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Description: Fix bold in top manual page
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Fix page fault description because storage may not be disk
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Author: Craig Small <csmall@debian.org>
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Index: b/top.1
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===================================================================
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--- a/top.1 2009-11-24 20:53:04.000000000 +1100
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+++ b/top.1 2009-11-24 21:00:38.000000000 +1100
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@@ -42,7 +42,7 @@
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.ds EM \ \fB\-\-\ \fR
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\# - these two are for chuckles, makes great grammar
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.ds Me top
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-.ds ME \fBtop\fR
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+.ds NE \fBtop\fR
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\# - other misc strings for consistent usage/emphasis
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.ds F \fIOff\fR
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.ds O \fIOn\fR
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@@ -85,7 +85,7 @@
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.\" ----------------------------------------------------------------------
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.SH SYNOPSIS
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.\" ----------------------------------------------------------------------
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-\*(ME \-\fBhv\fR | \-\fBbcHisS\fR \-\fBd\fI delay\fR \-\fBn\fI
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+\*(NE \-\fBhv\fR | \-\fBbcHisS\fR \-\fBd\fI delay\fR \-\fBn\fI
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iterations\fR \-\fBp\fI pid\fR [,\fI pid\fR ...]
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The traditional switches '-' and whitespace are optional.
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@@ -94,7 +94,7 @@
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.\" ----------------------------------------------------------------------
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.SH DESCRIPTION
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.\" ----------------------------------------------------------------------
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-The \*(ME program provides a dynamic real-time view of a running system.
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+The \*(NE program provides a dynamic real-time view of a running system.
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It can display\fB system\fR summary information as well as a list of\fB
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tasks\fR currently being managed by the Linux kernel.
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The types of system summary information shown and the types, order and
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@@ -104,7 +104,7 @@
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The program provides a limited interactive interface for process
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manipulation as well as a much more extensive interface for personal
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configuration \*(EM encompassing every aspect of its operation.
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-And while \*(ME is referred to throughout this document, you are free
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+And while \*(NE is referred to throughout this document, you are free
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to name the program anything you wish.
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That new name, possibly an alias, will then be reflected on \*(Me's display
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and used when reading and writing a \*(CF.
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@@ -190,7 +190,7 @@
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'I' - Irix mode On\ \ (no, 'solaris' smp)
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* 'p' - PID monitoring Off
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* 's' - Secure mode Off (unsecured)
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- 'B' - Bold disable Off
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+ 'B' - Bold enable Off
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\fISummary_Area_defaults\fR
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'l' - Load Avg/Uptime On\ \ (thus program name)
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't' - Task/Cpu states On\ \ (1+1 lines, see '1')
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@@ -413,16 +413,14 @@
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q:\fB RES\fR \*(EM Resident size (kb)
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The non-swapped \*(MP a task has used.
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-RES = CODE + DATA.
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-
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.TP 3
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r:\fB CODE\fR \*(EM Code size (kb)
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-The amount of \*(MP devoted to executable code, also known as
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+The amount of \*(MV devoted to executable code, also known as
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the 'text resident set' size or TRS.
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.TP 3
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s:\fB DATA\fR \*(EM Data+Stack size (kb)
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-The amount of \*(MP devoted to other than executable code, also known as
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+The amount of \*(MV devoted to other than executable code, also known as
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the 'data resident set' size or DRS.
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.TP 3
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@@ -436,8 +434,8 @@
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The number of\fB major\fR page faults that have occurred for a task.
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A page fault occurs when a process attempts to read from or write to a virtual
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page that is not currently present in its address space.
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-A major page fault is when disk access is involved in making that
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-page available.
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+A major page fault is when backing storage access (such as a disk) is involved
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+in making that page available.
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.TP 3
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v:\fB nDRT\fR \*(EM Dirty Pages count
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@@ -504,7 +502,7 @@
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.\" ......................................................................
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.SS 2b. SELECTING and ORDERING Columns
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.\" ----------------------------------------------------------------------
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-After pressing the \*(CIs 'f' (Fields select) or \'o' (Order fields) you will
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+After pressing the \*(CIs 'f' (Fields select) or 'o' (Order fields) you will
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be shown a screen containing the current \fBfields string\fR followed by names
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and descriptions for all fields.
