Reading Input

The editor command loop reads key sequences using the function read-key-sequence, which uses read-event. These and other functions for event input are also available for use in Lisp programs. See also momentary-string-display in Temporary Displays, and sit-for in Waiting for Elapsed Time or Input. See Terminal Input, for functions and variables for controlling terminal input modes and debugging terminal input.

For higher-level input facilities, see Minibuffers.

• Key Sequence Input
• Reading One Event
• Modifying and Translating Input Events
• Invoking the Input Method
• Quoted Character Input
• Miscellaneous Event Input Features