Re: Binding Non-standard Keyboard Keys

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Dan Anderson wrote:

> I just bought a new keyboard, and it's got all sorts of interesting
> buttons on it.  When I try to C-h c any key that's not alpha numberic,
> it doesn't work.
> 
> I.e. is there a way to link the "Internet" button to W3, the "Search"
> button to find, or perhaps bind them and similar to macros/scripts of my
> choice?
> 
> Thanks,
> 
> -Dan

I only have a standard keyboard so I don't know if this will help you or 
not, but I noticed when using M-x global-set-key that if I hit a key like 
Scroll Lock it put a notation in the prompt for the keybinding. I'd try 
this. But there are other people that may have better suggestions.

For what it's worth.

--Rod

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