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SET TABKEY - set characteristics of the SOS TABF command

Syntax:
[SET] TABKey Tab|Character Tab|Character

Description:
The SET TABKEY sets the action to be taken when the SOS TABF command is executed. Depending on the insert mode, the SOS TABF command will either display a raw tab character or will move to the next tab column.

The first operand refers to the behaviour of the SOS TABF command when SET INSERTMODE is OFF.

The second operand specifies the behaviour when the SOS TABF command is executed when SET INSERTMODE is ON.

All options can be specified as the current EQUIVCHAR to retain the existing value.

Compatibility:
XEDIT: N/A
KEDIT: N/A

Default:
Tab Character

See Also:
SET EQUIVCHAR

Status:
Complete


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