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10.0;ts (tab_set) *DM*, revision 1.0, 87/12/23
ts (tab_set)  set tab stops for all windows
usage:  ts [n1 [n2] ... [-r]]



DESCRIPTION
     The ts command sets the default tab stops for all windows.  You can also
     set tab stops from within a program, using a call to the system routine
     pad_$set_tabs; tab stops set under program control override those set by
     ts within windows belonging to the program.

     By default, tabs are initially set every five spaces.

     The DM command = displays the line and column numbers of the current
     cursor position.  This can be helpful when you are trying to set tab
     stops visually.

ARGUMENTS
     If you do not specify an  argument, ts sets a stop at every character on
     the line.

     n1 n2 ... (optional)
                   Specify tab stops.  The n values are integers representing
                   absolute character positions.  You must specify them in
                   increasing order.  Column numbers start with one.

                   Default if omitted:  see above


OPTIONS
     -r            Repeat the last interval.

NOTE
     There is a homonymous shell command: ts - display the module name and
     time stamp.  Type help ts for details about that command.

EXAMPLES
     ts 7 12 -r    Set tabs at columns 7 and 12, and every five spaces
                   thereafter.

SEE ALSO
     More information is available.  Type the following at an Aegis shell
     prompt:

     help th             For details about tabbing to the right

     help thl            For details about tabbing to the left

     help dm commands    For a topical index of DM commands

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