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     The Local window shows all parameters of the currently executing
     function. Whenever the program enters or exits a function,
     CodeView automatically updates the window with new local
     variables.
 
     The Local window is blank if a function has no parameters, local
     variables, or static variables, or if the CS:IP address is not
     between the starting and ending addresses of a function.
     See: ◄Switching Languages (Notes)►
 
     To display the addresses (relative to BP) of local variables in
     the Local window, enter the OL+ command in the command window.
     See: ◄Options/Show Symbol Address (OL) Command►
 
     In the Local window, you cannot add or delete variables. However,
     you can change the value of any local variable displayed in the
     window. Overtype the value shown for the variable, then move the
     cursor off the line where the value appears. To restore the
     original value of the variable, press ESC before you move the
     cursor, or choose the Undo command from the Edit menu.
     See: ◄Edit Menu: Undo Command►
 
     When the Local window has the input focus, you can expand or
     contract any structure, array, or pointer displayed in the
     window. A plus sign (+) appears to the left of expandable items;
     a minus sign (-) appears to the left of contractable items.
 
     To expand an item in the Local window:
 
     Mouse: Double-click in the structure, array, or pointer
 
     Keyboard: Move the cursor to the structure, array, or pointer;
               and press ENTER
 
     Once you have expanded a structure, array, or pointer to its basic
     components, repeat the process to "contract" the display and
     return it to its original form.
     See: ◄Expanding/Contracting: Keyboard►
          ◄Expanding/Contracting: Mouse►
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