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docs: clarify the difference between "Esc Esc ddd" and "M-V xxxxxx"

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Benno Schulenberg 2016-12-28 11:54:49 +01:00
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@ -410,14 +410,19 @@ Characters not present on the keyboard can be entered in two ways:
@item
For characters with a single-byte code,
pressing the Esc key twice and then typing a three-digit decimal number
(from 000 to 255) will enter the character with the corresponding value.
(from 000 to 255) will make @code{nano} behave as if you typed the key
with that value.
@item
For any possible character, pressing M-V (Alt+V) and then typing a
six-digit hexadecimal number (starting with 0 or 1) will enter the
character with the corresponding Unicode value.
corresponding Unicode character into the buffer.
@end itemize
For example, typing "Esc Esc 2 3 4" will enter the character "ê" ---
useful when going to a French party. Typing "M-V 0 0 2 5 c 6" will
enter the symbol "◆", a little black diamond.
@node Commands
@section Commands