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TERMINAL function

In Windows, in graphical interfaces, TERMINAL returns WIN3. In Windows, in character interfaces, TERMINAL returns CO80, BW80, or MONO, depending on the monitor type. On UNIX, TERMINAL returns the value of the $TERM environment variable. In batch mode, TERMINAL returns a null string.

Note: Does not apply to SpeedScript programming.

Syntax

TERMINAL

Example

This one-line procedure displays the type of terminal you are using:

r-term.p

MESSAGE "You are currently using a" TERMINAL "terminal.".

See also

TERMINAL statement