MS-DOS External Commands
The EDIT Command
Description:
Starts the MS-DOS Editor, which creates and changes ASCII files.
Command Syntax:
EDIT [[drive:][path]filename] [/B] [/G] [/H] [/NOHI]
Explanation of Syntax:
[drive:][path]filename specifies the ASCII file to edit.
[/B] allows use of a monochrome monitor with a color graphics card.
[/G] provides the fastest update of a CGA screen.
[/H] displays the maximum number of lines possible for your hardware.
[/NOHI] allows the use of a monitor without high-intensity support.
Command Use:
This command can be used at the command prompt and in batch files.
