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Meta
Purpose
Provides access to the Meta commands.
Default Syntax
ESC
or
$
Description
This command enables you to:
* Execute the group of commands known as Meta commands or prefixed
commands
* Execute preemptive macros prefixed by the Meta key
The only purpose of the Meta command is to prefix the next key that you
press. Consequently, the Meta command is often referred to as the Meta
key. The Meta key precedes the other key or keys assigned to Meta
commands or preemptive macros.
By default, both ESC and $ are assigned to the Meta command. Typically,
you would use whichever key is most convenient when executing a Meta
command interactively. You would use the $ key as the Meta key within a
macro because the standard ESC Meta key is not readable when inserted in
text. HP EDIT assigns the $ key as a printable version of the Meta key.
You can assign another key as a Meta key by using the Assign Key command
if the default Meta keys are unsatisfactory for your needs.
Procedures
To use the Meta key with interactive Meta commands:
1. Refer to the syntax for a given HP EDIT command. If the assigned
key of the command is prefixed by the Meta key and the command is
not a macro command, proceed to Step 2.
2. Press ESC followed by the key or keys shown in the command syntax.
HP EDIT executes the command. You can alternatively press the $
key instead of ESC.
To use the Meta key with Meta commands within macros:
1. Insert the Meta command within the macro, ensuring that the
printable $ Meta key precedes the other key or keys shown in the
command syntax.
Related Commands
None