="top"><a href="#Commands-For-History">Commands For History</a></td></tr> +<tr><td></td><td valign="top"><a href="#index-revert_002dall_002dat_002dnewline">revert-all-at-newline</a>:</td><td> </td><td valign="top"><a href="#Readline-Init-File-Syntax">Readline Init File Syntax</a></td></tr> +<tr><td></td><td valign="top"><a href="#index-revert_002dline-_0028M_002dr_0029"><code>revert-line (M-r)</code></a>:</td><td> </td><td valign="top"><a href="#Miscellaneous-Commands">Miscellaneous Commands</a></td></tr> +<tr><td></td><td valign="top"><a href="#index-rl_005factivate_005fmark"><code>rl_activate_mark</code></a>:</td><td> </td><td valign="top"><a href="#Miscellaneous-Functions">Miscellaneous Functions</a></td></tr> +<tr><td></td><td valign="top"><a href="#index-rl_005fadd_005fdefun"><code>rl_add_defun</code></a>:</td><td> </td><td valign="top"><a href="#Function-Naming">Function Naming</a></td></tr> +<tr><td></td><td valign="top"><a href="#index-rl_005fadd_005ffunmap_005fentry"><code>rl_add_funmap_entry</code></a>:</td><td> </td><td valign="top"><a href="#Associating-Function-Names-and-Bindings">Associating Function Names and Bindings</a></td></tr> +<tr><td></td><td valign="top"><a href="#index-rl_005fadd_005fundo"><code>rl_add_undo</code></a>:</td><td> </td><td valign="top"><a href="#Allowing-Undoing">Allowing Undoing</a></td></tr> +<tr><td></td><td valign="top"><a href="#index-rl_005falphabetic"><code>rl_alphabetic</code></a>:</td><td> </td><td valign="top"><a href="#Utility-Functions">Utility Functions</a></td></tr> +<tr><td></td><td valign="top"><a href="#index-rl_005falready_005fprompted">rl_already_prompted</a>:</td><td> </td><td valign="top"><a href="#Readline-Variables">Readline Variables</a></td></tr> +<tr><td></td><td valign="top"><a href="#index-rl_005fattempted_005fcompletion_005ffunction">rl_attempted_completion_function</a>:</td><td> </td><td valign="top"><a href="#Completion-Variables">Completion Variables</a></td></tr> +<tr><td></td><td valign="top"><a href="#index-rl_005fattempted_005fcompletion_005fover">rl_attempted_completion_over</a>:</td><td> </td><td valign="top"><a href="#Completion-Variables">Completion Variables</a></td></tr> +<tr><td></td><td valign="top"><a href="#index-rl_005fbasic_005fquote_005fcharacters">rl_basic_quote_characters</a>:</td><td> </td><td valign="top"><a href="#Completion-Variables">Completion Variables</a></td></tr> +<tr><td></td><td valign="top"><a href="#index-rl_005fbasic_005fword_005fbreak_005fcharacters">rl_basic_word_break_characters</a>:</td><td> </td><td valign="top"><a href="#Completion-Variables">Completion Variables</a></td></tr> +<tr><td></td><td valign="top"><a href="#index-rl_005fbegin_005fundo_005fgroup"><code>rl_begin_undo_group</code></a>:</td><td> </td><td valign="top"><a href="#Allowing-Undoing">Allowing Undoing</a></td></tr> +<tr><td></td><td valign="top"><a href="#index-rl_005fbinding_005fkeymap">rl_binding_keymap</a>:</td><td> </td><td valign="top"><a href="#Readline-Variables">Readline Variables</a></td></tr> +<tr><td></td><td valign="top"><a href="#index-rl_005fbind_005fkey"><code>rl_bind_key</code></a>:</td><td> </td><td valign="top"><a href="#Binding-Keys">Binding Keys</a></td></tr> +<tr><td></td><td valign="top"><a href="#index-rl_005fbind_005fkeyseq"><code>rl_bind_keyseq</code></a>:</td><td> </td><td valign="top"><a href="#Binding-Keys">Binding Keys</a></td></tr> +<tr><td></td><td valign="top"><a href="#index-rl_005fbind_005fkeyseq_005fif_005funbound"><code>rl_bind_keyseq_if_unbound</code></a>:</td><td> </td><td valign="top"><a href="#Binding-Keys">Binding Keys</a></td></tr> +<tr><td></td><td valign="top"><a href="#index-rl_005fbind_005fkeyseq_005fif_005funbound_005fin_005fmap"><code>rl_bind_keyseq_if_unbound_in_map</code></a>:</td><td> </td><td valign="top"><a href="#Binding-Keys">Binding Keys</a></td></tr> +<tr><td></td><td valign="top"><a href="#index-rl_005fbind_005fkeyseq_005fin_005fmap"><code>rl_bind_keyseq_in_map</code></a>:</td><td> </td><td valign="top"><a href="#Binding-Keys">Binding Keys</a></td></tr> +<tr><td></td><td valign="top"><a href="#index-rl_005fbind_005fkey_005fif_005funbound"><code>rl_bind_key_if_unbound</code></a>:</td><td> </td><td valign="top"><a href="#Binding-Keys">Binding Keys</a></td></tr> +<tr><td></td><td valign="top"><a href="#index-rl_005fbind_005fkey_005fif_005funbound_005fin_005fmap"><code>rl_bind_key_if_unbound_in_map</code></a>:</td><td> </td><td valign="top"><a href="#Binding-Keys">Binding Keys</a></td></tr> +<tr><td></td><td valign="top"><a href="#index-rl_005fbind_005fkey_005fin_005fmap"><code>rl_bind_key_in_map</code></a>:</td><td> </td><td valign="top"><a href="#Binding-Keys">Binding Keys</a></td></tr> +<tr><td></td><td valign="top"><a href="#index-rl_005fcallback_005fhandler_005finstall"><code>rl_callback_handler_install</code></a>:</td><td> </td><td valign="top"><a href="#Alternate-Interface">Alternate Interface</a></td></tr> +<tr><td></td><td valign="top"><a href="#index-rl_005fcallback_005fhandler_005fremove"><code>rl_callback_handler_remove</code></a>:</td><td> </td><td valign="top"><a href="#Alternate-Interface">Alternate Interface</a></td></tr> +<tr><td></td><td valign="top"><a href="#index-rl_005fcallback_005fread_005fchar"><code>rl_callback_read_char</code></a>:</td><td> </td><td valign="top"><a href="#Alternate-Interface">Alternate Interface</a></td></tr> +<tr><td></td><td valign="top"><a href="#index-rl_005fcallback_005fsigcleanup"><code>rl_callback_sigcleanup</code></a>:</td><td> </td><td valign="top"><a href="#Alternate-Interface">Alternate Interface</a></td></tr> +<tr><td></td><td valign="top"><a href="#index-rl_005fcatch_005fsignals">rl_catch_signals</a>:</td><td> </td><td