Filename completion with the TC shell

To complete a file or directory name press the TAB key.

   ls -l on<TAB>line_help/

If the filename is not completed enter more characters until the filename can be uniquely identified.

Directories are shown by the trailing / character.

List possible names

To list all possible names of files type CTRL-D. (Press and hold down the CTRL key and type a D.

   ls co<CTRL-D>
   commands.xdh  concepts.xdh  conventions/ conver_man/
   ls co

Directories are shown by the trailing / character.

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