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diff --git a/doc/aerc.1.scd b/doc/aerc.1.scd index e51ae8d1..a48735d7 100644 --- a/doc/aerc.1.scd +++ b/doc/aerc.1.scd @@ -119,6 +119,23 @@ These commands work in any context. *:pwd* Displays aerc's current working directory in the status bar. +*:send-keys* _<keystrokes>_ + Send keystrokes to the currently visible terminal, if any. Can be used to + control embedded editors to save drafts or quit in a safe manner. + + Here's an example of quiting a Vim-like editor: + + *:send-keys* _<Esc>:wq!<Enter>_ + + Note: when used in _binds.conf_ (see *aerc-binds*(5)), angle brackets + need to be escaped in order to make their way to the command: + + <C-q> = :send-keys \\<Esc\\>:wq!\\<Enter\\><Enter> + + This way the _<Esc>_ and the first _<Enter>_ keystrokes are passed to + *:send-keys*, while the last _<Enter>_ keystroke is executed directly, + committing the *:send-keys* command's execution. + *:term* [_<command>..._]++ *:terminal* Opens a new terminal tab with a shell running in the current working |