Available on: atari atarixl c128 c128z cpc msx1

DEFINE KEYBOARD DELAY

This command allows you to define the delay to wait before the characters will be repeated by the input system, with the INPUT or INKEY command. The delay depends on the target, with a minimum value of 1 (no delay) to a maximum value of 255 (maximum delay).

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SYNTAX

 DEFINE KEYBOARD DELAY value


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  • id : identifier
  • type : datatype
  • v : value
  • "..." : string
  • [...] : optional

EXAMPLE

 DEFINE KEYBOARD DELAY 50


ABBREVIATION: De Kyb Dy

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In order to reduce space you can use this abbreviation for this instruction: 

DEFINE KEYBOARD DELAY ↔ De Kyb Dy

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