[Howto] Select 80 columns mode on x128

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The information in this article applies to the following versions of VICE:

• all versions of VICE

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PROBLEMEXPOSITION

You want to change from 40 columns to 80 columns or vice versa on x128.

SOLUTION

You have the following mutual exclusive possibilities:

• Press F7 (which mimics the 40/80 column switch of a real C128). Afterward, issue a reset, or press Run/Stop-RESTORE
• Press F1-X to change over to the other monitor

STATUS

This document is for information purpose only. The behaviour reported is intentional in the VICE versions listed at the beginning of this article.

LINKS

• See also 00-007: [Info] When starting x128, two windows pop up
• See also 00-004: [Info] Which keys do I have to press for the various CBM keys?

REVISION

• February 22, 2004: Original release of this document