help command

Use the help command to view help on various editor topics, such as commands and parameters.

 

Syntax

help [ topic ] 

 

Parameters

topic Use the topic parameter to specify the editor topic for which you want help.  If you do not specify a topic, general help on the editor is shown.  If topic includes parameters for an editor command, the editor displays help on the last parameter.

 

Status

The status parameter is not affected by this command.

 

Description

The help command displays help for various editor topics, such as commands and parameters.  If the topic is not recognized, the editor displays general help on the editor commands, actions, and parameters.

The help command is only available in those editor applications which implement help support.

 

Examples

help
help findText
help query sourceEncoding
help API
help samples
help seu
help CobolParser 

Related concepts
Editor commands, actions, and parameters

Related reference
Default editor commands