DECARM—Autorepeat Mode

This control function determines whether or not keys automatically repeat their character when held down. If DECARM is set, then most keys you press for more than 0.5 seconds send a character repeatedly until you release the key.

Default: Repeat (set)

Format

CSI 9/11	? 3/15	8 3/8	h 6/8	Set: keys autorepeat when pressed for more than 0.5 seconds.
CSI 9/11	? 3/15	8 3/8	l 6/12	Reset: keys do not autorepeat.

Notes on DECARM

The following keys on the VT keyboard do not repeat:

F1 (Hold) F5 (Break) Return

F2 (Print) Compose Character Lock

F3 (Set-Up) Shift Ctrl

F4 (Session) Alt Function Extend
The following keys on the PC keyboard do not repeat:

Alt AltGr

Caps Lock Pause

Ctrl Print Screen

Enter Scroll Lock

Num Lock Shift

F1 (Hold)	F5 (Break)	Return
F2 (Print)	Compose Character	Lock
F3 (Set-Up)	Shift	Ctrl
F4 (Session)	Alt Function	Extend

Alt	AltGr
Caps Lock	Pause
Ctrl	Print Screen
Enter	Scroll Lock
Num Lock	Shift