

A complete description of the template notation is found on page 6-8. Entering a command followed by a space and a question mark (for example, DIR ?) displays the template. Template An optional on-line reminder of the command's format that is embedded in the program's code. The special characters that indicate the particular type of argument are described on page 6-6.

This chapter and Chapter 7 provide command specifications for the AmigaDOS commands and the Workbench programs accessible through the Shell using the following standard outline:įormat All the arguments and options accepted by a command.

Each command documented in this manual is shown with the format, arguments, options, symbols, and abbreviations required for proper use.