valign="top"><a href="#Readline-Signal-Handling">Readline Signal Handling</a></td></tr> +<tr><td></td><td valign="top"><a href="#index-rl_005fcatch_005fsigwinch">rl_catch_sigwinch</a>:</td><td> </td><td valign="top"><a href="#Readline-Signal-Handling">Readline Signal Handling</a></td></tr> +<tr><td></td><td valign="top"><a href="#index-rl_005fchange_005fenvironment">rl_change_environment</a>:</td><td> </td><td valign="top"><a href="#Readline-Signal-Handling">Readline Signal Handling</a></td></tr> +<tr><td></td><td valign="top"><a href="#index-rl_005fchar_005fis_005fquoted_005fp">rl_char_is_quoted_p</a>:</td><td> </td><td valign="top"><a href="#Completion-Variables">Completion Variables</a></td></tr> +<tr><td></td><td valign="top"><a href="#index-rl_005fcheck_005fsignals"><code>rl_check_signals</code></a>:</td><td> </td><td valign="top"><a href="#Readline-Signal-Handling">Readline Signal Handling</a></td></tr> +<tr><td></td><td valign="top"><a href="#index-rl_005fcleanup_005fafter_005fsignal"><code>rl_cleanup_after_signal</code></a>:</td><td> </td><td valign="top"><a href="#Readline-Signal-Handling">Readline Signal Handling</a></td></tr> +<tr><td></td><td valign="top"><a href="#index-rl_005fclear_005fhistory"><code>rl_clear_history</code></a>:</td><td> </td><td valign="top"><a href="#Miscellaneous-Functions">Miscellaneous Functions</a></td></tr> +<tr><td></td><td valign="top"><a href="#index-rl_005fclear_005fmessage"><code>rl_clear_message</code></a>:</td><td> </td><td valign="top"><a href="#Redisplay">Redisplay</a></td></tr> +<tr><td></td><td valign="top"><a href="#index-rl_005fclear_005fpending_005finput"><code>rl_clear_pending_input</code></a>:</td><td> </td><td valign="top"><a href="#Character-Input">Character Input</a></td></tr> +<tr><td></td><td valign="top"><a href="#index-rl_005fclear_005fsignals"><code>rl_clear_signals</code></a>:</td><td> </td><td valign="top"><a href="#Readline-Signal-Handling">Readline Signal Handling</a></td></tr> +<tr><td></td><td valign="top"><a href="#index-rl_005fclear_005fvisible_005fline"><code>rl_clear_visible_line</code></a>:</td><td> </td><td valign="top"><a href="#Redisplay">Redisplay</a></td></tr> +<tr><td></td><td valign="top"><a href="#index-rl_005fcomplete"><code>rl_complete</code></a>:</td><td> </td><td valign="top"><a href="#How-Completing-Works">How Completing Works</a></td></tr> +<tr><td></td><td valign="top"><a href="#index-rl_005fcomplete-1"><code>rl_complete</code></a>:</td><td> </td><td valign="top"><a href="#Completion-Functions">Completion Functions</a></td></tr> +<tr><td></td><td valign="top"><a href="#index-rl_005fcompleter_005fquote_005fcharacters">rl_completer_quote_characters</a>:</td><td> </td><td valign="top"><a href="#Completion-Variables">Completion Variables</a></td></tr> +<tr><td></td><td valign="top"><a href="#index-rl_005fcompleter_005fword_005fbreak_005fcharacters">rl_completer_word_break_characters</a>:</td><td> </td><td valign="top"><a href="#Completion-Variables">Completion Variables</a></td></tr> +<tr><td></td><td valign="top"><a href="#index-rl_005fcomplete_005finternal"><code>rl_complete_internal</code></a>:</td><td> </td><td valign="top"><a href="#Completion-Functions">Completion Functions</a></td></tr> +<tr><td></td><td valign="top"><a href="#index-rl_005fcompletion_005fappend_005fcharacter">rl_completion_append_character</a>:</td><td> </td><td valign="top"><a href="#Completion-Variables">Completion Variables</a></td></tr> +<tr><td></td><td valign="top"><a href="#index-rl_005fcompletion_005fdisplay_005fmatches_005fhook">rl_completion_display_matches_hook</a>:</td><td> </td><td valign="top"><a href="#Completion-Variables">Completion Variables</a></td></tr> +<tr><td></td><td valign="top"><a href="#index-rl_005fcompletion_005fentry_005ffunction">rl_completion_entry_function</a>:</td><td> </td><td valign="top"><a href="#How-Completing-Works">How Completing Works</a></td></tr> +<tr><td></td><td valign="top"><a href="#index-rl_005fcompletion_005fentry_005ffunction-1">rl_completion_entry_function</a>:</td><td> </td><td valign="top"><a href="#Completion-Variables">Completion Variables</a></td></tr> +<tr><td></td><td valign="top"><a href="#index-rl_005fcompletion_005ffound_005fquote">rl_completion_found_quote</a>:</td><td> </td><td valign="top"><a href="#Completion-Variables">Completion Variables</a></td></tr> +<tr><td></td><td valign="top"><a href="#index-rl_005fcompletion_005finvoking_005fkey">rl_completion_invoking_key</a>:</td><td> </td><td valign="top"><a href="#Completion-Variables">Completion Variables</a></td></tr> +<tr><td></td><td valign="top"><a href="#index-rl_005fcompletion_005fmark_005fsymlink_005fdirs">rl_completion_mark_symlink_dirs</a>:</td><td> </td><td valign="top"><a href="#Completion-Variables">Completion Variables</a></td></tr> +<tr><td></td><td valign="top"><a href="#index-rl_005fcompletion_005fmatches"><code>rl_completion_matches</code></a>:</td><td> </td><td valign="top"><a href="#Completion-Functions">Completion Functions</a></td></tr> +<tr><td></td><td valign="top"><a href="#index-rl_005fcompletion_005fmode"><code>rl_completion_mode</code></a>:</td><td> </td><td valign="top"><a href="#Completion-Functions">Completion Functions</a></td></tr> +<tr><td></td><td valign="top"><a href="#index-rl_005fcompletion_005fquery_005fitems">rl_completion_query_items</a>:</td><td> </td><td valign="top"><a href="#Completion-Variables">Completion Variables</a></td></tr> +<tr><td></td><td valign="top"><a href="#index-rl_005fcompletion_005fquote_005fcharacter">rl_completion_quote_character</a>:</td><td> </td><td valign="top"><a href="#Completion-Variables">Completion