THE DOS COMMANDS
COMMAND:
TYPE
FORMAT:
type
<file
name>
EXPLANATION: The TYPE command enables you to see the
contents of any given file.
You
can have the contents of the file
displayed on the monitor screen, and, if a printer
is
connected
to your computer, you can have
a
printed copy as well.
NOTE
YOU MAY SEE SOME UNUSUAL INFORMA-
TION
DISPLAYED ON YOUR SCREEN AND
PRINTER. THIS INFORMATION HAS MEANING
TO
THE COMPUTER EVEN THOUGH IT LOOKS
INCOMPREHENSIBLE TO YOU. THIS WILL BE
TRUE ESPECIALLY WITH FILES THAT HAVE
.EXE, .COM, OR
.SYS
EXTENSIONS.
PROCEDURE:
1.
If
you want a printed copy of the file, make sure your
printer is connected in accordance with the instructions
provided by its manufacturer. Turn on the printer.
If
you are using a serial printer, you will need to use the
MODE command to set up the computer for printer use
(see the Disk Operating System manual).
2.
Obtain the
DOS
prompt for the drive on which the tile
whose contents you wish to see is located (A: for dis-
kette, c: for fixed disk).
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