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I have a MacBook but cannot type a hash/sharp/pound sign while in VI on it. On the Mac keyboard alt-3 has always been this key but it doesn't work in ...
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- 09-05-2010 #1Just Joined!
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[SOLVED] comments, mac keyboard
I have a MacBook but cannot type a hash/sharp/pound sign while in VI on it. On the Mac keyboard alt-3 has always been this key but it doesn't work in VI. I'm having to copy and paste the symbol, which is a real pain. Does anybody know a solution?
- 09-05-2010 #2Linux Engineer
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What do you get when you press shift-3?
Debian GNU/Linux -- You know you want it.
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£ the GBP currency sign.
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Ah, sorry. Perhaps it's the wrong forum. I think it's an issue with the Mac terminal with a UK keyboard rather than VI. The # key doesn't seem to be available. I think the only way is to cut and paste it.
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If this is an X terminal you could use a custom keymap and redefine your keys to your liking.
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Thank you. I don't understand about custom keymaping but it prompted me to go to the terminal settings, I unclicked the 'use option as a meta key' and it solved the problem. What a relief, thanks. I should have thought of looking at the settings before.
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