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In this mode macros are immediately executed when you press <kbd>Enter</kbd>.
 
In this mode macros are immediately executed when you press <kbd>Enter</kbd>.
 
This is a very convenient way to enter any desired macros and to learn the macro language.
 
This is a very convenient way to enter any desired macros and to learn the macro language.
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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.
 
<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.

Revision as of 16:44, 12 December 2016

The vEdit Command Mode lets you enter macro language commands at the COMMAND: 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.


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-/