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@@ -580,7 +578,7 @@
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see current status,
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.TP 7
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-\ \ \'\fB?\fR\' or \'\fBh\fR\' :\fIHelp\fR
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+\ \ \<\fB?\fR\> or \<\fBh\fR\> :\fIHelp\fR
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There are two help levels available.
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The first will provide a reminder of all the basic \*(CIs.
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If \*(Me is\fI secured\fR, that screen will be abbreviated.
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@@ -589,7 +587,7 @@
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applicable to \*(AM.
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.TP 7
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-\ \ \'\fB=\fR\' :\fIExit_Task_Limits\fR
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+\ \ \<\fB=\fR\> :\fIExit_Task_Limits\fR
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Removes restrictions on which tasks are shown.
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This command will reverse any 'i' (idle tasks) and 'n' (max tasks) commands
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that might be active.
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@@ -599,13 +597,13 @@
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When operating in \*(AM this command has a slightly broader meaning.
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.TP 7
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-\ \ \'\fBA\fR\' :\fIAlternate_Display_Mode_toggle\fR
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+\ \ \<\fBA\fR\> :\fIAlternate_Display_Mode_toggle\fR
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This command will switch between \*(FM and \*(AM.
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-\*(XT 4. ALTERNATE\-DISPLAY Mode and the 'G' \*(CI for insight into
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-\*(CWs and field groups.
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+\*(XT 4. ALTERNATE\-DISPLAY Mode and the 'G' \*(CI for insight
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+into \*(CWs and field groups.
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.TP 7
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-\ \ \'\fBB\fR\' :\fIBold_Disable/Enable_toggle\fR
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+\ \ \<\fBB\fR\> :\fIBold_Disable/Enable_toggle\fR
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This command will influence use of the 'bold' terminfo capability and
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alters\fB both\fR the \*(SA and \*(TA for the \*(CW.
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While it is intended primarily for use with dumb terminals, it can be
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@@ -617,7 +615,7 @@
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there will be no visual confirmation that they are even on.
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.TP 7
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-*\ \'\fBd\fR\' or \'\fBs\fR\' :\fIChange_Delay_Time_interval\fR
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+*\ \<\fBd\fR\> or \<\fBs\fR\> :\fIChange_Delay_Time_interval\fR
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You will be prompted to enter the delay time, in seconds, between
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display updates.
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@@ -631,32 +629,32 @@
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and view the system summary on the second line.
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.TP 7
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-\ \ \'\fBG\fR\' :\fIChoose_Another_Window/Field_Group\fR
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+\ \ \<\fBG\fR\> :\fIChoose_Another_Window/Field_Group\fR
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You will be prompted to enter a number between 1 and 4 designating the
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window/field group which should be made the \*(CW.
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You will soon grow comfortable with these 4 windows, especially after
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experimenting with \*(AM.
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.TP 7
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-\ \ \'\fBI\fR\' :\fIIrix/Solaris_Mode_toggle\fR
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+\ \ \<\fBI\fR\> :\fIIrix/Solaris_Mode_toggle\fR
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When operating in 'Solaris mode' ('I' toggled \*F), a task's \*(Pu usage
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will be divided by the total number of \*(PUs.
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After issuing this command, you'll be informed of the new state of this toggle.
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.TP 7
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-\ \ \'\fBu\fR\' :\fIselect a user\fR
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+\ \ \<\fBu\fR\> :\fIselect a user\fR
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You will be prompted for a UID or username. Only processes
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belonging to the selected user will be displayed. This option
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matches on the effective UID.
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.TP 7
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-\ \ \'\fBU\fR\' :\fIselect a user\fR
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+\ \ \<\fBU\fR\> :\fIselect a user\fR
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You will be prompted for a UID or username. Only processes
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belonging to the selected user will be displayed. This option
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matches on the real, effective, saved, and filesystem UID.
