TOPS-20 Commands Reference Manual

REMARK

Tells the system to regard the terminal input that follows as comment only.

Format

@REMARK (MODE)
Type remark.  End with CTRL/Z.

Characteristics

Ending Remarks

Until you give a CTRL/Z, the system merely displays what you type, instead of trying to interpret it as commands.

Hints

Useful During TALK or ADVISE Session

If you have already established contact with another user by a TALK or ADVISE command before giving REMARK, his terminal will also display what you type. Give the REMARK command before sending lengthy comments or demonstrating commands that you don't want to take effect.

Related Commands

ADVISE for sending commands to another user's job
TALK for sending comments to another user

Examples

  1. Give the REMARK command. 
    @REMARK
Type remark.  End with CTRL/Z.
  2. Receive a communication link from another user. Give the REMARK command to speak with him. Give a CTRL/Z afterwards to end the remarks. 
    LINK FROM P.SPECCINI, TTY 127
@;WHERE ARE THE NOTES FROM THE LAB DEMO THIS A.M.?
@REMARK
Type remark. End with CTRL/Z.
HI, PAUL.  THEY'RE IN THE LAB'S LIBRARY AREA.
THAT'S CHEM:<P-CHEM.20.NOTES>.  I DON'T KNOW
THE TITLE BUT LOOK AT THE DATES WITH A
TDIRECTORY COMMAND.  OKAY?
;YES, THANKS.  BYE
@BREAK
^Z