Write to ZTERM Status Bar

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To change the text in the status bar (bottom of the ZTERM window), use this escape sequence.

Parameter

Value or Description

Lead in

CHR$(27) CHR$(14)

Label

NULL terminated

 

Example

PRINT CHR$(27);CHR$(14);"Processing record ";RECORD'NUMBER;CHR$(0);

The text is limited to 255 bytes. Anything over or any non-printable characters will cause this function to abort and not update the status bar.

Keep in mind that the window size is variable and therefore the text may not fit. Also remember that the user can disable the status bar.