I wanted to bind ctrl-PgUp for some function. The manual gives me to
understand that 

  bind index "\e[5;5~" next-unread

would work. The help (press "?") deceptively(!!) shows the sequence as
being bound to that function, but pressing the key gives a "key not
bound" error. A solution is elusive until one uses what turns out to be
the essential function what-key. It says <C-Prev>.

The first problem is that X11 calls the key Prior, not Prev, but that's
irrelevant if mutt invents its own names. Accoring to the manual, I
expect

  bind index \C<Prior> next-unread

to work too, as key names seem to be similar to X11 key names.

Could chapter 5. of the manual please be extend:

 * Make it clear that mutt uses its own key names for keys like Prior. A
 list would help, but a 1-paragraph explanation of this fact with a
 pointer to what-key (and example use) would be a good start.

 * Make it clear that terminal character sequences like \e[... work
 sometimes, but not always.

 * Make it clear that "^" will NOT work for control, and \C must be
 used. This is annoying when the help always shows ctrl as "^" but one
 can't actually use it.

Greetings,

Volker

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