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If you prefer to use a set of editing commands other than the defaults,
Microsoft BASIC comes with four predefined key files and a utility for
making your own key file.
 
The four key files are QBX.KEY, ME.KEY, BRIEF.KEY, and EPSILON.KEY. These
files contain slightly different key assignments (for example, the QBX
editor uses Ctrl+E to move the cursor up, while Epsilon uses Ctrl+P).
 
To change to a new key file, use the /k: option when you start QBX. For
example, type the following to load the BRIEF.KEY file:
 
QBX /k:BRIEF.KEY
 
Your preference is saved in the QBX.INI file. You don't need to specify
the key file in future editing sessions.
 
See Also    ◄Creating a Custom Key File►    ◄Key Functions►    ◄Editing Keys►