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Commands Reference, Volume 2
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fmt Command
Purpose
Formats mail messages prior to sending.
Syntax
/usr/bin/fmt [ -Width ] [ File ... ]
Description
The fmt command starts a text formatter that reads the concatenation of input
Files (or standard input if no Files are specified), then produces on standard
output a version of the input with the line lengths set to the value of -Width.
If no value is specified with the -Width flag, the default value of 72
characters is used. The spacing at the beginning of the input lines is preserved
in the output, as are blank lines and spacing between words.
The fmt command is generally used to format mail messages to improve their
appearance before they are sent. However, the fmt command may also be useful for
simple formatting tasks. For example, within visual mode of a text editing
program such as the vi editor, the command !}fmt formats a paragraph so that all
lines are set to the value specified with the -Width flag. If no value is
specified with the -Width flag, the default value of 72 characters is used.
Standard text editing programs are more appropriate than fmt for complex
formatting operations.
Note: Do not use the fmt command if the message contains embedded messages
or preformatted information from other files. This command formats the
heading information in embedded messages and may change the format of
preformatted information.
Flags
File Specifies the name of the file to be formatted.
-Width Specifies the line length. The default value for Width is 72 characters.
Examples
1. To format a message you have created with the mail editor, enter:
~| fmt
The ~| is entered at the left margin of the message. After you issue the ~|
fmt command, the message is formatted. The word (continue) is displayed to
indicate that you can enter more information or send the message.
2. To format a file and display the output on your screen, enter:
fmt file1
In this example, the file file1 is formatted and displayed on your screen.
Files
/usr/bin/fmt Contains the fmt command.
Related Information
The mail command, nroff command, vi command.
Editor Overview in AIX Version 4.3 INed Editor User's Guide.
Mail Overview in AIX Version 4.3 System User's Guide: Communications and
Networks.
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