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The vEdit '''Command Mode''' lets you enter macro language commands at the
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'''COMMAND:''' prompt. They are immediately executed when you press
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<seo title="Command Mode | vEdit" description="Learn about vEdit's Command Mode which lets you enter and run macro language commands within the vEdit editor."></seo>
<kbd>Enter</kbd>. This is a very convenient way to enter any desired "off-the-cuff"
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macros and learn the macro language.
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It is often easier to use the '''Command Mode''' by first creating a special
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The vEdit '''Command Mode''' lets you enter macro language commands at the '''COMMAND:''' (Command Line) prompt.  
Command Mode window. As each command line is executed, you can then
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In this mode macros are immediately executed when you press <kbd>Enter</kbd>.
immediately see its effect on your file.  
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This is a very convenient way to enter any desired macros and to learn the macro language.
  
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==Access vEdit Command Mode==
 
*[[Entering Command Mode]]
 
*[[Entering Command Mode]]
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*[[Entering_Command _Mode|Command Mode Visual Exit]]
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*[[Entering_Command_Mode|Command Mode Visual Escape]]
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*[[Command Mode Window]]
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*[[Entering_Command_Mode#Return_to_Visual_Mode|Return to Visual Mode]]
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<div class="callout note">It is often easier to use the '''Command Mode''' by first creating a '''Command Mode Window'''. As each command line is executed, you can then immediately see its effect on your file.
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A five line window can be created by clicking '''Escape (ESC Key)''' then '''Command mode window''' or by using the default keyboard shortcut '''Alt-/'''.</div>
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==Related Resources==
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*[[Command Line| Command Line Overview]]
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*[[Command Line Editing]]
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*[[Command_Line#Basic_Commands|Basic Commands]]

Latest revision as of 22:54, 27 January 2017


The vEdit Command Mode lets you enter macro language commands at the COMMAND: (Command Line) prompt. In this mode macros are immediately executed when you press Enter. This is a very convenient way to enter any desired macros and to learn the macro language.

Access vEdit Command Mode

It is often easier to use the Command Mode by first creating a Command Mode Window. As each command line is executed, you can then immediately see its effect on your file. A five line window can be created by clicking Escape (ESC Key) then Command mode window or by using the default keyboard shortcut Alt-/.

Related Resources