help Command

Purpose

Provides information for new users.

Syntax

help

Description

The help command presents a one-page display of information for new users. Information is available for the following topics:

• Concatenating or displaying files.
• Editing lines interactively.
• Sending and receiving mail.
• Reading system messages.
• Changing password file information.
• Identifying current users of the system.
• Sending messages to the other users on the system.
• Displaying the contents of directories.
• Viewing information on the Source Code Control System.
• Setting terminal modes.

Examples

To obtain help, type help at the command line.