Variables</a></td></tr> +<tr><td></td><td valign="top"><a href="#index-rl_005fcompletion_005fsuppress_005fappend">rl_completion_suppress_append</a>:</td><td> </td><td valign="top"><a href="#Completion-Variables">Completion Variables</a></td></tr> +<tr><td></td><td valign="top"><a href="#index-rl_005fcompletion_005fsuppress_005fquote">rl_completion_suppress_quote</a>:</td><td> </td><td valign="top"><a href="#Completion-Variables">Completion Variables</a></td></tr> +<tr><td></td><td valign="top"><a href="#index-rl_005fcompletion_005ftype">rl_completion_type</a>:</td><td> </td><td valign="top"><a href="#Completion-Variables">Completion Variables</a></td></tr> +<tr><td></td><td valign="top"><a href="#index-rl_005fcompletion_005fword_005fbreak_005fhook">rl_completion_word_break_hook</a>:</td><td> </td><td valign="top"><a href="#Completion-Variables">Completion Variables</a></td></tr> +<tr><td></td><td valign="top"><a href="#index-rl_005fcopy_005fkeymap"><code>rl_copy_keymap</code></a>:</td><td> </td><td valign="top"><a href="#Keymaps">Keymaps</a></td></tr> +<tr><td></td><td valign="top"><a href="#index-rl_005fcopy_005ftext"><code>rl_copy_text</code></a>:</td><td> </td><td valign="top"><a href="#Modifying-Text">Modifying Text</a></td></tr> +<tr><td></td><td valign="top"><a href="#index-rl_005fcrlf"><code>rl_crlf</code></a>:</td><td> </td><td valign="top"><a href="#Redisplay">Redisplay</a></td></tr> +<tr><td></td><td valign="top"><a href="#index-rl_005fdeactivate_005fmark"><code>rl_deactivate_mark</code></a>:</td><td> </td><td valign="top"><a href="#Miscellaneous-Functions">Miscellaneous Functions</a></td></tr> +<tr><td></td><td valign="top"><a href="#index-rl_005fdelete_005ftext"><code>rl_delete_text</code></a>:</td><td> </td><td valign="top"><a href="#Modifying-Text">Modifying Text</a></td></tr> +<tr><td></td><td valign="top"><a href="#index-rl_005fdeprep_005fterminal"><code>rl_deprep_terminal</code></a>:</td><td> </td><td valign="top"><a href="#Terminal-Management">Terminal Management</a></td></tr> +<tr><td></td><td valign="top"><a href="#index-rl_005fdeprep_005fterm_005ffunction">rl_deprep_term_function</a>:</td><td> </td><td valign="top"><a href="#Readline-Variables">Readline Variables</a></td></tr> +<tr><td></td><td valign="top"><a href="#index-rl_005fding"><code>rl_ding</code></a>:</td><td> </td><td valign="top"><a href="#Utility-Functions">Utility Functions</a></td></tr> +<tr><td></td><td valign="top"><a href="#index-rl_005fdirectory_005fcompletion_005fhook">rl_directory_completion_hook</a>:</td><td> </td><td valign="top"><a href="#Completion-Variables">Completion Variables</a></td></tr> +<tr><td></td><td valign="top"><a href="#index-rl_005fdirectory_005frewrite_005fhook_003b">rl_directory_rewrite_hook;</a>:</td><td> </td><td valign="top"><a href="#Completion-Variables">Completion Variables</a></td></tr> +<tr><td></td><td valign="top"><a href="#index-rl_005fdiscard_005fkeymap"><code>rl_discard_keymap</code></a>:</td><td> </td><td valign="top"><a href="#Keymaps">Keymaps</a></td></tr> +<tr><td></td><td valign="top"><a href="#index-rl_005fdispatching">rl_dispatching</a>:</td><td> </td><td valign="top"><a href="#Readline-Variables">Readline Variables</a></td></tr> +<tr><td></td><td valign="top"><a href="#index-rl_005fdisplay_005fmatch_005flist"><code>rl_display_match_list</code></a>:</td><td> </td><td valign="top"><a href="#Utility-Functions">Utility Functions</a></td></tr> +<tr><td></td><td valign="top"><a href="#index-rl_005fdisplay_005fprompt">rl_display_prompt</a>:</td><td> </td><td valign="top"><a href="#Readline-Variables">Readline Variables</a></td></tr> +<tr><td></td><td valign="top"><a href="#index-rl_005fdone">rl_done</a>:</td><td> </td><td valign="top"><a href="#Readline-Variables">Readline Variables</a></td></tr> +<tr><td></td><td valign="top"><a href="#index-rl_005fdo_005fundo"><code>rl_do_undo</code></a>:</td><td> </td><td valign="top"><a href="#Allowing-Undoing">Allowing Undoing</a></td></tr> +<tr><td></td><td valign="top"><a href="#index-rl_005fecho_005fsignal_005fchar"><code>rl_echo_signal_char</code></a>:</td><td> </td><td valign="top"><a href="#Readline-Signal-Handling">Readline Signal Handling</a></td></tr> +<tr><td></td><td valign="top"><a href="#index-rl_005fediting_005fmode">rl_editing_mode</a>:</td><td> </td><td valign="top"><a href="#Readline-Variables">Readline Variables</a></td></tr> +<tr><td></td><td valign="top"><a href="#index-rl_005fempty_005fkeymap"><code>rl_empty_keymap</code></a>:</td><td> </td><td valign="top"><a href="#Keymaps">Keymaps</a></td></tr> +<tr><td></td><td valign="top"><a href="#index-rl_005fend">rl_end</a>:</td><td> </td><td valign="top"><a href="#Readline-Variables">Readline Variables</a></td></tr> +<tr><td></td><td valign="top"><a href="#index-rl_005fend_005fundo_005fgroup"><code>rl_end_undo_group</code></a>:</td><td> </td><td valign="top"><a href="#Allowing-Undoing">Allowing Undoing</a></td></tr> +<tr><td></td><td valign="top"><a href="#index-rl_005feof_005ffound">rl_eof_found</a>:</td><td> </td><td valign="top"><a href="#Readline-Variables">Readline Variables</a></td></tr> +<tr><td></td><td valign="top"><a href="#index-rl_005ferase_005fempty_005fline">rl_erase_empty_line</a>:</td><td> </td><td valign="top"><a href="#Readline-Variables">Readline Variables</a></td></tr> +<tr><td></td><td valign="top"><a href="#index-rl_005fevent_005fhook">rl_event_hook</a>:</td><td> </td><td valign="top"><a href="#Readline-Variables">Readline Variables</a></td></tr> +<tr><td></td><td valign="top"><a href="#index-rl_005fexecute_005fnext"><code>rl_execute_next</code></a>:</td><td> </td><td valign="top"><a href="#Character-Input">Character Input</a></td></tr> +<tr><td></td><td