input without return

[johnfin]

How can I write an input statement for a selection menu in a program that does not require a return key input from the user.

[roy]

INKEY$

[Clippy]

Use an INKEY$ loop and assign the keypress to a string variable.

Code:

DO: K$ = UCASE$(INKEY$)  'use uppercase letters if alphabetical 'main loop

' menu code goes here...........

LOOP UNTIL K$ = CHR$(27)  'escape program loop

SYSTEM 'closes program

For numerical menues, just use the string number instead of letters.

Ted