Technical Reference: Base Operating System and Extensions , Volume 2

slk_set Subroutine

Syntax

#include <curses.h>

slk_set(LabNum, LabStr, LabFmt) int LabNum; char * LabStr; int LabFmt;

The slk_set subroutine sets up each soft function-key label with the appropriate name. These labels appear at the bottom of the screen and give applications, such as editors, a more user-friendly look. Label names are restricted to 8 characters each.

Parameters

LabNum	Specifies the label number. The value can range from 1 to 8.
LabStr	Specifies the string (name) to put on the label. If the string is NULL, the label is blank.
LabFmt	Specifies the label alignment. The following values are valid: 0 Left-justified 1 Centered 2 Right-justified

Example

slk_set(2, "Quit", 1);

Implementation Specifics

This subroutine is part of Base Operating System (BOS) Runtime.

Related Information

The slk_init (slk_init Subroutine) routine.

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