Usage
DOSKey allows the use of several command switches:
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| /REINSTALL | Installs a new copy of DOSKey. |
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| /LISTSIZE= | Sets size of command history buffer to size. |
| /MACROS | Displays all DOSKey macros. |
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Displays all DOSKey macros for all executables which have DOSKey macros. |
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Displays all DOSKey macros for the given executable. |
| /HISTORY | Displays all commands stored in memory. |
| /INSERT | Specifies that new text you type is inserted in old text. |
| /OVERSTRIKE | Specifies that new text overwrites old text. |
| /EXENAME=exename | Specifies the executable. |
| /MACROFILE=filename | Specifies a file of macros to install. |
| Specifies a name for a macro you create. | |
| Specifies commands you want to record. |
During a DOSKey session, the following keyboard shortcuts can be used:
| Up and Down | Recall commands |
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| Esc | Clears command line |
| Ctrl-Home | Clears command line from the cursor to the beginning of the line. |
| Ctrl-End | Clears command line from the cursor to the end of the line. |
| F7 | Displays command history |
| Alt-F7 | Clears command history |
| F8 | Searches command history |
| F9 | Selects a command by number |
| Alt-F10 | Clears macro definitions |
DOSKey implements support for command macros, a simple text-substitution facility which is used somewhat like command line aliases in other environments.
| $T | Command separator. Allows multiple commands in a macro. |
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| $1–$9 | Batch parameters. Equivalent to %1-%9 in batch programs. |
| $* | Symbol replaced by everything following the macro name on command line. |
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