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     Select Items from a List
 
     You can select items from a list to change directories and drives,
     you can also select those items you do or do not want from a list
     box.
 
     ┌ Dirs/Drives─┐                        ┌─List Boxes────────┐
     │ BIN         ↑   As you change the    │ app.c    pcd.twr  │
     │ LIB         █   Dirs/Drives, the     │ back.c   side.c   │
     │ ..          ▒   contents of the ───► │ color.h  yaroz.c  │
     │ [-C-]       ▒   list box changes     │ ipad.txt zero.bas │
     │ [-Z-]       ↓   to reflect the       │                   │
     └─────────────┘   new contents         └←█▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒→┘
 
 
                              ┌───────────────────┐
     Your current drive       │ File:[menu.c··]   │  Current drive
     and directory appear     │ C:\BIN\menu.c   ◄─┼─ and directory
     on the second line                              selection
     of the dialog box
 
     Select the double dots (..) to move up one directory level.
 
     To select items from a list box:
 
     Mouse:
        ■ Click the arrows or drag the scroll box to move through
          the list of drives and directories.
        ■ Double-click the directory or drive you want.
 
     Keyboard:
        ■ Press TAB to move the cursor into the list box
        ■ Use the ARROW keys to highlight your selection.
        ■ Press ENTER.
 
     See: ◄Tips for Using Dialog Boxes►
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