Synchronet v3.21e-Win32 (install) has been released (Mar-2026).

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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 Classic shell, press G from the Main prompt to enter the Text File Section.

How it works

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

You can use Ctrl-S / Ctrl-Q to pause/resume and Ctrl-C to abort a long display at any time.

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