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.TP 7
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-*\ \'\fBk\fR\' :\fIKill_a_task\fR
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+*\ \<\fBk\fR\> :\fIKill_a_task\fR
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You will be prompted for a PID and then the signal to send.
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The default signal, as reflected in the prompt, is SIGTERM.
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However, you can send any signal, via number or name.
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@@ -667,24 +665,24 @@
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2) at the signal prompt, type 0
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.TP 7
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-\ \ \'\fBq\fR\' :\fIQuit\fR
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+\ \ \<\fBq\fR\> :\fIQuit\fR
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.TP 7
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-*\ \'\fBr\fR\' :\fIRenice_a_Task\fR
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+*\ \<\fBr\fR\> :\fIRenice_a_Task\fR
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You will be prompted for a PID and then the value to nice it to.
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Entering a positive value will cause a process to lose priority.
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Conversely, a negative value will cause a process to be viewed more
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favorably by the kernel.
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.TP 7
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-\ \ \'\fBW\fR\' :\fIWrite_the_Configuration_File\fR
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+\ \ \<\fBW\fR\> :\fIWrite_the_Configuration_File\fR
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This will save all of your options and toggles plus the current
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display mode and delay time.
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By issuing this command just before quitting \*(Me, you will be able restart
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later in exactly that same state.
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.TP 7
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-\ \ \'\fBZ\fR\' :\fIChange_Color_Mapping
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+\ \ \<\fBZ\fR\> :\fIChange_Color_Mapping
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This key will take you to a separate screen where you can change the
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colors for the \*(CW, or for all windows.
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For details regarding this \*(CI \*(Xt 3d. COLOR Mapping.
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@@ -700,25 +698,25 @@
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of messages and prompts.
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These commands always impact just the \*(CW/field group.
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-\*(XT 4. ALTERNATE\-DISPLAY Mode and the 'G' \*(CI for insight into
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-\*(CWs and field groups.
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+\*(XT 4. ALTERNATE\-DISPLAY Mode and the 'G' \*(CI for insight
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+into \*(CWs and field groups.
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.TP 7
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-\ \ \'\fBl\fR\' :\fIToggle_Load_Average/Uptime\fR \*(EM On/Off
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+\ \ \<\fBl\fR\> :\fIToggle_Load_Average/Uptime\fR \*(EM On/Off
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This is also the line containing the program name (possibly an alias) when
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operating in \*(FM or the \*(CW name when operating in \*(AM.
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.TP 7
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-\ \ \'\fBm\fR\' :\fIToggle_Memory/Swap_Usage\fR \*(EM On/Off
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+\ \ \<\fBm\fR\> :\fIToggle_Memory/Swap_Usage\fR \*(EM On/Off
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This command affects two \*(SA lines.
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.TP 7
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-\ \ \'\fBt\fR\' :\fIToggle_Task/Cpu_States\fR \*(EM On/Off
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+\ \ \<\fBt\fR\> :\fIToggle_Task/Cpu_States\fR \*(EM On/Off
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This command affects from 2 to many \*(SA lines, depending on the state
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of the '1' toggle and whether or not \*(Me is running under true SMP.
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.TP 7
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-\ \ \'\fB1\fR\' :\fIToggle_Single/Separate_Cpu_States\fR \*(EM On/Off
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+\ \ \<\fB1\fR\> :\fIToggle_Single/Separate_Cpu_States\fR \*(EM On/Off
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This command affects how the 't' command's Cpu States portion is shown.
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Although this toggle exists primarily to serve massively-parallel SMP machines,
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it is not restricted to solely SMP environments.
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@@ -750,12 +748,12 @@
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.in
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.TP 7
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-\ \ \'\fBb\fR\' :\fIBold/Reverse_toggle\fR
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+\ \ \<\fBb\fR\> :\fIBold/Reverse_toggle\fR
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This command will impact how the 'x' and 'y' toggles are displayed.
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Further, it will only be available when at least one of those toggles is \*O.
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.TP 7
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-\ \ \'\fBx\fR\' :\fIColumn_Highlight_toggle\fR
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+\ \ \<\fBx\fR\> :\fIColumn_Highlight_toggle\fR
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Changes highlighting for the current sort field.
