file: 14-C-edit.t package: edit status: alpha
The editString function accepts a strings, prompts
the user to edit it interactively, and then returns the
result.
Because it is intended as a minimal editor supporting
the lowest common denominator user connection, a simple
"glass tty" communicating in line mode,
editString implements only a very simple
line-editing interface. Implementation of more
sophisticated editors taking advantage of cursor
addressing is encouraged.
There is no point in duplicating the online help
for editString here: Invoke it online,
or read the source file.
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