valign="top"><a href="#index-rl_005fexecuting_005fkey">rl_executing_key</a>:</td><td> </td><td valign="top"><a href="#Readline-Variables">Readline Variables</a></td></tr> +<tr><td></td><td valign="top"><a href="#index-rl_005fexecuting_005fkeymap">rl_executing_keymap</a>:</td><td> </td><td valign="top"><a href="#Readline-Variables">Readline Variables</a></td></tr> +<tr><td></td><td valign="top"><a href="#index-rl_005fexecuting_005fkeyseq">rl_executing_keyseq</a>:</td><td> </td><td valign="top"><a href="#Readline-Variables">Readline Variables</a></td></tr> +<tr><td></td><td valign="top"><a href="#index-rl_005fexecuting_005fmacro">rl_executing_macro</a>:</td><td> </td><td valign="top"><a href="#Readline-Variables">Readline Variables</a></td></tr> +<tr><td></td><td valign="top"><a href="#index-rl_005fexpand_005fprompt"><code>rl_expand_prompt</code></a>:</td><td> </td><td valign="top"><a href="#Redisplay">Redisplay</a></td></tr> +<tr><td></td><td valign="top"><a href="#index-rl_005fexplicit_005farg">rl_explicit_arg</a>:</td><td> </td><td valign="top"><a href="#Readline-Variables">Readline Variables</a></td></tr> +<tr><td></td><td valign="top"><a href="#index-rl_005fextend_005fline_005fbuffer"><code>rl_extend_line_buffer</code></a>:</td><td> </td><td valign="top"><a href="#Utility-Functions">Utility Functions</a></td></tr> +<tr><td></td><td valign="top"><a href="#index-rl_005ffilename_005fcompletion_005fdesired">rl_filename_completion_desired</a>:</td><td> </td><td valign="top"><a href="#Completion-Variables">Completion Variables</a></td></tr> +<tr><td></td><td valign="top"><a href="#index-rl_005ffilename_005fcompletion_005ffunction"><code>rl_filename_completion_function</code></a>:</td><td> </td><td valign="top"><a href="#Completion-Functions">Completion Functions</a></td></tr> +<tr><td></td><td valign="top"><a href="#index-rl_005ffilename_005fdequoting_005ffunction">rl_filename_dequoting_function</a>:</td><td> </td><td valign="top"><a href="#Completion-Variables">Completion Variables</a></td></tr> +<tr><td></td><td valign="top"><a href="#index-rl_005ffilename_005fquote_005fcharacters">rl_filename_quote_characters</a>:</td><td> </td><td valign="top"><a href="#Completion-Variables">Completion Variables</a></td></tr> +<tr><td></td><td valign="top"><a href="#index-rl_005ffilename_005fquoting_005fdesired">rl_filename_quoting_desired</a>:</td><td> </td><td valign="top"><a href="#Completion-Variables">Completion Variables</a></td></tr> +<tr><td></td><td valign="top"><a href="#index-rl_005ffilename_005fquoting_005ffunction">rl_filename_quoting_function</a>:</td><td> </td><td valign="top"><a href="#Completion-Variables">Completion Variables</a></td></tr> +<tr><td></td><td valign="top"><a href="#index-rl_005ffilename_005frewrite_005fhook">rl_filename_rewrite_hook</a>:</td><td> </td><td valign="top"><a href="#Completion-Variables">Completion Variables</a></td></tr> +<tr><td></td><td valign="top"><a href="#index-rl_005ffilename_005fstat_005fhook">rl_filename_stat_hook</a>:</td><td> </td><td valign="top"><a href="#Completion-Variables">Completion Variables</a></td></tr> +<tr><td></td><td valign="top"><a href="#index-rl_005fforced_005fupdate_005fdisplay"><code>rl_forced_update_display</code></a>:</td><td> </td><td valign="top"><a href="#Redisplay">Redisplay</a></td></tr> +<tr><td></td><td valign="top"><a href="#index-rl_005ffree"><code>rl_free</code></a>:</td><td> </td><td valign="top"><a href="#Utility-Functions">Utility Functions</a></td></tr> +<tr><td></td><td valign="top"><a href="#index-rl_005ffree_005fkeymap"><code>rl_free_keymap</code></a>:</td><td> </td><td valign="top"><a href="#Keymaps">Keymaps</a></td></tr> +<tr><td></td><td valign="top"><a href="#index-rl_005ffree_005fline_005fstate"><code>rl_free_line_state</code></a>:</td><td> </td><td valign="top"><a href="#Readline-Signal-Handling">Readline Signal Handling</a></td></tr> +<tr><td></td><td valign="top"><a href="#index-rl_005ffree_005fundo_005flist"><code>rl_free_undo_list</code></a>:</td><td> </td><td valign="top"><a href="#Allowing-Undoing">Allowing Undoing</a></td></tr> +<tr><td></td><td valign="top"><a href="#index-rl_005ffunction_005fdumper"><code>rl_function_dumper</code></a>:</td><td> </td><td valign="top"><a href="#Associating-Function-Names-and-Bindings">Associating Function Names and Bindings</a></td></tr> +<tr><td></td><td valign="top"><a href="#index-rl_005ffunction_005fof_005fkeyseq"><code>rl_function_of_keyseq</code></a>:</td><td> </td><td valign="top"><a href="#Associating-Function-Names-and-Bindings">Associating Function Names and Bindings</a></td></tr> +<tr><td></td><td valign="top"><a href="#index-rl_005ffunction_005fof_005fkeyseq_005flen"><code>rl_function_of_keyseq_len</code></a>:</td><td> </td><td valign="top"><a href="#Associating-Function-Names-and-Bindings">Associating Function Names and Bindings</a></td></tr> +<tr><td></td><td valign="top"><a href="#index-rl_005ffunmap_005fnames"><code>rl_funmap_names</code></a>:</td><td> </td><td valign="top"><a href="#Associating-Function-Names-and-Bindings">Associating Function Names and Bindings</a></td></tr> +<tr><td></td><td valign="top"><a href="#index-rl_005fgeneric_005fbind"><code>rl_generic_bind</code></a>:</td><td> </td><td valign="top"><a href="#Binding-Keys">Binding Keys</a></td></tr> +<tr><td></td><td valign="top"><a href="#index-rl_005fgetc"><code>rl_getc</code></a>:</td><td> </td><td valign="top"><a href="#Character-Input">Character Input</a></td></tr> +<tr><td></td><td valign="top"><a href="#index-rl_005fgetc_005ffunction">rl_getc_function</a>:</td><td> </td><td valign="top"><a href="#Readline-Variables">Readline Variables</a></td></tr> +<tr><td></td><td