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You probably don't need a constant visual reminder of the sort field and
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\*(Me hopes that you always run with 'column highlight' \*F, due to the cost
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@@ -765,7 +763,7 @@
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visual reminder.
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.TP 7
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-\ \ \'\fBy\fR\' :\fIRow_Highlight_toggle\fR
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+\ \ \<\fBy\fR\> :\fIRow_Highlight_toggle\fR
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Changes highlighting for "running" tasks.
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For additional insight into this task state, \*(Xt 2a. DESCRIPTIONS of Fields,
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Process Status.
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@@ -774,7 +772,7 @@
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The only costs will be a few additional tty escape sequences.
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.TP 7
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-\ \ \'\fBz\fR\' :\fIColor/Monochrome_toggle\fR
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+\ \ \<\fBz\fR\> :\fIColor/Monochrome_toggle\fR
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Switches the \*(CW between your last used color scheme and the older form
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of black-on-white or white-on-black.
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This command will alter\fB both\fR the \*(SA and \*(TA but does not affect the
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@@ -785,20 +783,20 @@
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.B CONTENT\fR of \*(TW
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.PD 0
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.TP 7
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-\ \ \'\fBc\fR\' :\fICommand_Line/Program_Name_toggle\fR
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+\ \ \<\fBc\fR\> :\fICommand_Line/Program_Name_toggle\fR
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This command will be honored whether or not the 'Command' column
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is currently visible.
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Later, should that field come into view, the change you applied will be seen.
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.TP 7
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-\ \ \'\fBf\fR\' and \'\fBo\fR\' :\fIFields_select\fR or \fIOrder_fields\fR
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+\ \ \<\fBf\fR\> and \<\fBo\fR\> :\fIFields_select\fR or \fIOrder_fields\fR
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These keys display separate screens where you can change which
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fields are displayed and their order.
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For additional information on these \*(CIs
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\*(Xt 2b. SELECTING and ORDERING Columns.
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.TP 7
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-\ \ \'\fBH\fR\' :\fIThreads_toggle\fR
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+\ \ \<\fBS\fR\> :\fICumulative_Time_Mode_toggle\fR
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When this toggle is \*O, all individual threads will be displayed. Otherwise, \*(Me displays a summation of all threads in a process.
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.TP 7
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@@ -818,7 +816,7 @@
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effect, simply ask for help and view the window summary on the second line.
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.TP 7
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-\ \ \'\fBu\fR\' :\fIShow_Specific_User_Only\fR
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+\ \ \<\fBu\fR\> :\fIShow_Specific_User_Only\fR
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You will be prompted to enter the name of the user to display.
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Thereafter, in that \*(TW only matching User ID's will be shown, or possibly
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no tasks will be shown.
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@@ -831,7 +829,7 @@
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.B SIZE\fR of \*(TW
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.PD 0
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.TP 7
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-\ \ \'\fBi\fR\' :\fIIdle_Processes_toggle\fR
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+\ \ \<\fBi\fR\> :\fIIdle_Processes_toggle\fR
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Displays all tasks or just active tasks.
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When this toggle is \*F, idled or zombied processes will not be displayed.
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@@ -839,7 +837,7 @@
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affect the window's size, as all prior \*(TDs will have already been painted.
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.TP 7
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-\ \ \'\fBn\fR\' or \'#\' :\fISet_Maximum_Tasks\fR
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+\ \ \<\fBn\fR\> or \<\fB#\fR\> :\fISet_Maximum_Tasks\fR
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You will be prompted to enter the number of tasks to display.
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The lessor of your number and available screen rows will be used.
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@@ -878,12 +876,12 @@
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.in
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.TP 7
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-\ \ \'\fB<\fR\' :\fIMove_Sort_Field_Left\fR
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+\ \ \<\fB<\fR\> :\fIMove_Sort_Field_Left\fR
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Moves the sort column to the left unless the current sort field is
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the first field being displayed.
