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3.263 videomode

Function

Switch to either 40 or 80 column mode.

Header

apple2enh.h, c128.h

Declaration

unsigned __fastcall__ videomode (unsigned Mode);

Description

Switch to 40 or 80 column mode depending on the argument. If the requested mode is already active, nothing happens. The old mode is returned from the call.

Limits

  • The function is specific to the C128 and enhanced Apple //e.
  • This function replaces toggle_videomode.
  • The function is only available as fastcall function, so it may only be used in presence of a prototype.

Availability

C128 and enhanced Apple //e

See also

fast, slow, toggle_videomode

Example

None.


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