valign="top"><a href="#index-rl_005fget_005fkeymap"><code>rl_get_keymap</code></a>:</td><td> </td><td valign="top"><a href="#Keymaps">Keymaps</a></td></tr> +<tr><td></td><td valign="top"><a href="#index-rl_005fget_005fkeymap_005fby_005fname"><code>rl_get_keymap_by_name</code></a>:</td><td> </td><td valign="top"><a href="#Keymaps">Keymaps</a></td></tr> +<tr><td></td><td valign="top"><a href="#index-rl_005fget_005fkeymap_005fname"><code>rl_get_keymap_name</code></a>:</td><td> </td><td valign="top"><a href="#Keymaps">Keymaps</a></td></tr> +<tr><td></td><td valign="top"><a href="#index-rl_005fget_005fscreen_005fsize"><code>rl_get_screen_size</code></a>:</td><td> </td><td valign="top"><a href="#Readline-Signal-Handling">Readline Signal Handling</a></td></tr> +<tr><td></td><td valign="top"><a href="#index-rl_005fget_005ftermcap"><code>rl_get_termcap</code></a>:</td><td> </td><td valign="top"><a href="#Miscellaneous-Functions">Miscellaneous Functions</a></td></tr> +<tr><td></td><td valign="top"><a href="#index-rl_005fgnu_005freadline_005fp">rl_gnu_readline_p</a>:</td><td> </td><td valign="top"><a href="#Readline-Variables">Readline Variables</a></td></tr> +<tr><td></td><td valign="top"><a href="#index-rl_005fignore_005fcompletion_005fduplicates">rl_ignore_completion_duplicates</a>:</td><td> </td><td valign="top"><a href="#Completion-Variables">Completion Variables</a></td></tr> +<tr><td></td><td valign="top"><a href="#index-rl_005fignore_005fsome_005fcompletions_005ffunction">rl_ignore_some_completions_function</a>:</td><td> </td><td valign="top"><a href="#Completion-Variables">Completion Variables</a></td></tr> +<tr><td></td><td valign="top"><a href="#index-rl_005finhibit_005fcompletion">rl_inhibit_completion</a>:</td><td> </td><td valign="top"><a href="#Completion-Variables">Completion Variables</a></td></tr> +<tr><td></td><td valign="top"><a href="#index-rl_005finitialize"><code>rl_initialize</code></a>:</td><td> </td><td valign="top"><a href="#Utility-Functions">Utility Functions</a></td></tr> +<tr><td></td><td valign="top"><a href="#index-rl_005finput_005favailable_005fhook">rl_input_available_hook</a>:</td><td> </td><td valign="top"><a href="#Readline-Variables">Readline Variables</a></td></tr> +<tr><td></td><td valign="top"><a href="#index-rl_005finsert_005fcompletions"><code>rl_insert_completions</code></a>:</td><td> </td><td valign="top"><a href="#Completion-Functions">Completion Functions</a></td></tr> +<tr><td></td><td valign="top"><a href="#index-rl_005finsert_005ftext"><code>rl_insert_text</code></a>:</td><td> </td><td valign="top"><a href="#Modifying-Text">Modifying Text</a></td></tr> +<tr><td></td><td valign="top"><a href="#index-rl_005finstream">rl_instream</a>:</td><td> </td><td valign="top"><a href="#Readline-Variables">Readline Variables</a></td></tr> +<tr><td></td><td valign="top"><a href="#index-rl_005finvoking_005fkeyseqs"><code>rl_invoking_keyseqs</code></a>:</td><td> </td><td valign="top"><a href="#Associating-Function-Names-and-Bindings">Associating Function Names and Bindings</a></td></tr> +<tr><td></td><td valign="top"><a href="#index-rl_005finvoking_005fkeyseqs_005fin_005fmap"><code>rl_invoking_keyseqs_in_map</code></a>:</td><td> </td><td valign="top"><a href="#Associating-Function-Names-and-Bindings">Associating Function Names and Bindings</a></td></tr> +<tr><td></td><td valign="top"><a href="#index-rl_005fkeep_005fmark_005factive"><code>rl_keep_mark_active</code></a>:</td><td> </td><td valign="top"><a href="#Miscellaneous-Functions">Miscellaneous Functions</a></td></tr> +<tr><td></td><td valign="top"><a href="#index-rl_005fkey_005fsequence_005flength">rl_key_sequence_length</a>:</td><td> </td><td valign="top"><a href="#Readline-Variables">Readline Variables</a></td></tr> +<tr><td></td><td valign="top"><a href="#index-rl_005fkill_005ftext"><code>rl_kill_text</code></a>:</td><td> </td><td valign="top"><a href="#Modifying-Text">Modifying Text</a></td></tr> +<tr><td></td><td valign="top"><a href="#index-rl_005flast_005ffunc">rl_last_func</a>:</td><td> </td><td valign="top"><a href="#Readline-Variables">Readline Variables</a></td></tr> +<tr><td></td><td valign="top"><a href="#index-rl_005flibrary_005fversion">rl_library_version</a>:</td><td> </td><td valign="top"><a href="#Readline-Variables">Readline Variables</a></td></tr> +<tr><td></td><td valign="top"><a href="#index-rl_005fline_005fbuffer">rl_line_buffer</a>:</td><td> </td><td valign="top"><a href="#Readline-Variables">Readline Variables</a></td></tr> +<tr><td></td><td valign="top"><a href="#index-rl_005flist_005ffunmap_005fnames"><code>rl_list_funmap_names</code></a>:</td><td> </td><td valign="top"><a href="#Associating-Function-Names-and-Bindings">Associating Function Names and Bindings</a></td></tr> +<tr><td></td><td valign="top"><a href="#index-rl_005fmacro_005fbind"><code>rl_macro_bind</code></a>:</td><td> </td><td valign="top"><a href="#Miscellaneous-Functions">Miscellaneous Functions</a></td></tr> +<tr><td></td><td valign="top"><a href="#index-rl_005fmacro_005fdumper"><code>rl_macro_dumper</code></a>:</td><td> </td><td valign="top"><a href="#Miscellaneous-Functions">Miscellaneous Functions</a></td></tr> +<tr><td></td><td valign="top"><a href="#index-rl_005fmake_005fbare_005fkeymap"><code>rl_make_bare_keymap</code></a>:</td><td> </td><td valign="top"><a href="#Keymaps">Keymaps</a></td></tr> +<tr><td></td><td valign="top"><a href="#index-rl_005fmake_005fkeymap"><code>rl_make_keymap</code></a>:</td><td> </td><td valign="top"><a href="#Keymaps">Keymaps</a></td></tr> +<tr><td></td><td valign="top"><a href="#index-rl_005fmark">rl_mark</a>:</td><td> </td><td valign="top"><a href="#Readline-Variables">Readline