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Chapter 4: Entering Commands
Using Menus, the Entry Buffer, and Action Keys
File Selection
Entry Buffer Recall
Command Recall
The dialog boxes share some common properties:
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Except for the File Selection dialog box, predefined entries for each dialog box
(and the maximum number of entries) are set via X resources (refer to the "Setting
X Resources" chapter).
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From the working directory, you can select an existing file
name or specify a new file name.
You can recall a previously used entry buffer text string, a
predefined entry buffer text string, or a newly entered entry
buffer string, to the entry buffer text area.
You can recall a previously executed command, a
predefined command, or a newly entered command, to the
command line.
Most dialog boxes can be left on the screen between uses.
Dialog boxes can be moved around the screen and do not have to be positioned
over the graphical interface window.
If you iconify the interface window, all dialog boxes are iconified along with
the main window.
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