help Command

Edit online

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.