Variables</a></td></tr> +<tr><td></td><td valign="top"><a href="#index-rl_005fmark_005factive_005fp"><code>rl_mark_active_p</code></a>:</td><td> </td><td valign="top"><a href="#Miscellaneous-Functions">Miscellaneous Functions</a></td></tr> +<tr><td></td><td valign="top"><a href="#index-rl_005fmessage"><code>rl_message</code></a>:</td><td> </td><td valign="top"><a href="#Redisplay">Redisplay</a></td></tr> +<tr><td></td><td valign="top"><a href="#index-rl_005fmodifying"><code>rl_modifying</code></a>:</td><td> </td><td valign="top"><a href="#Allowing-Undoing">Allowing Undoing</a></td></tr> +<tr><td></td><td valign="top"><a href="#index-rl_005fnamed_005ffunction"><code>rl_named_function</code></a>:</td><td> </td><td valign="top"><a href="#Associating-Function-Names-and-Bindings">Associating Function Names and Bindings</a></td></tr> +<tr><td></td><td valign="top"><a href="#index-rl_005fnumeric_005farg">rl_numeric_arg</a>:</td><td> </td><td valign="top"><a href="#Readline-Variables">Readline Variables</a></td></tr> +<tr><td></td><td valign="top"><a href="#index-rl_005fnum_005fchars_005fto_005fread">rl_num_chars_to_read</a>:</td><td> </td><td valign="top"><a href="#Readline-Variables">Readline Variables</a></td></tr> +<tr><td></td><td valign="top"><a href="#index-rl_005fon_005fnew_005fline"><code>rl_on_new_line</code></a>:</td><td> </td><td valign="top"><a href="#Redisplay">Redisplay</a></td></tr> +<tr><td></td><td valign="top"><a href="#index-rl_005fon_005fnew_005fline_005fwith_005fprompt"><code>rl_on_new_line_with_prompt</code></a>:</td><td> </td><td valign="top"><a href="#Redisplay">Redisplay</a></td></tr> +<tr><td></td><td valign="top"><a href="#index-rl_005foutstream">rl_outstream</a>:</td><td> </td><td valign="top"><a href="#Readline-Variables">Readline Variables</a></td></tr> +<tr><td></td><td valign="top"><a href="#index-rl_005fparse_005fand_005fbind"><code>rl_parse_and_bind</code></a>:</td><td> </td><td valign="top"><a href="#Binding-Keys">Binding Keys</a></td></tr> +<tr><td></td><td valign="top"><a href="#index-rl_005fpending_005finput">rl_pending_input</a>:</td><td> </td><td valign="top"><a href="#Readline-Variables">Readline Variables</a></td></tr> +<tr><td></td><td valign="top"><a href="#index-rl_005fpending_005fsignal"><code>rl_pending_signal</code></a>:</td><td> </td><td valign="top"><a href="#Readline-Signal-Handling">Readline Signal Handling</a></td></tr> +<tr><td></td><td valign="top"><a href="#index-rl_005fpersistent_005fsignal_005fhandlers">rl_persistent_signal_handlers</a>:</td><td> </td><td valign="top"><a href="#Readline-Signal-Handling">Readline Signal Handling</a></td></tr> +<tr><td></td><td valign="top"><a href="#index-rl_005fpoint">rl_point</a>:</td><td> </td><td valign="top"><a href="#Readline-Variables">Readline Variables</a></td></tr> +<tr><td></td><td valign="top"><a href="#index-rl_005fpossible_005fcompletions"><code>rl_possible_completions</code></a>:</td><td> </td><td valign="top"><a href="#Completion-Functions">Completion Functions</a></td></tr> +<tr><td></td><td valign="top"><a href="#index-rl_005fprefer_005fenv_005fwinsize">rl_prefer_env_winsize</a>:</td><td> </td><td valign="top"><a href="#Readline-Variables">Readline Variables</a></td></tr> +<tr><td></td><td valign="top"><a href="#index-rl_005fprep_005fterminal"><code>rl_prep_terminal</code></a>:</td><td> </td><td valign="top"><a href="#Terminal-Management">Terminal Management</a></td></tr> +<tr><td></td><td valign="top"><a href="#index-rl_005fprep_005fterm_005ffunction">rl_prep_term_function</a>:</td><td> </td><td valign="top"><a href="#Readline-Variables">Readline Variables</a></td></tr> +<tr><td></td><td valign="top"><a href="#index-rl_005fpre_005finput_005fhook">rl_pre_input_hook</a>:</td><td> </td><td valign="top"><a href="#Readline-Variables">Readline Variables</a></td></tr> +<tr><td></td><td valign="top"><a href="#index-rl_005fprompt">rl_prompt</a>:</td><td> </td><td valign="top"><a href="#Readline-Variables">Readline Variables</a></td></tr> +<tr><td></td><td valign="top"><a href="#index-rl_005fpush_005fmacro_005finput"><code>rl_push_macro_input</code></a>:</td><td> </td><td valign="top"><a href="#Modifying-Text">Modifying Text</a></td></tr> +<tr><td></td><td valign="top"><a href="#index-rl_005freadline_005fname">rl_readline_name</a>:</td><td> </td><td valign="top"><a href="#Readline-Variables">Readline Variables</a></td></tr> +<tr><td></td><td valign="top"><a href="#index-rl_005freadline_005fstate">rl_readline_state</a>:</td><td> </td><td valign="top"><a href="#Readline-Variables">Readline Variables</a></td></tr> +<tr><td></td><td valign="top"><a href="#index-rl_005freadline_005fversion">rl_readline_version</a>:</td><td> </td><td valign="top"><a href="#Readline-Variables">Readline Variables</a></td></tr> +<tr><td></td><td valign="top"><a href="#index-rl_005fread_005finit_005ffile"><code>rl_read_init_file</code></a>:</td><td> </td><td valign="top"><a href="#Binding-Keys">Binding Keys</a></td></tr> +<tr><td></td><td valign="top"><a href="#index-rl_005fread_005fkey"><code>rl_read_key</code></a>:</td><td> </td><td valign="top"><a href="#Character-Input">Character Input</a></td></tr> +<tr><td></td><td valign="top"><a href="#index-rl_005fredisplay"><code>rl_redisplay</code></a>:</td><td> </td><td valign="top"><a href="#Redisplay">Redisplay</a></td></tr> +<tr><td></td><td valign="top"><a href="#index-rl_005fredisplay_005ffunction">rl_redisplay_function</a>:</td><td> </td><td valign="top"><a href="#Readline-Variables">Readline Variables</a></td></tr> +<tr><td></td><td valign="top"><a href="#index-rl_005freplace_005fline"><code>rl_replace_line</code></a>:</td><td> </td><td valign="top"><a