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SET ARBCHAR - set arbitrary character(s) for targets

Syntax:
[SET] ARBchar ON|OFF [char1] [char2]

Description:
Set the character to use as an 'arbitrary character' in string targets. The first arbitrary character matches a group of zero or more characters, the second will match exactly one character.

All options can be specified as the current EQUIVCHAR to retain the existing value.

Compatibility:
XEDIT: Compatible.
Single arbitrary character not supported.
KEDIT: Compatible.
Arbitrary character not supported in CHANGE or SCHANGE commands.

Default:
Off $ ?

See Also:
SET EQUIVCHAR

Status:
Complete.


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Generated on: 15 Aug 2002

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