bind

Synopsis:
bind [<key/series> [<function> [<args>] ] ]

Description:
bind is used to bind a keystroke (or series of keystrokes) to a given function or command. Traditionally, such key bindings have been used for cursor control and input line editing. However, there really is no limit to what can be bound to a key. Most often, functions are bound to a control key (typing a key while depressing the control key on the keyboard). TekNap provides a mechanism for overriding existing bindings to insert literal characters, by binding a key to quote_character.
Using bind with no specified function will display the function bound to the given key. If no key is given, all bindings are displayed. You can use the "termcap" name in order to bind to a specific key. ie, key_f1, key_f2 etc.

Examples:
To bind the quote_character function to ^Q (control-Q):
/bind ^Q quote_character

To bind the right arrow (ESC-[-C) to forward_character:
/bind ^[ meta1_character
/bind meta1-[ meta2_character
/bind meta2-C forward_character

See Also:
Key_Bindings
parsekey
rbind

Other Notes:
Case is important with literal characters with bind. However, it is not important in control characters. Thus, 'C' and 'c' are treated independently, but '^C' and '^c' are the same. Be careful when binding literal keys (such as 'c' alone) to functions. If the wrong keys get bound, it may be impossible to unbind them without restarting the client.

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