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DM COMMANDS

7.0;xc (copy) *DM*, revision 7.0, 83/08/18
XC (COPY) -- Copy text to paste buffer.
usage:  [range]xc [-r] [-f pathname | name]


FORMAT

  [range]XC [-R] [-F pathname | name]


  The  XC  command  copies  a  range of text from any pad into a paste buffer or
  system file.  The copied text remains undisturbed.

  By default, the  <COPY>  key  on  low-profile  keyboards  and  CTRL/C  on  880
  keyboards invoke the XC command using the default (unnamed) paste buffer.


ARGUMENTS

  range
  (required)         Specify range of text to be copied.  Define the range to be
                     copied as described in HELP DM RANGE.

                     Default if omitted:  copy from cursor to end of line

  name
  (optional)          Specify  paste  buffer name.  Text is written to the named
                     buffer.  If text is copied to a buffer that has  previously
                     been  used,  the new text overwrites the old.  You may have
                     up to 100 buffers open per log in session.

                     Default if omitted:  use unnamed buffer


OPTIONS

  -F pathname        Specify system file to receive copied text.  Not  valid  if
                     'name' argument is present.

  -R                 Specify copy for a rectangular portion of text.


RELATED TOPICS

  More information is available.  Type:

  - HELP XD
    for details about cutting text to a paste buffer.

  - HELP XP
    for details about pasting in buffered text.

  - HELP DM COMMANDS
    for a list of other pad editing commands.

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