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.TP 7
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-\ \ \'\fB>\fR\' :\fIMove_Sort_Field_Right\fR
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+\ \ \<\fB>\fR\> :\fIMove_Sort_Field_Right\fR
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Moves the sort column to the right unless the current sort field is
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the last field being displayed.
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@@ -894,7 +892,7 @@
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.in
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.TP 7
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-\ \ \'\fBF\fR\' or \'\fBO\fR\' :\fISelect_Sort_Field\fR
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+\ \ \<\fBF\fR\> or \<\fBO\fR\> :\fISelect_Sort_Field\fR
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These keys display a separate screen where you can change which field
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is used as the sort column.
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@@ -907,7 +905,7 @@
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when running \*(Me with column highlighting turned \*F.
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.TP 7
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-\ \ \'\fBR\fR\' :\fIReverse/Normal_Sort_Field_toggle\fR
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+\ \ \<\fBR\fR\> :\fIReverse/Normal_Sort_Field_toggle\fR
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Using this \*(CI you can alternate between high-to-low and low-to-high sorts.
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.PP
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@@ -984,7 +982,7 @@
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.\" ......................................................................
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.SS 4b. COMMANDS for Windows
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.TP 7
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-\ \ \'\fB-\fR\' and \'\fB_\fR\' :\fIShow/Hide_Window(s)_toggles\fR
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+\ \ \<\fB-\fR\> and \<\fB_\fR\> :\fIShow/Hide_Window(s)_toggles\fR
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The '-' key turns the \*(CW's \*(TD \*O and \*F.
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When \*O, that \*(TA will show a minimum of the columns header you've
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established with the 'f' and 'o' commands.
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@@ -998,7 +996,7 @@
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as the only display element.
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.TP 7
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-*\ \'\fB=\fR\' and \'\fB+\fR\' :\fIEqualize_(re-balance)_Window(s)\fR
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+*\ \<\fB=\fR\> and \<\fB+\fR\> :\fIEqualize_(re-balance)_Window(s)\fR
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The '=' key forces the \*(CW's \*(TD to be visible.
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It also reverses any 'i' (idle tasks) and 'n' (max tasks) commands that might
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be active.
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@@ -1009,7 +1007,7 @@
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except for the 'i' (idle tasks) and 'n' (max tasks) commands.
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.TP 7
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-*\ \'\fBA\fR\' :\fIAlternate_Display_Mode_toggle\fR
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+*\ \<\fBA\fR\> :\fIAlternate_Display_Mode_toggle\fR
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This command will switch between \*(FM and \*(AM.
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The first time you issue this command, all four \*(TDs will be shown.
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@@ -1017,7 +1015,7 @@
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chosen to make visible.
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.TP 7
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-*\ \'\fBa\fR\' and \'\fBw\fR\' :\fINext_Window_Forward/Backward\fR
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+*\ \<\fBa\fR\> and \<\fBw\fR\> :\fINext_Window_Forward/Backward\fR
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This will change the \*(CW, which in turn changes the window to which
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commands are directed.
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These keys act in a circular fashion so you can reach any desired \*(CW
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@@ -1028,7 +1026,7 @@
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the \*(TD is \*F and many commands will be restricted.
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.TP 7
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-*\ \'\fBG\fR\' :\fIChoose_Another_Window/Field_Group\fR
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+*\ \<\fBG\fR\> :\fIChoose_Another_Window/Field_Group\fR
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You will be prompted to enter a number between 1 and 4 designating the
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window/field group which should be made the \*(CW.
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@@ -1037,15 +1035,15 @@
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commands.
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.TP 7
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-\ \ \'\fBg\fR\' :\fIChange_Window/Field_Group_Name\fR
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+\ \ \<\fBg\fR\> :\fIChange_Window/Field_Group_Name\fR
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You will be prompted for a new name to be applied to the \*(CW.
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It does not require that the window name be visible
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(the 'l' toggle to be \*O).
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.IP "*" 3
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The \*(CIs shown with an \*(AS have use beyond \*(AM.
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- \'=', 'A', 'G' are always available
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- \'a', 'w' act the same when color mapping
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+ '=', 'A', 'G' are always available
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+ 'a', 'w' act the same when color mapping
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