Control Keys

keypad +

Go to the command area. If you are already in command area then execute any typed command and remain in command area (i.e. same effect as hitting carriage return, except that instead of leaving the command area and returning to the text area, you stay in the command area ready to enter another command.)

keypad -

Take next key typed literally. This disables macro expansion and allows you to enter the function and cursor keys as data.