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Learning HP EDIT

Getting a Description of a Command 

The Command Description functions similar to Key Description.  Instead of
entering a key, though, you enter the command name.  In both cases, the
command name, the currently assigned and default keys, and a concise
description of the command are displayed.  A command description is
obtained by pressing 3 or pressing the Command Description function key.
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     Press F3,  Command Descript [REV END]

HP EDIT displays a message, prompting you for a command name.
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You will retrieve a description of the command Join File.
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     Type Join File [REV END]
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     Press Return[REV END]

One feature of the Command Description function is that it can do command
recognition and completion.  When you press the space bar, if HP EDIT can
complete, or partially complete, the command for you, it will do so.
Command completion is invoked by pressing the space bar.
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     Type J [REV END]
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     Press the space bar.[REV END]

HP EDIT fills in the word "Join".  Since there are three commands
beginning with the word "Join", you must give HP EDIT more information.
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     Type F [REV END]
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     Press the space bar.[REV END]

Now HP EDIT can complete the command to Join File.  You can get the
command description by pressing Return.
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     Press Return[REV END]

The Command Description function is also available as an editing command.
See "Describe" in chapter 4 of the HP EDIT Reference Manual for more
information.

Return now to the Main Help menu by pressing Return.
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     Press Return[REV END]

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