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(elisp)Reading Input

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Reading Input
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   The editor command loop reads key sequences using the function
`read-key-sequence', which uses `read-event'.  These and other
functions for event input are also available for use in Lisp programs.
See also `momentary-string-display' in Note: Temporary Displays, and
`sit-for' in Note: Waiting.  Note: Terminal Input, for functions
and variables for controlling terminal input modes and debugging
terminal input.  Note: Translating Input, for features you can use
for translating or modifying input events while reading them.

   For higher-level input facilities, see Note: Minibuffers.

Key Sequence Input

How to read one key sequence.

Reading One Event

How to read just one event.

Invoking the Input Method

How reading an event uses the input method.

Quoted Character Input

Asking the user to specify a character.

Event Input Misc

How to reread or throw away input events.