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List:       vim
Subject:    Re: h,j,k,l: vexed by keyboard delays
From:       Neil Zanella <nzanella () cs ! mun ! ca>
Date:       2004-09-08 5:28:50
Message-ID: Pine.LNX.4.44.0409080310150.17964-100000 () garfield ! cs ! mun ! ca
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But I am using Linux. Isn't there a way to set this under the X Window
System (xset?).

Thanks,

Neil

On Mon, 30 Aug 2004, Richard England wrote:

> If this is in Windoze, have you checked your keyboard settings for
> "Repeat Rate" and "Repeat Delay".   I'm not on a Win box right now so I
> can't give you explicit instructions (and it varies depending on which
> WinVersion you'er Winning on).  Start with "Settings" or "Control Panel"
> and look for "Keyboard" ?
> 
> --R
> 
> 
> 
> Neil Zanella wrote:
> 
> >
> > Hello vimmers,
> >
> > I have a question. When using the vi/vim h,j,k,l keys I tend to get vexed
> > because every time I change, and hold the down key, the cursor steps one
> > position, and then pauses for a long time before continuing. I while this
> > may be OK in insert mode, I don't think this is very good for the 
> > commands
> > h,j,k,l for moving around the screen. Is there a way I can shorten my
> > write-compile-run cycle a little bit by "loosening up" these keys???
> >
> > Thanks,
> >
> > Neil
> >
> 

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