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tutorials:exec [2022/03/14 04:51] papa |
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During command entry, pressing **Esc** will complete partial commands and arguments and display //guidewords//. | During command entry, pressing **Esc** will complete partial commands and arguments and display //guidewords//. |
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//Guidewords// are parenthesized words or phrases that EXEC inserts into the command text to indicate what arguments are expected. Guidewords are only for documentation and are ignored during command processing. For example, entering "di**Esc**" at the EXEC prompt will cause EXEC to insert the following characters into the command text: | //Guidewords// (also called "noise words") are parenthesized words or phrases that EXEC inserts into the command text to describe the command or the arguments expected. Guidewords are only for documentation and are ignored during command processing. For example, entering "di**Esc**" at the EXEC prompt will cause EXEC to insert the following characters into the command text: |
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@diRECTORY (OF FILES) | @diRECTORY (OF FILES) |
| **Ctrl-H** | Reprint erroneous command up to error.<sup>*</sup> | | | **Ctrl-H** | Reprint erroneous command up to error.<sup>*</sup> | |
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<sup>*</sup> When EXEC detects an error in an entered command, it will display a "?" and possibly an error message. Pressing **Ctrl-H** will reenter the command up to the location where EXEC detected the error, allowing the user to correct just the erroneous portion. | <sup>*</sup> When EXEC detects an error in an entered command, it will display a "?" and possibly an error message. Pressing **Ctrl-H** will retype at the EXEC prompt the command text up to the location where EXEC detected the error, allowing the user to correct just the erroneous portion and reenter. |
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===== Subcommands ===== | ===== Subcommands ===== |