Getting a key's read syntax as a string

Getting a key's read syntax as a string

[John Mastro]

Hello Emacsers,

Is there a programmatic way to get a string representing a
key-with-modifier's read syntax, given its integer value?

Perhaps more clearly, I'm looking for something that would work like
this:

    (key-read-syntax ?\C-a) ;=> "?\C-a" or "C-a"
    (key-read-syntax ?\M-f) ;=> "?\M-f" or "M-f"

I checked the manual but didn't come across anything.

Thanks

-- 
john

RE: Getting a key's read syntax as a string

[Drew Adams]

> Is there a programmatic way to get a string representing a
> key-with-modifier's read syntax, given its integer value?
> 
> Perhaps more clearly, I'm looking for something that would work like
> this:
>     (key-read-syntax ?\C-a) ;=> "?\C-a" or "C-a"
>     (key-read-syntax ?\M-f) ;=> "?\M-f" or "M-f"
> I checked the manual but didn't come across anything.

Not sure what you're asking, but does `single-key-description' or
`key-description' fit?

(single-key-description ?\C-a) ;=> "C-a"
etc.

Re: Getting a key's read syntax as a string

[John Mastro]

Drew Adams <drew.adams@oracle.com> wrote:
> Not sure what you're asking, but does `single-key-description' or
> `key-description' fit?

Indeed, I didn't explain myself well. But `single-key-description' is
exactly what I was looking for, so it worked out in the end - thanks!

-- 
john