More Command In Windows Server 2008
This article describes the More command in Windows Server 2008 operating system and syntax related with it.
Introduction
More command is used to display (but not modify) one screen of output at a time. It is used to view the information contained in a text file. Basic syntax for using More command is given below.
Syntax
<Command> | more [/c] [/p] [/s] [/t<N>] [+<N>]
more [[/c] [/p] [/s] [/t<N>] [+<N>]] < [<Drive>:][<Path>]<FileName>
more [/c] [/p] [/s] [/t<N>] [+<N>] [<Files>]
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Parameters
Parameter |
Description |
<Command> |
Any executable command whose output will be displayed. |
/c |
Clears screen before displaying page which makes text easier to read as the more command writes to the screen. |
/p |
Expands form-feed characters. |
/s |
Reduces multiple blank lines in to single line. |
/t<N> |
Expand tabs to n spaces. |
+<N> |
Displays the first file beginning at the line specified by N. |
[<Drive>:] [<Path>]<Filename> |
Location and name of a file to display. |
<Files> |
Defines a list of files to display. Separate file names with a space. |
Subcommands
Subcommand |
Description |
SPACEBAR |
Move forward to next page when spacebar is pressed. |
ENTER |
Displays the next line. |
f |
Moves forward K lines, or one full screen. |
q |
Exits the more command. |
= |
Show line number. |
p <N> |
Displays next N lines. |
s <N> |
Skip next N lines. |
Example
Type this command and press enter
OUTPUT:
Then press SPACEBAR or any other sub command for further processing.
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