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@@ -23,26 +23,23 @@ It can add bindings if given a SEQUENCE of characters to bind to. These should b
For example, :kbd:`Alt`\ +\ :kbd:`W` can be written as ``\ew``, and :kbd:`Control`\ +\ :kbd:`X` (^X) can be written as ``\cx``. Note that Alt-based key bindings are case sensitive and Control-based key bindings are not. This is a constraint of text-based terminals, not ``fish``.
The generic key binding that matches if no other binding does can be set by specifying a ``SEQUENCE`` of the empty string (that is, ``''`` ). For most key bindings, it makes sense to bind this to the ``self-insert`` function (i.e. ``bind '' self-insert``). This will insert any keystrokes not specifically bound to into the editor. Non-printable characters are ignored by the editor, so this will not result in control sequences being inserted.
The generic key binding that matches if no other binding does can be set by specifying a ``SEQUENCE`` of the empty string (``''``). For most key bindings, it makes sense to bind this to the ``self-insert`` function (i.e. ``bind '' self-insert``). This will insert any keystrokes not specifically bound to into the editor. Non-printable characters are ignored by the editor, so this will not result in control sequences being inserted.
If the ``-k`` switch is used, the name of a key (such as 'down', 'up' or 'backspace') is used instead of a sequence. The names used are the same as the corresponding curses variables, but without the 'key\_' prefix. (See ``terminfo(5)`` for more information, or use ``bind --key-names`` for a list of all available named keys). Normally this will print an error if the current ``$TERM`` entry doesn't have a given key, unless the ``-s`` switch is given.
To find out what sequence a key combination sends, you can use :doc:`fish_key_reader <fish_key_reader>`.
``COMMAND`` can be any fish command, but it can also be one of a set of special input functions. These include functions for moving the cursor, operating on the kill-ring, performing tab completion, etc. Use ``bind --function-names`` for a complete list of these input functions.
When ``COMMAND`` is a shellscript command, it is a good practice to put the actual code into a :ref:`function <syntax-function>` and simply bind to the function name. This way it becomes significantly easier to test the function while editing, and the result is usually more readable as well.
``COMMAND`` can be any fish command, but it can also be one of a set of special input functions. These include functions for moving the cursor, operating on the kill-ring, performing tab completion, etc. Use ``bind --function-names`` or :ref:`see below <special-input-functions>` for a list of these input functions.
.. note::
Special input functions cannot be combined with ordinary shell script commands. The commands must be entirely a sequence of special input functions (from ``bind -f``) or all shell script commands (i.e., valid fish script). To run special input functions from regular fish script, use ``commandline -f`` (see also :doc:`commandline <commandline>`). If a script produces output, it should finish by calling ``commandline -f repaint`` to tell fish that a repaint is in order.
The commands must be entirely a sequence of special input functions (from ``bind -f``) or all shell script commands (i.e., valid fish script). To run special input functions from regular fish script, use ``commandline -f`` (see also :doc:`commandline <commandline>`). If a script produces output, it should finish by calling ``commandline -f repaint`` so that fish knows to redraw the prompt.
If no ``SEQUENCE`` is provided, all bindings (or just the bindings in the given ``MODE``) are printed. If ``SEQUENCE`` is provided but no ``COMMAND``, just the binding matching that sequence is printed.
To save custom key bindings, put the ``bind`` statements into :ref:`config.fish <configuration>`. Alternatively, fish also automatically executes a function called ``fish_user_key_bindings`` if it exists.
Key bindings may use "modes", which mimics Vi's modal input behavior. The default mode is "default". Every key binding applies to a single mode; you can specify which one with ``-M MODE``. If the key binding should change the mode, you can specify the new mode with ``-m NEW_MODE``. The mode can be viewed and changed via the ``$fish_bind_mode`` variable. If you want to change the mode from inside a fish function, use ``set fish_bind_mode MODE``.
To save custom key bindings, put the ``bind`` statements into :ref:`config.fish <configuration>`. Alternatively, fish also automatically executes a function called ``fish_user_key_bindings`` if it exists.
Options
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The following options are available:
@@ -87,6 +84,8 @@ The following options are available:
**-h** or **--help**
Displays help about using this command.
.. _special-input-functions:
Special input functions
-----------------------
The following special input functions are available: