DESCRIPTION
Without argument, setmetamode prints the current Meta key mode. With argument, it sets the Meta key mode as indicated. The setting before and after the change are reported.
The Meta key mode is specific for each VT (and the VT corresponding to stdin is used).
OPTIONS
- esc prefix escprefix
- The Meta key sends an Escape prefix.
- meta bit metabit
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The Meta key sets the high order bit of the character.
EXAMPLE
One might use setmetamode in an /etc/rc script to define the initial state of the Meta key mode, e.g. by
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INITTY=/dev/tty[1-8]
for tty in $INITTY; do- setmetamode escprefix < $tty