href="#Utility-Functions">Utility Functions</a></td></tr> +<tr><td></td><td valign="top"><a href="#index-rl_005freset_005fafter_005fsignal"><code>rl_reset_after_signal</code></a>:</td><td> </td><td valign="top"><a href="#Readline-Signal-Handling">Readline Signal Handling</a></td></tr> +<tr><td></td><td valign="top"><a href="#index-rl_005freset_005fline_005fstate"><code>rl_reset_line_state</code></a>:</td><td> </td><td valign="top"><a href="#Redisplay">Redisplay</a></td></tr> +<tr><td></td><td valign="top"><a href="#index-rl_005freset_005fscreen_005fsize"><code>rl_reset_screen_size</code></a>:</td><td> </td><td valign="top"><a href="#Readline-Signal-Handling">Readline Signal Handling</a></td></tr> +<tr><td></td><td valign="top"><a href="#index-rl_005freset_005fterminal"><code>rl_reset_terminal</code></a>:</td><td> </td><td valign="top"><a href="#Terminal-Management">Terminal Management</a></td></tr> +<tr><td></td><td valign="top"><a href="#index-rl_005fresize_005fterminal"><code>rl_resize_terminal</code></a>:</td><td> </td><td valign="top"><a href="#Readline-Signal-Handling">Readline Signal Handling</a></td></tr> +<tr><td></td><td valign="top"><a href="#index-rl_005frestore_005fprompt"><code>rl_restore_prompt</code></a>:</td><td> </td><td valign="top"><a href="#Redisplay">Redisplay</a></td></tr> +<tr><td></td><td valign="top"><a href="#index-rl_005frestore_005fstate"><code>rl_restore_state</code></a>:</td><td> </td><td valign="top"><a href="#Utility-Functions">Utility Functions</a></td></tr> +<tr><td></td><td valign="top"><a href="#index-rl_005fsave_005fprompt"><code>rl_save_prompt</code></a>:</td><td> </td><td valign="top"><a href="#Redisplay">Redisplay</a></td></tr> +<tr><td></td><td valign="top"><a href="#index-rl_005fsave_005fstate"><code>rl_save_state</code></a>:</td><td> </td><td valign="top"><a href="#Utility-Functions">Utility Functions</a></td></tr> +<tr><td></td><td valign="top"><a href="#index-rl_005fset_005fkey"><code>rl_set_key</code></a>:</td><td> </td><td valign="top"><a href="#Binding-Keys">Binding Keys</a></td></tr> +<tr><td></td><td valign="top"><a href="#index-rl_005fset_005fkeyboard_005finput_005ftimeout"><code>rl_set_keyboard_input_timeout</code></a>:</td><td> </td><td valign="top"><a href="#Character-Input">Character Input</a></td></tr> +<tr><td></td><td valign="top"><a href="#index-rl_005fset_005fkeymap"><code>rl_set_keymap</code></a>:</td><td> </td><td valign="top"><a href="#Keymaps">Keymaps</a></td></tr> +<tr><td></td><td valign="top"><a href="#index-rl_005fset_005fkeymap_005fname"><code>rl_set_keymap_name</code></a>:</td><td> </td><td valign="top"><a href="#Keymaps">Keymaps</a></td></tr> +<tr><td></td><td valign="top"><a href="#index-rl_005fset_005fparen_005fblink_005ftimeout"><code>rl_set_paren_blink_timeout</code></a>:</td><td> </td><td valign="top"><a href="#Miscellaneous-Functions">Miscellaneous Functions</a></td></tr> +<tr><td></td><td valign="top"><a href="#index-rl_005fset_005fprompt"><code>rl_set_prompt</code></a>:</td><td> </td><td valign="top"><a href="#Redisplay">Redisplay</a></td></tr> +<tr><td></td><td valign="top"><a href="#index-rl_005fset_005fscreen_005fsize"><code>rl_set_screen_size</code></a>:</td><td> </td><td valign="top"><a href="#Readline-Signal-Handling">Readline Signal Handling</a></td></tr> +<tr><td></td><td valign="top"><a href="#index-rl_005fset_005fsignals"><code>rl_set_signals</code></a>:</td><td> </td><td valign="top"><a href="#Readline-Signal-Handling">Readline Signal Handling</a></td></tr> +<tr><td></td><td valign="top"><a href="#index-rl_005fset_005ftimeout"><code>rl_set_timeout</code></a>:</td><td> </td><td valign="top"><a href="#Character-Input">Character Input</a></td></tr> +<tr><td></td><td valign="top"><a href="#index-rl_005fshow_005fchar"><code>rl_show_char</code></a>:</td><td> </td><td valign="top"><a href="#Redisplay">Redisplay</a></td></tr> +<tr><td></td><td valign="top"><a href="#index-rl_005fsignal_005fevent_005fhook">rl_signal_event_hook</a>:</td><td> </td><td valign="top"><a href="#Readline-Variables">Readline Variables</a></td></tr> +<tr><td></td><td valign="top"><a href="#index-rl_005fsort_005fcompletion_005fmatches">rl_sort_completion_matches</a>:</td><td> </td><td valign="top"><a href="#Completion-Variables">Completion Variables</a></td></tr> +<tr><td></td><td valign="top"><a href="#index-rl_005fspecial_005fprefixes">rl_special_prefixes</a>:</td><td> </td><td valign="top"><a href="#Completion-Variables">Completion Variables</a></td></tr> +<tr><td></td><td valign="top"><a href="#index-rl_005fstartup_005fhook">rl_startup_hook</a>:</td><td> </td><td valign="top"><a href="#Readline-Variables">Readline Variables</a></td></tr> +<tr><td></td><td valign="top"><a href="#index-rl_005fstuff_005fchar"><code>rl_stuff_char</code></a>:</td><td> </td><td valign="top"><a href="#Character-Input">Character Input</a></td></tr> +<tr><td></td><td valign="top"><a href="#index-rl_005fterminal_005fname">rl_terminal_name</a>:</td><td> </td><td valign="top"><a href="#Readline-Variables">Readline Variables</a></td></tr> +<tr><td></td><td valign="top"><a href="#index-rl_005ftimeout_005fevent_005fhook">rl_timeout_event_hook</a>:</td><td> </td><td valign="top"><a href="#Readline-Variables">Readline Variables</a></td></tr> +<tr><td></td><td valign="top"><a href="#index-rl_005ftimeout_005fremaining"><code>rl_timeout_remaining</code></a>:</td><td> </td><td valign="top"><a href="#Character-Input">Character Input</a></td></tr> +<tr><td></td><td valign="top"><a href="#index-rl_005ftrim_005farg_005ffrom_005fkeyseq"><code>rl_trim_arg_from_keyseq</code></a>:</td><td> </td><td valign="top"><a href="#Associating-Function-Names-and-Bindings">Associating