====== Text File Section ======

The **Text File Section** gives you access to text files the sysop has made available for online reading — everything from BBS rules and policies to newsletters, ANSI art, and special-interest articles.

In the [[user:shell:classic|Classic shell]], press **''G''** from the Main prompt to enter the Text File Section.

===== How it works =====

  - A list of **text file areas** is displayed (areas are groups of related files — similar to message groups).
  - Select an area by number, or ''Q'' to return to the Main prompt.
  - A list of **files** in that area is displayed, each with a number.
  - Enter a file number to read it, or ''Q'' to return to the area list.

You can use [[user:ctrl_keys|Ctrl-S / Ctrl-Q]] to pause/resume and [[user:ctrl_keys|Ctrl-C]] to abort a long display at any time.

===== See Also =====

  * [[user:|User Documentation]]
  * [[user:shell:classic|Classic shell — Main prompt]]
  * [[user:ctrl_keys|Control-key commands]]

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