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     PWB allows you to insert special characters into a file, even when
     the key is assigned to a function.
 
     Each key corresponds to an ASCII value. If PWB considers a key to
     be literal or "graphic," it places the corresponding character into
     the file when you press the key.
 
     For example, if you make the keystroke CTRL+D a literal key, PWB
     types the ASCII 4 character (♦) each time you press CTRL+D.
 
     To make a key literal temporarily, use the Quote function. When
     you invoke Quote, PWB treats the next key you press as a literal
     character.
     See: Quote
 
     To make a key literal permanently, assign the Graphic function to
     the keystroke. By default, the Graphic function is assigned to all
     alphanumeric and punctuation keys.
     See: Assign, Graphic, ◄Customizing PWB with TOOLS.INI►
 
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     ◄ASCII Character Codes►
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