By default, the Ctrl/C sequence, when entered within a debugging session, aborts the execution of a debugger command and interrupts program execution. The SET ABORT_KEY command enables you to assign the abort function to another Ctrl-key sequence. This might be necessary if your program has a Ctrl/C AST service routine enabled. Many Ctrl-key sequences have predefined functions, and the SET ABORT_KEY command enables you to override such definitions (see the OpenVMS User's Manual). Some of the Ctrl-key characters not used by the operating system are G, K, N, and P. The SHOW ABORT_KEY command identifies the Ctrl-key sequence currently in effect for the abort function. Do not use Ctrl/Y from within a debugging session. Instead, use either Ctrl/C or an equivalent Ctrl-key sequence established with the SET ABORT_KEY command. Related commands: Ctrl/C Ctrl/Y SHOW ABORT_KEY