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(nano.info)Special Functions

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Special Functions
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   Special functions use the Control key (displayed in the help and
shortcut lists as ^) or the Meta key (displayed as M).

   * Control key sequences are entered by holding down the Control key
     and pressing the desired letter.

   * Meta key sequences can be entered in a number of possible ways:
     Pressing the Escape key, then releasing it and pressing the
     desired key, or holding down the Alt key while pressing the desired
     key.  This varies from keyboard to keyboard, and certain commercial
     operating systems "swallow" the Alt key so that it never reaches
     the application. If your operating system does this, you should
     use the Escape key to generate Meta key sequences.