--- man/curs_inopts.3x | 13 +++++++++++-- 1 file changed, 11 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-)
diff --git a/man/curs_inopts.3x b/man/curs_inopts.3x index 14c54ed46..1120c7d81 100644 --- a/man/curs_inopts.3x +++ b/man/curs_inopts.3x @@ -361,8 +361,17 @@ .SS nodelay .BR FALSE ), the reading function does not return until it has input. .SS notimeout -When the input character reading function reads an ESC character, -it sets a timer while waiting for the next character. +When +.B \%keypad +has been called on a window +and the input character reading function reads an ESC character from it, +.I curses +sets a timer while waiting for the next character. +If the timer elapses, +.I curses +interprets the ESC as an explicit press of the terminal's Escape key +(or equivalent). +.\" like Control+[ .BI \%notimeout( win , .B TRUE) disables this timer. -- 2.30.2
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