diff runtime/doc/options.txt @ 2726:0d201adaf9c5 v7.3.141

updated for version 7.3.141 Problem: When a key code is not set get a confusing error message. Solution: Change the error message to say the key code is not set.
author Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
date Tue, 22 Mar 2011 14:35:05 +0100
parents b01a37ab556b
children 12f838be9c59
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--- a/runtime/doc/options.txt
+++ b/runtime/doc/options.txt
@@ -150,6 +150,18 @@ example, if Alt-b produces <Esc>b, use t
 (the ^[ is a real <Esc> here, use CTRL-V <Esc> to enter it)
 The advantage over a mapping is that it works in all situations.
 
+You can define any key codes, e.g.: >
+	:set t_xy=^[foo;
+There is no warning for using a name that isn't recognized.  You can map these
+codes as you like: >
+	:map <t_xy> something
+<								*E846*
+When a key code is not set, it's like it does not exist.  Trying to get its
+value will result in an error: >
+	:set t_kb=
+	:set t_kb
+	E846: Key code not set: t_kb
+
 The t_xx options cannot be set from a |modeline| or in the |sandbox|, for
 security reasons.