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The unctrl routine is used to convert a character to printable form.

Syntax

   #include <curses.h>

   #include <unctrl.h>



   char *unctrl(chtype c);

Return Values

Returns a string.

Description

The uncntl() routine converts the character code c into a printable form (if unprintable). Control characters are displayed in the ^x notation where ^ identifies the control key, and x represents an alphanumeric character that is pressed while the control key is held down.

Implementation Considerations

Identical to XPG/3

See Also

waddch(), waddstr()

Portability

HP-UX, UNIX System V, XPG/3

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