GETCH(DOS) XENIX System V GETCH(DOS)
Name
getch - Gets a character.
Syntax
#include <conio.h>
int getch ( );
Description
The getch function reads, without echoing, a single
character directly from the console. Characters typed are
not echoed. If a CONTROL-C is typed, the system executes an
INT 23H (CONTROL-C exit).
Return Value
getch returns the character read. There is no error return.
See Also
cgets(DOS), getche(DOS), getchar(S)
Example
#include <conio.h> #include <ctype.h>
int ch;
/* This loop gets characters from the keyboard until a **
non-blank character is seen. Preceding blank ** characters
are discarded. */
do { ch = getch ( ); } while (isspace (ch));
Notes
This call must be compiled with the -dos flag.
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