Function Names and Bindings</a></td></tr> +<tr><td></td><td valign="top"><a href="#index-rl_005ftty_005fset_005fdefault_005fbindings"><code>rl_tty_set_default_bindings</code></a>:</td><td> </td><td valign="top"><a href="#Terminal-Management">Terminal Management</a></td></tr> +<tr><td></td><td valign="top"><a href="#index-rl_005ftty_005fset_005fechoing"><code>rl_tty_set_echoing</code></a>:</td><td> </td><td valign="top"><a href="#Terminal-Management">Terminal Management</a></td></tr> +<tr><td></td><td valign="top"><a href="#index-rl_005ftty_005funset_005fdefault_005fbindings"><code>rl_tty_unset_default_bindings</code></a>:</td><td> </td><td valign="top"><a href="#Terminal-Management">Terminal Management</a></td></tr> +<tr><td></td><td valign="top"><a href="#index-rl_005funbind_005fcommand_005fin_005fmap"><code>rl_unbind_command_in_map</code></a>:</td><td> </td><td valign="top"><a href="#Binding-Keys">Binding Keys</a></td></tr> +<tr><td></td><td valign="top"><a href="#index-rl_005funbind_005ffunction_005fin_005fmap"><code>rl_unbind_function_in_map</code></a>:</td><td> </td><td valign="top"><a href="#Binding-Keys">Binding Keys</a></td></tr> +<tr><td></td><td valign="top"><a href="#index-rl_005funbind_005fkey"><code>rl_unbind_key</code></a>:</td><td> </td><td valign="top"><a href="#Binding-Keys">Binding Keys</a></td></tr> +<tr><td></td><td valign="top"><a href="#index-rl_005funbind_005fkey_005fin_005fmap"><code>rl_unbind_key_in_map</code></a>:</td><td> </td><td valign="top"><a href="#Binding-Keys">Binding Keys</a></td></tr> +<tr><td></td><td valign="top"><a href="#index-rl_005fusername_005fcompletion_005ffunction"><code>rl_username_completion_function</code></a>:</td><td> </td><td valign="top"><a href="#Completion-Functions">Completion Functions</a></td></tr> +<tr><td></td><td valign="top"><a href="#index-rl_005fvariable_005fbind"><code>rl_variable_bind</code></a>:</td><td> </td><td valign="top"><a href="#Miscellaneous-Functions">Miscellaneous Functions</a></td></tr> +<tr><td></td><td valign="top"><a href="#index-rl_005fvariable_005fdumper"><code>rl_variable_dumper</code></a>:</td><td> </td><td valign="top"><a href="#Miscellaneous-Functions">Miscellaneous Functions</a></td></tr> +<tr><td></td><td valign="top"><a href="#index-rl_005fvariable_005fvalue"><code>rl_variable_value</code></a>:</td><td> </td><td valign="top"><a href="#Miscellaneous-Functions">Miscellaneous Functions</a></td></tr> +<tr><td colspan="4"> <hr></td></tr> +<tr><th id="Function-and-Variable-Index_fn_letter-S">S</th><td></td><td></td></tr> +<tr><td></td><td valign="top"><a href="#index-self_002dinsert-_0028a_002c-b_002c-A_002c-1_002c-_0021_002c-_2026_0029"><code>self-insert (a, b, A, 1, !, …)</code></a>:</td><td> </td><td valign="top"><a href="#Commands-For-Text">Commands For Text</a></td></tr> +<tr><td></td><td valign="top"><a href="#index-set_002dmark-_0028C_002d_0040_0029"><code>set-mark (C-@)</code></a>:</td><td> </td><td valign="top"><a href="#Miscellaneous-Commands">Miscellaneous Commands</a></td></tr> +<tr><td></td><td valign="top"><a href="#index-shell_002dtranspose_002dwords-_0028M_002dC_002dt_0029"><code>shell-transpose-words (M-C-t)</code></a>:</td><td> </td><td valign="top"><a href="#Commands-For-Killing">Commands For Killing</a></td></tr> +<tr><td></td><td valign="top"><a href="#index-show_002dall_002dif_002dambiguous">show-all-if-ambiguous</a>:</td><td> </td><td valign="top"><a href="#Readline-Init-File-Syntax">Readline Init File Syntax</a></td></tr> +<tr><td></td><td valign="top"><a href="#index-show_002dall_002dif_002dunmodified">show-all-if-unmodified</a>:</td><td> </td><td valign="top"><a href="#Readline-Init-File-Syntax">Readline Init File Syntax</a></td></tr> +<tr><td></td><td valign="top"><a href="#index-show_002dmode_002din_002dprompt">show-mode-in-prompt</a>:</td><td> </td><td valign="top"><a href="#Readline-Init-File-Syntax">Readline Init File Syntax</a></td></tr> +<tr><td></td><td valign="top"><a href="#index-skip_002dcompleted_002dtext">skip-completed-text</a>:</td><td> </td><td valign="top"><a href="#Readline-Init-File-Syntax">Readline Init File Syntax</a></td></tr> +<tr><td></td><td valign="top"><a href="#index-skip_002dcsi_002dsequence-_0028_0029"><code>skip-csi-sequence ()</code></a>:</td><td> </td><td valign="top"><a href="#Miscellaneous-Commands">Miscellaneous Commands</a></td></tr> +<tr><td></td><td valign="top"><a href="#index-start_002dkbd_002dmacro-_0028C_002dx-_0028_0029"><code>start-kbd-macro (C-x ()</code></a>:</td><td> </td><td valign="top"><a href="#Keyboard-Macros">Keyboard Macros</a></td></tr> +<tr><td colspan="4"> <hr></td></tr> +<tr><th id="Function-and-Variable-Index_fn_letter-T">T</th><td></td><td></td></tr> +<tr><td></td><td valign="top"><a href="#index-tab_002dinsert-_0028M_002dTAB_0029"><code>tab-insert (M-<span class="key">TAB</span>)</code></a>:</td><td> </td><td valign="top"><a href="#Commands-For-Text">Commands For Text</a></td></tr> +<tr><td></td><td valign="top"><a href="#index-tilde_002dexpand-_0028M_002d_007e_0029"><code>tilde-expand (M-~)</code></a>:</td><td> </td><td valign="top"><a href="#Miscellaneous-Commands">Miscellaneous Commands</a></td></tr> +<tr><td></td><td valign="top"><a href="#index-transpose_002dchars-_0028C_002dt_0029"><code>transpose-chars (C-t)</code></a>:</td><td> </td><td valign="top"><a href="#Commands-For-Text">Commands For Text</a></td></tr> +<tr><td></td><td valign="top"><a href="#index-transpose_002dwords-_0028M_002dt_0029"><code>transpose-words (M-t)</code></a>:</td><td> </td><td valign="top"><a href="#Commands-For-Text">Commands For Text</a></td></tr> +<tr><td colspan="4"> 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